Course - Introduction to Personality Psychology - PSY1128
Introduction to Personality Psychology
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About the course
Course content
This course discusses the concept of personality, and gives an introductory knowledge of the main theories, methods and research findings related to the main questions in personality psychology: 1) What is personality, 2) how do you measure personality, and 3) how can personality predict future behavior?
Learning outcome
Knowledge:The student has basic knowledge concerning the major personality theories, methods, and main research findings within personality psychology.
Skills:The student can comprehend and use key constructs domains in personality psychology.The student can describe, discuss, and compare different domains in personality within personality psychology.The student can define and use key concepts within each domain of personality psychology.The student can explain, compare, and discuss basic theories of personality psychology.
General competence:The student should be able to communicate scientific reasoning and exchange views with others with a background in personality psychology.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures 2 hours per week and studygroups.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Psychology (BPSY)
Psychology (ÅPSY)
Recommended previous knowledge
None
Required previous knowledge
None
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From |
|---|---|---|
| PSYPRO4116 | 7.5 sp | Autumn 2022 |
| PSYK4124 | 3.5 sp | Autumn 2022 |
| PSYK4128 | 7.5 sp | Autumn 2022 |
| PSY1006 | 7.5 sp | Autumn 2022 |
| PSY1016 | 7.5 sp | Autumn 2022 |
| PSY1508 | 7.5 sp | Autumn 2022 |
| PSY1124 | 3.5 sp | Autumn 2022 |
| PSY1504 | 3.5 sp | Autumn 2022 |
| PSY1507 | 7.5 sp | Autumn 2022 |
| PSY1016 | 15 sp | Autumn 2022 |
| PSY1508 | 15 sp | Autumn 2022 |
Subject areas
- Psychology