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