Theories of Personality – II

Paper Code: 
PSY 612
Credits: 
03
Contact Hours: 
45.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course helps the students to understand the diverse psychological theories to understand personality.

9.00
Unit I: 
Cognitive & Cognitive Behavioural Approaches:

Kelly and Beck

9.00
Unit II: 
Behavioural Approaches:

Dollard & Miller and Skinner

9.00
Unit III: 
Social Learning Approaches:

Bandura and Rotter

9.00
Unit IV: 
Personality Structure Approaches:

Murray and Eysenck

9.00
Unit V: 
Humanistic/ Existential Approaches:

Maslow and May

Essential Readings: 
  • Hall, C. S, Lindzey, G., & Campbell, J. B. (2004). Theories of Personality. New York: Wiley and Sons 
  • Anastasi, A (1997). Psychological Testing. New York: McMillan Co.
  • Engler, B. (2009). Personality Theories. USA: Wadsworth.
Academic Year: 
2019-20
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