PSY3101

PSY 3101 - Introduction to Personality (3 Cr.)

Psychology (10986) TCLA - College of Liberal Arts

PSY 3101 - Introduction to Personality (3 Cr.)

Course description

Covers the major issues in personality psychology, including personality traits, their assessment, and their roots in genetic and environmental influences; personality development and the effects of personality on life outcomes; psychological and biological processes related to personality; and the importance of goals, roles, and narrative identity. Various contemporary and historical perspectives are considered, including psychodynamic, humanistic, behaviorist, and evolutionary approaches.

prereq: 1001

Minimum credits

3

Maximum credits

3

Is this course repeatable?

No

Grading basis

OPT - Student Option

Lecture

Typically offered term(s)

Every Fall & Spring