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Psychology of Personality

PSYCH X176

42047
Delivery Options Online
When we say that someone acts a certain way because of their personality, what does that mean? Personality psychology, in contrast to abnormal and clinical psychology, is the study of normal and exceptional personalities, their assessment and development, and the processes that define them. Personality psychologists have been influenced by the “grand” theories of personality that tend to have more historical significance than relevance for current personality theories and research. Although Freud, the father of psychoanalysis, may be the best-known personality psychologist, the psychoanalytic approach is only one of several approaches to personality that exist today. Contemporary personality theories are more specific but still fall under broad paradigms or approaches, including the trait approach, the biological approach, the humanistic approach, the cognitive approach and the behavioral/social learning approach. Gain an in-depth understanding of personality psychology for greater insight into yourself and other people in your life and as a foundation for further study in psychology or related professions.

Course Outline

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Course Objectives

  • Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of each of the major theoretical approaches to personality (psychoanalytic, trait, biological, humanistic, cognitive and behavioral/social learning)
  • Name historical figures associated with each theoretical approach and explain why they were influential
  • Apply these theoretical approaches to case studies and real life
  • Understand contemporary approaches to assessing and researching personality

What You Learn

  • Introduction to the study of personality psychology
  • Psychoanalytic approach
  • Trait and biological approaches
  • Humanistic and cognitive approaches
  • Behavioral/social learning approach

How You Will Learn

  • Discussion forums
  • Videos and websites
  • Theory quizzes
  • Online reading assignments
  • Module papers
  • Proctored final exam
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Sections

Section 048

Wait List

Jan 28, 2021 to Apr 21, 2021 Online

Course Fee(s)

Course Fee credit (3 units)

$785.00


Type Online, Fixed Date

Enroll in this course by its start date and complete it by its specified end date. There are no live sessions, but plenty of opportunities to collaborate with your classmates and instructor.

Dates

Jan 28, 2021 to Apr 21, 2021

Delivery Options

Online

Available for Credit

3 semester units

Instructors

  • Christopher Gade

Section Notes

Drop deadline: 6 days after start date.

This is a fixed-date class with asynchronous, online instruction. 

Students will receive access to their online section within the Canvas Learning Management System on the scheduled start date. There are weekly deadlines for assignments, and students will complete assignments within the specific dates posted in their online class.

New to online learning? How to login and access online courses.

Canvas Student Guide for online learning.

Extension's enrollment policies.

Section Materials

  • Textbook (Mandatory) Personality: Theory and Research by Cervone, D. & Pervin, L. A. © 2018 Wiley 14th edition ISBN 978-1-119-49206-1

Section 047

Feb 03, 2021 to May 12, 2021 Live Online

Course Fee(s)

Fee credit (3 units)

$785.00


Type Live Online

Access classroom-style interactive learning from anywhere in the world! Attend scheduled online sessions with your instructor and classmates in addition to completing your coursework.

Live Online format allows you to take classes from anywhere with an internet connection. Classroom sections will be taught in this format through Spring 2021. Learn more about this format.

Beginning August 15, 2020, you must have a Zoom account to participate.

Many schools are now accepting transfer credit for online coursework, including health and sciences programs. Check with your institution before enrolling.

Days

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Time

6:30PM to 9:30PM Pacific Time

Dates

Feb 03, 2021 to May 12, 2021

Schedule and Location

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Instructional Hours

45.0

Delivery Options

Online

Available for Credit

3 semester units

Instructors

  • Dr. Christina Villarreal

Section Materials

  • (Mandatory) Personality by Jerry M. Burger Cengage Learning 10th edition ISBN ISBN-13: 978-1337559010

This course applies to the following programs:

Post-Baccalaureate Program for Counseling and Psychology Professions

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Required Courses

  • Counseling and Psychotherapy as a Career Option
  • Introduction to Developmental Psychology
  • Psychology of Personality
  • Research Methods in Psychology
  • Abnormal Psychology
  • Seminar on the Graduate Application Process

Courses of Related Interest

  • Adolescent Psychology
  • Biological Psychology
  • Cognitive Psychology
  • Emerging Adulthood
  • Health Psychology
  • Positive Psychology
  • Psychology of Communication
  • Social Psychology

Learn More About this Program

Notes

Departmental contact: extension-counspsych@berkeley.edu
Classroom sections: ?(510) 643-3883?
Online sections: ?(510) 642-6362
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Christopher Gade

Christopher Gade, Ph.D., currently teaches at UC Berkeley, Berkeley City College and Cal State East Bay. His courses include general psychology, social psychology, psychology of personality, stress and coping, developmental psychology, cognitive psychology, research methods and statistics, and the psychology of learning.

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Dr. Christina Villarreal

Christina Villarreal, Ph.D., maintains a private practice in personal and executive coaching and forensic assessment and consultation in the San Francisco Bay Area. She has taught and supervised doctoral students in psychology at Argosy University and The Wright Institute, and has published widely in newsprint, magazines, television news, scientific journals and social media/blogs. Read our instructor spotlight on Villarreal.

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