PSYC 370

Students are introduced to the central theories of personality and evaluate current developments regarding its conceptualization and measurement. Personality is examined from various theoretical perspectives including psychoanalysis, neo-analysis, psychosocial needs and motives, and cognitive. Biological and behavioural genetics are also explored. Current research on traits and the structure of personality are examined. Students will apply personality theory and research findings to the study of human lives. -- Prerequisite -- PSYC 101, PSYC 102, and one of the following: CRIM 220, KIN 301, PSYC 202, or SOC 255/MACS 255 (formerly offered as ANTH 255). -- Corequisite -- None. -- Pre or Corequisite -- None.