PSYC3026 Personality and the Assessment of Individual Differences
Later Year Course
| Offered By | School of Psychology |
|---|---|
| Academic Career | Undergraduate |
| Course Subject | Psychology |
| Offered in | First Semester, 2009 and First Semester, 2010 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Course Description |
The term personality refers to the typical way an individual thinks, feels and acts in a variety of situations. Personality psychology takes as its focus individual persons and seeks to describe and explain their behaviour as individuals. This course provides an overview of theory and research in the assessment and study of human personality. Some of the theories and topics that will be covered include: classical test theory and psychometric principles; the assessment of individual differences and abilities; personality traits; and class and contemporary theories of personality, including psychoanalytic, experiential, interpersonal and cognitive behavioural theories. Procedures appropriate for conducting research in personality psychology and assessing individual differences will be introduced through practical work in laboratory classes. |
| Indicative Assessment |
To be arranged in consultation with students. In 2008 the assessment consisted of mid-semester exam (50%) and an end-of-semester exam (50%). |
| Workload | Two hours of lectures per week and 18 hours of laboratories spread across the semester. |
| Areas of Interest | Psychology |
| Requisite Statement | |
| Incompatibility |
with PSYC2004, PSYC3021, PSYC3001 (Previously offered courses). |
| Programs | Graduate Diploma in Psychological Studies and Graduate Diploma in Psychological Studies |
| Science Group | C |
| Academic Contact | Dr Ross Wilkinson and Dr Phillipa Butcher |
The information published on the Study at ANU 2009 website applies to the 2009 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2008 website.
