Personality Development

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Three lecture. Survey and comparison of different personality theories, including the dynamics that underlie personality development, assessment, and research. Students will be able to: compare and contrast major theories in personality, including their basic concepts and principles, views of personality development, and assessment techniques; evaluate these major theories according to standard criteria for assessing scientific theories; discuss the meaning of a personality construct; synthesize information from various sources and theories in order to develop their own view of personality. Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 . General Education: Social and Behavioral Sciences