PSYC209

In this course, students are introduced to the major thinkers, concepts, and trends within the field of personality study. This is accomplished via an introduction to the ideas of selected major personality theorists from the history of western psychology. Emphasis will be placed upon understanding how these theorists view the development of personality and the implications of each theory's assumptions regarding human nature. Students are asked to grapple with such fundamental questions as: What is personality? What factors may influence the development of personality? How are various personality theories similar and different? How are individual personalities similar and different? (Prerequisite: PSYC-106.)