PSY 200 - Personality Theories

Institution:

Delaware County Community College

Subject:

Psychology

Description:

Emphasis in this course is on the understanding and application of basic concepts of psychodynamic, trait, behavioral, cognitive, and humanistic-existential perspectives to personal and interpersonal functioning. Biological influences on personality are also considered. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Detail the characteristics of psychodynamic theories; Describe the Five-Factor and other trait approaches to personality; Describe behavioral perspectives on personality; Identify the characteristics of cognitive theories of personality; Describe humanistic and existential personality views and the basics of positive psychology; Discuss the role of biological processes in personality development and expression; Explain how an eclectic blend of several major personality theories can be applied to common life situations and experiences.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

PSY 140

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.dccc.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 359-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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