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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 .

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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  7.5 SP
Study level: Intermediate course, level II

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  SPRING 2025

Language of instruction: Norwegian

Location: Trondheim

Subject area(s)
  • Psychology
Contact information
Course coordinator:

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
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.
Examination

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