2500 (v.6) Psychology 212 (Personality)

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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):	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     OR     1440 (v.4) Psychology 113 or any previous version AND     13020 (v.2) Psychology 124 or any previous version     OR     1441 (v.4) Psychology 114 or any previous version
Syllabus:	An introduction to the study of personality, beginning with an examination of some of the problems associated with measurement and theory construction. These issues are examined as they apply to representative personality theories, exemplifying the trait, phenomenological, behavioural and psychodynamic approaches. The series ends with a consideration of current issues.
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.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
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.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y