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2701 (v.4) Psychology 210 (Personality)


 

Area:

School of Psychology

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

3.0

Lecture:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Tutorial:

1 x 2 Hours Fortnightly

Prerequisite(s):

1441 (v.4) Psychology 114 or any previous version
AND
1916 (v.6) Research Methods 111 or any previous version
AND
1917 (v.6) Research Methods 112 or any previous version
AND
13019 (v.2) Psychology 123 or any previous version
AND
13020 (v.2) Psychology 124 or any previous version

Co Requisite(s):

8512 (v.5) Research Methods 225 or any previous version

Syllabus:

An introduction to the study of personality, beginning with an examination of some of the problems associated with measurement. Examination of issues as they apply to representative personality theories, exemplifying the trait, biological, humanistic, social-cognitive, behavioural and psychodynamic approaches.
 

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit students will have the - Ability to apply the above five approaches to explaining a given behaviour. Ability to identify the basic assumptions underpinning each of the approaches. Ability to compare and contrast the assessment techniques used in each of the approaches. Ability to discuss the therapeutic techniques salient to each of the approaches. Ability to discuss current research occurring within each of the approaches.

Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases.

Unit References:

Brebner J., Donaldson J., Kirby N. and Ward L., (1995), Relationships Between Happiness and Personality - Personality and Individual Differences, 19, 251-258. Button E., (1985), Techniques for Exploring Constructs. In Button E., (Ed.), Personal ConstructTheory and Mental Health (pp 31-56) London, Croom Helm. Hoffman L.W., (1991), The Influence of the Family Environment on Personality - Accounting for Sibling Differences, Psychological Bulletin, 110, 187-203. (Or recommended alternatives).

Unit Texts:

Burger J.M., (2000), Personality, 5th ed., Belmont, Wadsworth. Or recommended alternatives.
 

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Workbooks (2) 60%. Final Examination 40%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Field of Education:

 90701 Psychology

HECS Band (if applicable):

1  

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

 Essential  

Result Type:

 Grade/Mark


Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 2Y  

Area
External
refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research.
Central
External
refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area

 
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