The term personality refers to the typical way an individual thinks, feels and acts in a variety of situations. Personality psychology takes as its focus individual persons and seeks to describe and explain their behaviour as individuals. This course provides an overview of theory and research in the assessment and study of human personality. Some of the theories and topics that will be covered include: classical test theory and psychometric principles; the assessment of individual differences and abilities; personality traits; and class and contemporary theories of personality, including psychoanalytic, experiential, interpersonal and cognitive behavioural theories. Procedures appropriate for conducting research in personality psychology and assessing individual differences will be introduced through practical work in laboratory classes.

Tutorial Quizzes (10%), Mid-semester examination (45%), Final examination (45%)

PSYC1001 or (PSYC1003 and PSYC1004), and PSYC2009

with PSYC2004, PSYC3021, PSYC3001 (Previously offered courses).