GPSY 530Adv Theories of Personality

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The purpose of this course is to present and critically examine theories and research related to concepts of personality. This will include, but not be limited to, consideration of evolutionary and biological contributions to theories of personality, as well as exploration of trait, psychoanalytic, cognitive-behavioral, and humanistic theories. Cultural effects on the development of personality, and cross-cultural perspectives will also be examined. Although the course will be weighted toward critical examination and empirical support of personality theory, consideration will also be given to the place of different theories of personality within the history of the field of psychology and similarities and differences between different schools of thought regarding personality.