PSYCH 341

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Personality

Psychology College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences

Course Description

Individual patterns of behavior, thought, and emotion; personality theories and their associated strategies of research, assessments, and personality change.

When Taught

Fall and Winter

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3

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3

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3

Fixed

0

Note

Contains content featured in the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). Offered by BYU Independent Study; enroll anytime throughout the year; one year to complete; additional tuition required; register at is.byu.edu.

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1. Identify and distinguish personality theories

Learning Outcome

Students will identify and distinguish the major personality theories of psychology. Measurement: Multiple choice/Short essay.

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2. Contemporary research and applications

Learning Outcome

Students will identify and give examples of contemporary research or applications of these theories. Measurement: Multiple choice/Short essay.

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3. Theoretical assumptions

Learning Outcome

Students will identify the theoretical assumptions that underlie these personality theories. Measurement: Multiple choice.

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4. Practical and religious implications

Learning Outcome

Students will articulate some of the practical and religious implications of these theories. Measurement: Essay assignments.