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About Study Course

Credit points / ECTS:4 / 6
Course supervisor:Inguna Griškevica, Ingūna Griškēviča
Study type:Part time, Full time
Course level:Bachelor
Target audience:Psychology
Language:Latvian
Branch of science:Psychology; Psychology of Personality

Objective

To develop the understanding of the historical development of personality theories and present situation, the diversity of theoretical approaches and the criteria for their evaluation, the personality structure, the factors shaping behaviour and development. To acquaint students with fundamental theories of personality psychology. To promote students' self-awareness of their personality.

Prerequisites

General Psychology. Developmental Psychology. History of Psychology.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge

Students understand general concepts of personality psychology and their relation to other branches, explain basic problems and facts analysed in personality psychology, know terminology, have an idea of basic theories and processes in personality psychology, critically evaluate personality theories in contemporary context.

Skills

Students use different terms of personality theories, compare theories, use cognitive and practical skills acquired in the course of personality psychology to carry out professional tasks.

Competence

Students have good knowledge of personality psychology theories; have some self-analysis skills. Students have the skills in structuring their learning and group activities.

Study course planning

Planning period:Year 2024, Autumn semester
Study programmeStudy semesterProgram levelStudy course categoryLecturersSchedule
Psychology, PSbN3Bachelor’sRequiredVents Sīlis, Ingūna Griškēviča, Elīna Akmane
Planning period:Year 2025, Spring semester
Study programmeStudy semesterProgram levelStudy course categoryLecturersSchedule
Psychology, PSb2Bachelor’sRequiredIngūna Griškēviča, Elīna Akmane