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PSYPRO4416

Applied and Clinical Personality Psychology

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This course is no longer taught and is only available for examination.

Credits 7.5
Level Intermediate course, level II
Course start Spring
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction Norwegian
Location Trondheim
Examination arrangement Home examination

About

About the course

Course content

The aim of the topic is to: Give students advanced knowledge of the most important theories of personality with an emphasis on applied usefulness in clinical practice.

The course based on applied and clinical knowledge obtained in the courses personality psychology 1 and 2 and covers the applied and clinical meaning of personality psychology. Syllabus and lectures covers main theories within the topic and their clinical application (personality trait theories, psychodynamic-, cognitive- and humanistic/existential theories). Different concepts and empirical data from personality psychology will be discussed, emphasizing the application of this knowledge in clinical practice. The border between normal functioning and pathology will be fronted. Practical application of different tests, are compulsory activity. The development of independent reflection within topic is also emphasized.

Learning outcome

Knowledge:

  • The student has thorough knowledge about application and clinical understanding of personality psychology, with an emphasis on personality trait-, psychodynamic-, cognitive- and humanistic/existential theories.
  • The student has thorough knowledge about the border between normal functioning and pathology.

Skills:

  • The student can apply and interpret personality tests in a clinical context.

General competence:

  • The student has developed independent reflection.
  • The student is able to communicate and discuss main theories, problems and the relevance of personality psychology in connection with clinical problems.

Learning methods and activities

Lecture and seminars. One week exam from at home.Practical use of different personality tests are mandatory activity.1. MMPI 2 Training - 100% Attendance2. NEO-PI-R Training - 100% Attendance3. PAI Training - 100% Attendance.

Compulsory assignments

  • MMPI 2 Training
  • NEO-PI-R Training
  • PAI Training

Further on evaluation

Previously approved mandatory assignments are approved for repeat of exam.

Specific conditions

Required previous knowledge

PSYPRO4116 Personality Psychology 1 or the equivalent.

Course materials

To be announced when semester starts.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From
PSYPRO4050 7.5 sp Autumn 2011
PSYPRO4419 7.5 sp Autumn 2014
PSYK4418 7.5 sp Autumn 2023
PSYK4428 7.5 sp Autumn 2024
This course has academic overlap with the courses in the table above. If you take overlapping courses, you will receive a credit reduction in the course where you have the lowest grade. If the grades are the same, the reduction will be applied to the course completed most recently.

Subject areas

  • Psychology

Contact information

Course coordinator

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Psychology