Unit details
HPS791 - Personality
| Offered at: | (B, X) |
|---|---|
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| Offerings: | Trimester 1 (B, X), Trimester 3 (X) (2011-2012) |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit chair: | B Richardson (B) Trimester 3 2011-12 B Wilkie (B) |
| Incompatible with: | HPS307 |
| Contact hours: | 3 hours per week (1 x 2 hour lecture, 1 x 2 hour practical) |
| 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 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%, essay (2000 words) 50%
Prescribed texts
Pervin, LA, Cervone D & John, OP 2005, Personality: Theory and Research, 9th edn, Wiley, New York.
Unit Fee Information
| Student Contribution Rate* | Student Contribution Rate** | Student Contribution Rate*** | Fee rate - Domestic Students | Fee rate - International students |
| $680 | $680 | $680 | $2449 | $2672 |
* 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
**** Fee rate for students who commenced studies from 2005
***** Fee rate for students who commenced studies from 2006
Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.
