PSY 2771 - Psychology of Personality

Credits: 3(3-0)

Formerly PSY 265 Examines the structure, function, and development of personality. Investigates the major contemporary theories of personality. Covers psychodynamic, behavioral, cognitive-social learning, humanistic, trait, and, optionally, neurobiological, existential, and/or Eastern perspectives. The underlying assumptions and research support for these theories will be appraised. Enables the student to gain an appreciation of the value of alternative theoretical approaches to this subfield of psychology. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-SS3 category. Prerequisite(s): PSY 1001 or PSY 1002 or instructor permission.