Psychology 220 - Theories of Personality

Spring
2016
01
4.00
William Davis
TTH 10:00AM-11:15AM
Mount Holyoke College
95113
Reese 316
wdavis@mtholyoke.edu
How do individuals differ and how are they the same? What factors shape the development of our personalities? This course will introduce students to some of the major psychological theories of and approaches to understanding personality. We will critically examine theory and research on traits, genetics, neuroscience, self and identity, intrapsychic perspectives, regulation and motivation, and cognition, integrating these views into a more complete understanding of personality.
Course limited to sophomores, juniors and seniors; Prereq: Psychology 100 or 110.
Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.