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ISMAT 11643

Personality Psychology

Psychology (ISMAT)
  • ApresentaçãoPresentation
    The central objective of this course unit is to provide students with an in-depth understanding of the personality construct, enabling them to recognize its importance in describing, explaining, and understanding psychological functioning and in predicting behavior. It also aims to provide knowledge about personality assessment techniques.
  • ProgramaProgramme
    S1. Personality: Definition and historical evolution of the concept. Units of Personality Traits, types, motives, cognitions. Determinants of Personality S2. Theories of Personality      The Psychodynamic Perspective Sigmund Freud: Psychoanalysis Carl Jung: Analytical Psychology Alfred Adler: Individual Psychology Karen Horney: Socio-Psychoanalytic Theory Erik Erikson: Ego Psychology      The Humanistic Perspective Carl Rogers: Person-Centered Theories      The Trait-Personality Perspective Gordon Alport: Trait Theory Hans Eynseck: Three-Dimensional Theory      The Cognitive Perspective Albert Bandura: Socio-Cognitive Theory Rotter and Mischel: Social Learning Cognitive Theory      Big Five Factor Model S3. Personality Assessment Quantitative Methodologies Qualitative Methodologies
  • ObjectivosObjectives
    Specifically, it is intended that students: LG1. Acquire a solid understanding of the different types of factors that contribute to the structuring and development of personality; LG2. Develop critical analysis skills regarding the main theoretical models of personality psychology, contextualizing them historically and being able to describe and contrast them; LG3. Acquire an updated integrative perspective that encompasses the full complexity of personality; Recognize and contextualize the role of personality in different areas of activity and in relation to other psychological and social variables; LG4. Become familiar with the various methodologies for personality assessment and critically discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each one.
  • BibliografiaBibliography
    Cervone, D., & Pervin, L. A. (2015). Personality: Theory and research (13th ed.). John Wiley & Sons. Engler, B. (2008). Personality theories: An Introduction. Boston: Houghton Miffin. Friedman, H. S., & Schustack, M. W. (2016). Personality: Classic theories and modern research (5th ed.). Allyn and Bacon. Feist, J. & Feist, G. (2008). Teorias da Personalidade. Lisboa: McGraw-Hill. John, O.; Robins, R. & Pervin, L. (2010). Handbook of Personality: Theory and Research. NY: Guilford. Larsen, R. J. & Buss, D. M. (2009). Personality Psychology: Domains of knowledge about human nature. NY: cGraw-Hill. Miserandino, M. (2011). Personality Psychology: Fundations and Findings. NY: Prentice Hall.    
  • MetodologiaMethodology
    In classes, the interrogative method is combined with the presentation of content at different times, fostering a continuous dialogue about the content and its implications. The consolidation of knowledge is also done through individual and small group application exercises, and in the analysis of small cases/situations in light of different theories and models, individually. When relevant, short illustrative videos are used for visualization and discussion. Personality assessment methodologies are approached from a practical perspective, with knowledge of psychological tests, interview training, and psychological observation.
  • LínguaLanguage
    Português
  • TipoType
    Semestral
  • ECTS
    6
  • NaturezaNature
    Mandatory
  • EstágioInternship
    Não