SUMMER 1997 (Evening)

Required Texts:

          Pervin, L. A., & John, O. P. (1996). Personality: Theory and Research (7th. ed.). New York: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

          Ryckman, R. M. (1996). Theories of Personality (6th. ed.). Pacific Grove, CA: Brooks/Cole Publishing Co.

Course Objectives

This course will familiarize the student with eight different theories of personality representing four different apporaches or paradigms. Assessment techniques, methods of behavioral change (psychotherapy) and representative research issues associated with each theory will also be studied. The student should be able to compare and contrast these various theories, related techniques, and issues in an informed manner by the conclusion of the course.

Office Hours

Regular office hours are by appointment on Monday mornings from 9:30 to 11:00 AM Appointments with the instructor may be made at other times as well.

Exams

Exams will cover the textbook readings and class lectures and discussions. They will consist of both short discussion questions and short answer questions (Fill-in and/or multiple choice). Discussion questions may be cumulative (thus the increased weight of the final exam).

Make-up exams will be given only for excused absences and will be administered on Thursday, July 10.

Quizzes

Five very short unannounced quizzes over the assigned readings will make up 10 percent of the course grade.