Theories of Personality

Wes Morgan, Ph.D.

303-B Austin Peay
Phone: 974-7167
E-mail: wesmorgan@utk.edu

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Fall 2006

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Required Texts:

          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.

Image of Odlaw



Class Announcements

Announcements by the instructor will appear in this space as needed. Please check back often.





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 Study
PC&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 Behavior
PC&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 Image of Odlaw
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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Last revision: 2 July 2003