Theories of Personality – II

Paper Code: 
PSY 612
Credits: 
3
Contact Hours: 
45.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

 

Course Objectives (COs):

This course will enable the students to –

 

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

Course Outcomes (COs):

Course

Learning Outcomes

(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Paper Code

Paper Title

 

 

 

 

 

 

PSY 612

 

 

 

 

 

 

Theories of Personality- II

The students will be able to –

CO110: Demonstrate knowledge of major theories, concepts, perspectives, empirical findings, methods, and techniques used in personality psychology.

CO111: Apply knowledge of major theories, concepts, perspectives, and empirical findings in personality psychology to explain behaviour.

CO112: Integrate different perspectives discussed in class to identify individual differences.

CO113: Critically dissect, integrate, and apply scientific literature of personality theories.

Approach in teaching:

Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Tutorials, Reading assignments, Demonstration, Team teaching

Learning activities for the students:

Self-learning assignments, Effective questions, Simulation, Seminar presentation, Giving tasks, Field practical

Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Solving problems in tutorials, Assignments, Presentation, Individual and group projects

 

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: 
2020-21
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