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PSY405 ||| Personality Psychology

PSY405 – Personality Psychology explores human personality development, traits, theories, and assessments. Students learn to analyze individual differences and understand the factors shaping personality.

Course Introduction

Personality Psychology focuses on the study of personality theories, assessment methods, and applications. The course covers trait, psychoanalytic, humanistic, and social-cognitive perspectives on personality.

Course Learning Objectives

• Understand major theories of personality
• Analyze personality traits and behaviors
• Learn methods for assessing personality
• Examine biological, social, and psychological influences on personality
• Apply personality concepts in real-life contexts

Major Topics / Syllabus

• Introduction to Personality Psychology
• Psychoanalytic Approaches (Freud, Jung, Adler)
• Trait Theories (Allport, Cattell, Big Five)
• Humanistic Theories (Maslow, Rogers)
• Social-Cognitive Approaches (Bandura, Rotter)
• Personality Assessment and Measurement
• Biological and Genetic Influences
• Personality Development Across Lifespan
• Culture, Environment, and Personality
• Applications in Clinical and Organizational Settings

Practical Focus

• Administering and interpreting personality assessments
• Analyzing case studies of different personalities
• Comparing theoretical approaches in practical scenarios
• Observing and evaluating personality in social contexts
• Applying theories in counseling and organizational settings

Practice Areas

• MCQs on personality theories and assessment methods
• Short questions on traits, development, and influences
• Long questions analyzing real-life personality cases
• Assignments on theoretical comparisons and personality evaluation

Exam Preparation Tips

• Review major personality theories and theorists
• Understand assessment tools and their interpretation
• Practice MCQs and short-answer questions
• Analyze personality case studies for long questions
• Revise key concepts of personality development and applications

PSY405 Personality Psychology MCQs

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PSY405 Short & Long Questions

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Assignment Questions

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