HPS307 - Personality

Unit details

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Enrolment modes:(B, X)
Credit point(s):1
EFTSL value: 0.125
Unit chair:

B Richardson (B)

Trimester 3 2012: J Macdonald (B)

Prerequisite:HPS111 and HPS121
Incompatible with: HPS791
Contact hours: 3 hours per week (1 x 2 hour lecture, 1 x 2 hour practical bi-weekly)

Note:

Online teaching methods require internet access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications.

Content

This unit provides students with an opportunity to explore a range of theoretical frameworks which are used in the study of personality. It will provide students with a sound knowledge of the nature of personality theories, and the major themes, assumptions and issues involved in this area. Students will analyse the psychoanalytic, learning, phenomenological, dispositional and cognitive approaches, in order to assess their practical usefulness and scientific status.

Assessment

Examination (2 hours) 50%, lab report (2000 words) 40%, case study analysis (2 pages) 10%

Unit Fee Information

Student Contribution Rate*Student Contribution Rate**Student Contribution Rate***Fee rate - Domestic Students Fee rate - International students
$706$706$706$2542$2714

* Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2010
** Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2009
*** Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2008
Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.