BETHUNE-COOKMAN COLLEGE

Dept of Psychology

PSY 332 THEORIES OF PERSONALITY

FALL 2005

Instructor: Dr. E.W. Moultrie

Office: Ranslow Hall Rm 3; Tele: 481-2594

Office Hours: MWF 3:30pm-5:30pm, T, Th 4:30-5:30pm or by appointment

Email: moultrie@cookman.edu

Web Site: http://www.cookman.edu/faculty/moultrie

Required Text:

Schultz D & Schultz, S.E. (2005) Theories of Personality (8th ed). New York: Thomson.

Optional Text: Ashcraft, Donna (2005) Personality Theories Workbook (3^rd ed.) New York: Thomson

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The course is an investigation of theories concerning the development and functioning of the normal personality, with attention to empirical findings related to individual adjustment or maladjustment. If there are any changes in the information to be covered, an announcement will be made in class.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

This course will help you to:

1) understand the core tents underlying each personality theory

2) understand the research methods used in the study of personality

3) understand how personalities are assessed by each theory

4) understand the applicablity of each personality theory in practice and research

5) understand how to critique the research on personality theories.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

1) You will take 3 multiple choice and/or essay exams on the major personality paradigms. Each test is 100 points. No Makeup Exams will be allowed.

2) You will select two research studies on two different personality theories published (1994-present) in a peer reviewed journal and write a summary and critique of the study. The research studies must be about normal personality theory or issues only (no abnormal or psychopathology issue). The format for writing a journal review will be given to you and posted on my web page!! The page length for these reviews (summary & critique) is four pages. All research journal articles must be submitted with your reviews or they will not be accepted. Each review is worth 50 points

Review 1 is due Oct 12, 2005 ; Review 2 is due Nov 23, 2005

3) You will be required to complete experiential exercises, case studies questions or chapter review questions related to each theory or theory group. These will be assigned by the instructor in class and/or posted on my web site. 10 pts each

4) You will be place in a group or form a group of 3-4 persons to do a 30-45 minute power point presentation on a personality theory that is not or has not been covered in class. Presentations will be scheduled on Fridays. The format will be given to you in class and/or posted on my web site. A presentation sign up sheet will be circulated in class 100 pts.

ALL WRITTEN ASSIGNMENTS MUST BE IN APA FORMAT and TYPED!!!

Evaluation ‑ 90‑100% of the total points = A, 80‑89% of the total pts = B; 70‑79% of the tot pts = C;

60‑69% of the pts = D. This will be discussed in class.

Attendance is required.

COURSE OUTLINE

TOPIC READING ASSIGNMENT

Course Overview & Housekeeping

The Study of Personality--------------------------Chap 1

Quizz Wed, Sept 7, 2005

Psychodynamic Theories

(Psychoanalytic & Neopsychoanalytic Approaches)

Freud -------------------------------------------------Chap 2

Jung --------------------------------------------------Chap 3

Adler -------------------------------------------------Chap 4

Test 1 Wed, Oct 5, 2005

Research Journal Review 1 Due -- Wed Oct, 12, 2005

Trait Theories

Sheldon ---------------------------------------------Reserve Reading

Allport-----------------------------------------------Chap 9

Eysneck & Catell----------------------------------Chap 10

Test 2 Mon, Oct 31, 2005

Humanistic Theories

Maslow-----------------------------------------------Chap 11

Rogers------------------------------------------------Chap 12

Cognitive-Behavioral Theories

B.F. Skinner-----------------------------------------Chap 11

Bandura ---------------------------------------------Chap 16

Test 3 Mon, Nov 21, 2005

Research Journal Review 2 Due -- Wed, Nov 23, 2005

Topics may be changed, if so announcements will be made in class and/or posted on my web site!

RECOMMENDED READINGS

Hall, C.S. & Lindzey, G.(1957). Theories of Personality. New York: Wiley.

Rychlak, J.F. (1981). Personality and psychotherapy: A theory construction approach (2nd Ed.). Boston: Houghton Mifflin.

Schultz, D. & Schultz, S.E. (1994) Theories of Personality. (5th Ed.) Pacific Grove,Ca: Brooks/Cole.

Ryckman, R. (1997) Theories of Personality (6th Ed.) Pacific Grove,CA: Brooks Cole.

Maddi, S.R. (1996) Personality Theories: A comparative analysis (6th Ed.) Pacific Grove,CA: Brooks/Cole

Liebert R.M.& Spiegler M.D.(1994) Personality: Strategies and issues (7th ED.) Pacific Grove,CA: Brooks/Cole.

Uba, L. (1994). Asian Americans: Personality patterns, identity, and mental health. New York: Guilfofd Press.

White.L.,& Parham, T. (1990). Psychology of Blacks: An African American perspective. Englewood Cliffs, N.J.:

Prentice‑Hall.

Peterson, C. (1992). Personality (2nd Ed) New York: Harcourt/Brace