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Theories Of Human Behavior (ASO-284)

Semester:	Fall 2024
Number:	0613-284-040
Instructor:	Timothy Mcgowan
Days:	TBA
Note:	Online, Asynchronous
Location:	Online
Credits:	4
Course Meets:	August 26 - October 16
Notes:	This Request Is For Cpcs Students,Please Email Cpcs @ Adelphi.Edu To Request A Link To The Waitlist If Seats Become Available.
Course Materials:	View Text Books
Related Syllabi:	Jean Kirk for Fall 2011* Jean Kirk for Fall 2013* Jean Kirk for Fall 2015*
	*Attention Students: Please note that the syllabi available for your view on these pages are for example only. The instructors and requirements for each course are subject to change each semester. If you enroll in a particular course, your instructor and course outline may differ from what is presented here.
Description:	The central question of this course is: What is personality, and how does it develop? The class will read and discuss various theorists who try, in different ways, to answer this question. The paradigms of personality explored include behavioral, psychoanalytic, trait, and existential.
Learning Goals:	Course Objectives:1. To introduce students to the study of personality and major theories of personality.2. To introduce students to major contributors to the study of personality.3. To understand the scientific research methods used in the study of personality.4. To understand various personality assessment techniques.5. To discuss major components of personality, including motivation, sexuality, emotion, cognition, aggression, etc.6. To discuss the relevance of dreams and unconscious factors in personality7. To understand developmental aspects/theories of personality.8. To understand the basis for personality disorders.9. To understand cultural, social and belief system influences on personality.10. To understand therapeutic techniques used to explore/change individuals’ personality. *The learning goals displayed here are those for one section of this course as offered in a recent semester, and are provided for the purpose of information only. The exact learning goals for each course section in a specific semester will be stated on the syllabus distributed at the start of the semester, and may differ in wording and emphasis from those shown here.

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