Psychology 220 - Theories of Personality

Theories of Personality

Spring
2022
01
4.00
Danielle Godon-Decoteau

TTH 10:00AM-11:15AM

Mount Holyoke College
116674
Reese 316
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.

Prereq: A 100-level course in Psychology or AP Psychology.

Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.