Psychology of Personality
Duration
- 1 Semester or teaching period
Contact hours
- 3 Hours per Week
2020 teaching periods
Hawthorn
| HOL Study Period 3 | ||
|---|---|---|
Dates: Results: Last self enrolment: Census: |
Swinburne Online
| Teaching Period 3 | ||
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Dates: Results: Last self enrolment: Census: |
Prerequisites
AND
STA20006 Analysis of Variance and Regression
Aims and objectives
2. Describe elements of historically important and contemporary theories within each perspective
3. Critically evaluate how various approaches to personality explain specific issues such as the unconscious, the self, personality change, the effect of early childhood experiences, and the role of motivation
4. Explain how an integration of many of these theories leads to a better understanding of individual differences in personality
5. Investigate a personality-related research question and present the findings in an appropriate manner
Courses with unit
BA-PSYS – Bachelor of Psychological Sciences – SOL delivery
BH-PSY – Bachelor of Psychology (Honours), Standard entry
BH-PSY1 – Bachelor of Psychology (Honours), Graduate entry
BA-HSC1 – Bachelor of Health Science
BA-HSCPROF – Bachelor of Health Science (Professional)
Unit information in detail
- Teaching methods, assessment, general skills outcomes and content.
Teaching methods
This unit will involve up to 150 hours of work including:
| Hawthorn on campus | Hours per week | Number of Weeks | Total |
| Face to Face Contact Lecture Tutorial |
2 1 |
12 12 |
24 12 |
| Online Contact |
|
| N/A |
| Specified Learning Activities Textbook readings |
3 (approx.) |
12 |
36 |
| Unspecified Learning Activities Independent study Assignment preparation Revision | Recommended |
| 78 |
| TOTAL |
|
| 150 hours/12.5cp |
| Hawthorn online and OUA | Hours per week | Number of Weeks | Total |
| Face to Face Contact |
|
| N/A |
| Online Contact Blackboard Collaborate |
1 |
13 |
13 |
| Specified Learning Activities Textbook readings PowerPoint slides Discussion Boards |
5 (approx.) |
13 |
65 |
| Unspecified Learning Activities Independent study Assignment preparation Revision | Recommended |
| 72 |
| TOTAL |
|
| 150 hours/12.5cp |
| Swinburne Online (SOL) | Hours per week | Number of Weeks | Total |
| Face to Face Contact |
|
| N/A |
| Online Contact Blackboard Collaborate or other synchronous activities | Up to 1 | 12 | 12 |
| Specified Learning Activities Discussion board activities Prescribed readings |
5 (approx.) |
12 |
60 |
| Unspecified Learning Activities Independent study Assignment preparation Revision | Recommended |
| 78 |
| TOTAL |
|
| 150 hours/12.5cp |
Assessment
| Types | Individual or Group task | Weighting | Assesses attainment of these ULOs |
| Written Assignment | Individual | 40% | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
| Mid-term Test (online) | Individual | 20% | 1, 2, 3 |
| Final Examination | Individual | 40% | 1, 2, 3, 5 |
General skills outcomes
During this unit students will receive feedback on the following key generic skills:
• Analysis skills
• Problem solving skills
• Communications skills
• Ability to tackle unfamiliar problems
• Ability to work independently
Content
• Applications of personality theory
Study resources
- Reading materials.