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Personality Theories (PSY 350)

Term: 2016-2017 Spring Term

Faculty

Dr. Tywana Chenault HembyShow MyInfo popup for Dr. Tywana Chenault Hemby
tcbranch@voorhees.edu
Office hours:
  • Fridays by Appointment Only
  • Sunday 8:00 AM to 12:55 PM
  • Tuesday 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • Thursday 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM to 12:55 PM
  • Saturday 8:00 AM to 12:55 PM
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    Description

    An overview of the major theoretical approaches to the study of personality and includes theorists of historical note as well as contemporary theorists. It is also a survey of major names, avenues or analyses, and concepts in the field of personality. This course further examines socialization factors and their influence on personality development in childhood and adolescence with regard to moral, sex-role, self- control, emotional, and social cognitive development. Major theories reviewed include psychoanalytic, cognitive, learning, psychosocial, sociocultural, dispositional, humanistic, and behavioral models. Prerequisite: PSY 230