Personality Psychology

PSY-2504-01-DL

Sullivan County Community College

  • Semester
    Spring 2026
  • Instructor
    Janine Boland
  • Start Date
    01-21-2026
  • Total Credits
    3
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    845-434-5750 x4302

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Catalog Course Description

This course provides an examination of major perspectives in personality psychology, including psychodynamic, phenomenological, biological and trait, behavioral, social-cognitive, and interpersonal-sociocultural. Each perspective includes a review of the structure, processes, and development of personality, the methods of inquiry and evidence used in that perspective, and a critical analysis of that perspective. Pre-requisite: PSY 1500 General Psychology.

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Define distinctive features of each of the major perspectives in personality theory.
2. Explain the scientific approach and empirical support for each theory’s contentions about personality.
3. Apply theoretical explanations and analysis from each perspective to specific examples and case studies.
4. Identify the strengths and weaknesses of each perspective.

Attributes

Liberal Arts

General Education Area(s): Social Sciences
Course Area: Psychology
Level: Lower Level Undergraduate
Dates: 01-21-2026 - 05-15-2026
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Instructor: Janine Boland
Local Course ID: 26SP_SUL_ PSY_2504_01
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