Course: Introduction to Personality Psychology

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Course title Introduction to Personality Psychology
Course code PCH/UUPO
Organizational form of instruction Lesson
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 1
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course unspecified
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Cakirpaloglu Panajotis, prof. PhDr. DrSc.
Course content
Assumptions of personality psychology Course personality psychology (structure, dynamics, development) Research strategy disciplines (nomotetický vs idiografický access) Sources formation and development of personality. Temperament, character, physique. Dominant psychological schools and concepts in the study of personality: Psychoanalytic concepts Traits (psychometric) approach Humanistic existentialist approach Socio-cognitive approach The term I Personality dispositions, values, attitudes, prejudices Motives and motivation Frustration Personality disorders, psychotherapy.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming)
  • Preparation for the Exam - 25 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
To introduce the students to the problems of personality psychology. Analysis of the basic concepts of personality psychology (dynamics, structure, temperament, motivation, theoretical orientations, etc.)
The course focuses on the ability of understanding and evaluation of personality characteristics and expressions. Assesses the specific methods and procedures for the investigation of personality. Explains the various aspects of personality, its origins and development. Formulates conclusions.
Prerequisites
General Psychology, History of Psychology, Cultural Anthropology

Assessment methods and criteria
Mark, Systematic Observation of Student

Regular attendance at lectures
Recommended literature
  • Balcar, K. (1983). Úvod do studia psychologie osobnosti. Praha.
  • Cakirpaloglu. (2012). Úvod do psychologie osobnosti. Praha.
  • Drapela, V. (1997). Přehled teorií osobnosti. Praha.
  • Nakonečný, M. (1995). Psychologie osobnosti. Praha.


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