Course - Specialization in personality psychology - PSY2108
PSY2108 - Specialization in personality psychology
About
New from the academic year 2024/2025
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Semester assignment
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester assignment | 100/100 |
Course content
This course constitutes a continuation and deepening of theoretical and empirical personality psychology, such as the etiology of personality, the most central personality theories, covariation with other psychological traits, and different levels of analysis of personality. In this course, the main focus is on normal variation in psychology. Development of the ability to reflect independently within a self-selected area is emphasized.
Learning outcome
Knowledge:
• The candidate has advanced theoretical, empirical and applied knowledge within personality psychology and can apply relevant research literature in a theoretical, empirical and practical context.
• The candidate has knowledge of the etiology of personality and its relationship with other psychological traits.
• The candidate can analyze personality variation from different levels of analysis, from evolution and genetics to psychodynamics and autobiographical aspects.
• The candidate has knowledge of how personality interact with other factors in inhibiting and promoting people's health, education, work participation and living conditions throughout the life course
Skills:
• The candidate can independently analyze and critically evaluate theories, methods and research results within personality psychology
• The candidate can analyze and apply knowledge from personality psychology in new areas within psychological research and practice
General competence:
• The candidate can use knowledge from personality psychology to contribute to idea generation and research
• The candidate can discuss and convey personality psychology knowledge (e.g. central theories, issues and discussions) to other professional groups, specialists and the general public
Learning methods and activities
Lectures
Further on evaluation
In case of a retake, the student must submit both the original assignment and a new one. Additionally, the student must attach a document describing the changes made in the new assignment.
Required previous knowledge
PSY1006 or PSY1016 or PSY1124 or PSY1504 or PSY1016 or PSYPRO4116 or PSYPRO4116 or PSYK4128 or equivalent .
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Intermediate course, level II
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2025
Language of instruction: Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
- Psychology
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Psychology
Examination
Examination arrangement: Semester assignment
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Spring ORD Semester assignment 100/100 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"