Psychology 220 - Theories of Personality
Spring
2019
01
4.00
Danielle Godon-Decoteau
TTH 08:30AM-09:45AM
Mount Holyoke College
106699
Reese 302
dgodon@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: A 100-level course in Psychology or AP Psychology.
Professor Godon-Decoteau will be unavailable to post permissions during pre-registration. Please reach out to Janet Crosby (jcrosby@mtholyoke.edu) in the Psychology department if you are seeking permission to register.