PSYP130 Personality Psychology I (5 cr)

Study level:
Basic studies
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
Finnish
Responsible organisation:
Department of Psychology
Curriculum periods:
2017-2018, 2018-2019, 2019-2020

Description

Content

To familiarize the students with modern personality research and different approaches to personality.

Completion methods

Book examination, no contact hours in English. The lectures are held in Finnish.

Learning outcomes

The student will master basics of the modern personality theories, know its main research topics and understand key mechanisms of personality, e.g., biological basis of personality, motivation, emotions, basis of well-being, and the role social contexts.

Study materials

 HASLAM, Nick (2007). Introduction to personality and intelligence. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage. (e-kirja)

Literature

  • Sivuaineopiskelijat voivat korvata luennot teoksella SALMELA-ARO, K. & NURMI, J.-E. (toim.) (2002). Mikä meitä liikuttaa: modernin motivaatiopsykologian perusteet. Jyväskylä: PS-kustannus.
  • HASLAM, N. (2007). Introduction to personality and intelligence. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage. (e-kirja)

Completion methods

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Teaching (5 cr)

Type:
Participation in teaching
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
Finnish

Teaching