PSY 208 – Psychology of Personality

The aim of this course is to provide an Understanding of the concept of Personality focusing on its theoretical perspectives and assessment with clinical and psychometric methods.                   

Course Content;

Introduction and History of Personality.

Behavioural approach

Cognitive approach

Type and trait approach

Psychodynamic approach

Humanistic and Existential approach

Social learning approach

Systematic approach

Personality assessment.        

Recommended Readings:-

1.      Carson, R. C. Butcher, J.N. Coleman, J.C.1988. Abnormal Psychology and Modern life. (8^th ED); London, Foresman and company.

2.      Comer, R.J.1995. Abnormal Psychology. (2^nd ED), New York, W.H. freeman and company.

3.      Comer, R.J.1996. Fundamentals of Abnormal Psychology. New York, W.H. freeman and Company.

4.      DSM – iv TM.1995. Diagnostic and statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. (4^th ED), Washington DC, American Psychiatric Association.