Personality Theories (VPUPK_091)
About Study Course
Objective
To provide basic knowledge of personality theories and to develop an understanding of classical and modern personality theories. To develop an understanding of the course of the historical development of personality theories and the current situation, the versatility of theoretical strategies and their evaluation criteria. To enrich students' knowledge of personality psychology and development, regularities of personality development at different ages, to develop the ability to recognize and make observations in accordance with development criteria.
Prerequisites
Not required.
Learning outcomes
Analyzes and compares theories of personality and developmental psychology, explains the basic problems and facts analyzed in personality and developmental psychology, describes development processes using professional terminology, describes the main theories and processes in personality development.
Explains the most important concepts of personality, stages of personality development and factors influencing the development and formation of personality; is able to critically evaluate theories of personality, their scientific validity, practical usefulness and limits of application.
Is able to analyze a description of a particular behavior using different personality approaches; uses the acquired knowledge and skills for a deeper analysis of specific cases.
Study course planning
Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
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Medicine, SSNMFz | 2 | Master’s | Limited choice |
Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
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Medicine, SSNMF | 2 | Master’s | Limited choice | ||
Medicine, MF | 2 | Master’s | Limited choice | ||
Nutrition, RFU | 6 | Bachelor’s | Limited choice |