PSY 317 - Theories of Personality

Units: 3
Three hours lecture per week
Prerequisite: PSY 100
This course considers the major theoretical, application, research, and assessment issues in the study of personality. Emphasis will be placed on the theoretical aspects of personality and the different ways in which these theories are validated. The course will also explore some of the more commonly used personality assessment measures, cultural influences on personality theory, as well as at least one non-Western theory of personality. Formerly known as PSY 217, changed February 2009.
Graded: Student Option - Graded or Credit/No Credit