SUMMER 2004

          Pervin, L. A., & John, O. P. (2001). Personality: Theory and Research (8th. ed.). New York: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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 Thursday mornings from 8:00 to 9:30 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 Thursday, July 1, at 3:00 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.

• Paper 1
• Paper 2

Extra Credit

• Additional Theories Project

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 191 Hoskins Library 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.

DATE	TOPIC	READING
June 1 Tu	Introduction, Overview and Maddi's Outline
June 2 W	Sigmund Freud Psychoanalytic Theory	Pervin & John: Chapt. 1
June 3 Th	Video: "Young Dr. Freud" Part 1 Little Hans SPAM	Pervin & John: Chapt. 3
June 4 F	Projective Testing ( TAT and Ink Blots ) Psychoanalysis	Freud Reading: "Mistakes in speech"
June 7 M	Carl Jung Analytical Psychology	Pervin & John: Chapt. 4 Jung Reading: "Psychological types"
June 8 Tu	Carl Rogers Person Centered Theory	Pervin & John: Chapt. 5 Rogers Reading: Orginization of personality
June 9 W	"Dr. Carl Rogers, Pt. 1" [BF121.D66] Q-Sort Technique Truax Study	Pervin & John: Chapt. 6
June 10 Th	George Kelly Theory of Personal Constructs	Pervin & John: Chapt. 11
June 11 F	Rep Test Fixed-role Therapy	Pervin & John: Chapt. 12 Kelly Reading: Man's construction of his alternatives
June 14 M	Review Paper 1 Due (10 percent)
June 15 Tu	Midterm Exam (30 percent)
June 16 W	Gordon Allport Trait Theory	Pervin & John: Chapt. 7
June 17 Th	"Dr. Gordon Allport, Pt. 2" [BF121.D56] Dispositional Assumptions	Allport Reading: Concepts of trait and personality
June 18 F	Kitty Genovese Altruism Studies
June 21 M	Factor Analytic Method Raymond Cattell	Pervin & John: Chapt. 8
June 22 Tu	Hans Eysenck The "Big Five"	Factor Analysis Reading: Structure of phenotypic personality traits
June 23 W	B. F. Skinner Functional Analysis of Behavior	Pervin & John: Chapt. 10
June 24 Th	"B. F. Skinner, Ph.D." [BF2.B44] Superstition Punishment	Skinner Reading: Superstition in the pigeon
June 25 F	Behavioral Assessment and Modification Extra Credit Due
June 28 M	Albert Bandura & Walter Mischel Cognitive-Social Learning Theory	Pervin & John: Chapt. 13
June 29 Tu	Delay of Reinforcement Paper 2 Due	Bandura Reading: Transmission of aggression
June 30 W	Cognitive Behavior Modification	Pervin & John: Chapt. 14
July 1 Th	Comparison of Theories of Personality/Review	Pervin & John: Chapt. 16
July 2 F	Final Exam 9:45 -- 11:15 AM (40 percent)