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2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

PY 4570 - Personality Theory and Research


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What explains variation in the ways people think, feel, and act in relation to self, others, and the world? How are these variations associated with mental and physical health, relationship dynamics and outcomes, work productivity and satisfaction, and other important life experiences? In this course students will explore theory and empirical research addressing these and other central questions in the area of personality psychology. Examination and evaluation of the biological, evolutionary, trait, psychodynamic, behavioral, humanistic-existential, and cognitive approaches to personality will be a central focus of this course. PY 4570 is a writing-intensive course designed for advanced students.

Prerequisite: PY 1000  or PY 1100  and sophomore standing.