Wes Morgan, Ph.D.
303-B Austin Peay
Phone: 974-7167
E-mail: wesmorgan@utk.edu
          Pervin, Lawrence A., Cervone, Daniel, & John, Oliver P. (2005). Personality: Theory and Research (9th. ed.). Somerset, NJ: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
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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 Tuesday mornings from 9:30 to 11:30 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
(Word Associate 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 Friday, December 8, at 5:00 PM.
Quizzes
Five very short unannounced quizzes over the assigned readings will make up 10 percent of the course grade.
Papers
You are to complete the following two papers for 10 percent each of the course
grade. All papers are due at class time. No exceptions.
Extra Credit
You may complete additional projects for extra credit (not to exceed one-half
letter grade). All extra credit projects are due on Friday,
December XX, at class time. No exceptions.
Inclement Weather Policy
The instructor has a very good record of meeting his classes
despite adverse weather conditions. Please plan to attend
if the University is open. Check the UTK Inclement
Weather Page for official announcements and
University policy concerning class
cancellations.
Accommodations and Adaptations
If you need course adaptations or accommodations because
of a documented disability or if you have emergency information to share,
please contact the Office of Disability Services at 2227 Dunford Hall or
974-6087. This will ensure that you are properly registered for services.
Odlaw
This is Odlaw (Waldo spelled backwards). He will change
locations throughout the semester, and if you find him
(he will usually be smaller than this) and
click the mouse pointer on him he will reveal a question to
be used on an upcoming quiz or exam.
Class Announcements
Announcements by the instructor will appear in this space as
needed. Please check back often.
Additional Features:
Additional features of this course website, including a discussion board, gradebook
where you can check your grades, and a calendar can be found at "Online@UT." You will need your NetID (username)
and password to access these features.
Wesley G. Morgan, Ph.D.
Class Schedule and Readings
DATE
TOPIC
READING
August 24
Th
Introduction, Overview and
Maddi's Outline
PC&J: Chapt. 1
August 29
Tu
Sigmund
Freud
Psychoanalytic Theory PC&J: Chapt. 3
August 31
Th Video:
"Young Dr. Freud" Part 1
Little
Hans
SPAM PC&J: Chapt. 4
Sept. 5
Tu
Projective Testing ( TAT
and Ink Blots )
Psychoanalysis
Freud Reading: "Creative Writers and Day-Dreaming"
Sept. 7
Th Carl Jung
Analytical Psychology Jung Reading:
"Psychological types"
Sept. 12
Tu
Review
 
Sept. 14
Th
Exam 1
 
Sept. 19
Tu
Carl
Rogers
Person Centered Theory
PC&J: Chapt. 5
Sept. 21
Th
"Dr. Carl Rogers, Pt. 1" [BF121.D66]
Q-Sort Technique
Truax StudyPC&J: Chapt. 6
Sept. 26
Tu
George
Kelly
Theory of Personal Constructs
PC&J: Chapt. 11
Sept. 28
Th Rep Test
Fixed-role Therapy 
Oct. 3
Tu
Review
Paper 1
Due (10 percent)
 
Oct. 5
Th
Exam 2
(30 percent) 
Oct. 10
Tu
Gordon
Allport
Trait Theory PC&J: Chapt. 7
Oct. 12
Th
Fall Break
 
Oct. 17
Tu
"Dr. Gordon Allport, Pt. 2" [BF121.D56]
Dispositional
Assumptions Meet in Hodges Library, Rm. 251
Oct. 19
Th
Kitty Genovese
Altruism
Studies  
Oct. 24
Tu
Factor Analytic
Method
Hans Eysenck
 
Oct. 26
Th
Raymond Cattell
The
"Big Five"PC&J: Chapt. 8
October 31
Tu
Review
 
Nov. 2
Th
Exam 3
 
Nov. 7
Tu
B. F.
Skinner
Functional Analysis of BehaviorPC&J: Chapt. 10
Nov. 9
Th
"B. F. Skinner, Ph.D." [BF2.B44]
Superstition
Punishment Skinner Reading:
Superstition in the pigeon
Meet in Hodges Library, Rm. 251
Nov. 14
Tu
Behavioral Assessment and Modification
 
Nov. 16
Th
Albert
Bandura & Walter
Mischel
Cognitive-Social Learning Theory
Extra Credit Due
PC&J: Chapt. 12
Nov. 21
Tu Delay of Reinforcement
Paper 2 Due Bandura
Reading: Transmission of aggression
Nov. 23
Th
Thanksgiving Break (no
class)
 
Nov. 28
Tu
Cognitive Behavior Modification
PC&J: Chapt. 13
Nov. 30
Th
Comparison of Theories of Personality
PC&J: Chapt. 15
Dec. 5
Tu
Review
 
Dec. 14
Th
Final Exam
(40 percent) 
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