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PSK 332 - Personality Theories II

Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences · Psychology (English) · Undergraduate

ECTS: 6 T+P+L: 3+0+0 Compulsory
Coordinator: Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Ayşe ALTUNKAYA ERDOĞMUŞ

Course Objective

This course is the continuation of Theories of Personality I. The aim of this course is to present major theories and perspectives on human personality in a historical context. The evaluation of the effects of scientific, social, biological, cultural and historical factors which are effective in the formation of these theories

Course Content

The content of this course include the theories of: Raymond Cattell, Hans Eysenck, and Other Trait Theorists;Abraham Maslow, Carl Rogers;George Kelly;B. F. Skinner; Albert Bandura, and other mini theories. 

Required Resources

Schultz, D. P., & Schultz, S. E. (2016). Theories of personality. Cengage Learning.

Recommended Resources

Millon, T., Millon, C. M., Meagher, S. E., Grossman, S. D., & Ramnath, R. (2012). Personality disorders in modern life. John Wiley & Sons.

Explanations

The final exam grade is determined by:

40% midterm exam .

60% final exam.

Rules

70% attendance is mandatory. This percentage must be achieved to be eligible to take the final exam.

Core Area Distribution

(31) Social and Behavioural Science%100

Teaching Methods

ExpressionQuestion-AnswerDiscussionPresentationGroup StudyBrain StormingCase StudySelf study

Assessment & Evaluation

Testing (Essay / Tests: True-Falls, multiple-choice, short answer, matching)

ECTS / Workload

ActivityQuantityDuration (h)Total Workload
Course Duration (Including Exam Week)16348
Out of Class Study Period18590
Midterm111
Quiz000
Assignment000
Practice000
Final111

Course Schedule

WeekSubjectPreparation
1Raymond Cattell, Hans EysenckRaymond Cattell, Hans Eysenck-Chapter 8 •Theories of Personality, Eleventh Edition Duane P. Schultz and Sydney Ellen Schultz © 2017, 2013 Cengage Learning
2Robert McCrae and Paul Costa; Michael Ashton and Kibeom LeeRobert McCrae and Paul Costa; Michael Ashton and Kibeom Lee -Chapter 8 •Theories of Personality, Eleventh Edition Duane P. Schultz and Sydney Ellen Schultz © 2017, 2013 Cengage Learning
3Abraham Maslow: Needs-Hierarchy TheoryAbraham Maslow: Needs-Hierarchy Theory -Chapter 9 •Theories of Personality, Eleventh Edition Duane P. Schultz and Sydney Ellen Schultz © 2017, 2013 Cengage Learning
4Carl Rogers: Self-Actualization TheoryCarl Rogers: Self-Actualization Theory - Chapter 10 •Theories of Personality, Eleventh Edition Duane P. Schultz and Sydney Ellen Schultz © 2017, 2013 Cengage Learning
5Rollo May: Existantial Theory IRollo May: Existantial Theory I- Chapter 12 Feist, G. J., Feist, J., & Roberts, T. A. (2021). Theories of personality. McGraw-Hill Education.
6Rollo May: Existantial Theory IIRollo May: Existantial Theory - Chapter 12 Feist, G. J., Feist, J., & Roberts, T. A. (2021). Theories of personality. McGraw-Hill Education.
7George Kelly: Personal Construct Theory IGeorge Kelly: Personal Construct Theory I Chapter 11 •Theories of Personality, Eleventh Edition Duane P. Schultz and Sydney Ellen Schultz © 2017, 2013 Cengage Learning
8George Kelly: Personal Construct Theory IIGeorge Kelly: Personal Construct Theory II Chapter 11 •Theories of Personality, Eleventh Edition Duane P. Schultz and Sydney Ellen Schultz © 2017, 2013 Cengage Learning
9MIDTERM EXAMMIDTERM EXAM
10The Behavioral Approach; B. F. Skinner: ReinforcementReinforcement Theory: B.F. Skinner Chapter 12 •Theories of Personality, Eleventh Edition Duane P. Schultz and Sydney Ellen Schultz © 2017, 2013 Cengage Learning
11The Social-Learning Approach; Albert Bandura: Modeling Theory IThe Social-Learning Approach; Albert Bandura: Modeling Theory I Chapter 13 •Theories of Personality, Eleventh Edition Duane P. Schultz and Sydney Ellen Schultz © 2017, 2013 Cengage Learning
12The Social-Learning Approach; Albert Bandura: Modeling Theory IIThe Social-Learning Approach; Albert Bandura: Modeling Theory II Chapter 13 •Theories of Personality, Eleventh Edition Duane P. Schultz and Sydney Ellen Schultz © 2017, 2013 Cengage Learning
13Julian B. Rotter--The Social Learning Theory of Julian B. RotterThe Social Learning Theory of Julian B. Rotter Chapter 12 Feist, G. J., Feist, J., & Roberts, T. A. (2021). Theories of personality. McGraw-Hill Education.
14Cognitive Behavior Theory: Aron T. BeckCognitive Behavior Theory: Aron T. Beck Beck, J. S. (2020). Cognitive behavior therapy: Basics and beyond (3rd ed.). Guilford Press.
15Cognitive Behavior Theory: REBT- Albert EllisCognitive Behavior Theory: REBT- Albert Ellis Dryden, W. (2021). Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy: Distinctive Features (3rd ed.). Routledge.
16Facets of Personality: Taking Control, Taking Chances, and Finding Happiness Personality in PerspectiveFacets of Personality: Taking Control, Taking Chances, and Finding Happiness Personality in Perspective Chapter 14-15 •Theories of Personality, Eleventh Edition Duane P. Schultz and Sydney Ellen Schultz © 2017, 2013 Cengage Learning