Personality Theory and Individual Differences
CMH5126.01
Course Description
Summary
Reviews major personality theories and their empirical bases. Addresses individual differences in traits, temperament, and self-concept, with application to assessment, research, and understanding behavior in applied settings.
Learning Outcomes
- Analyze major personality theories and evaluate their empirical foundations, including the strengths, limitations, and contemporary applications of differing theoretical perspectives.
- Examine individual differences in personality traits, temperament, and self-concept, integrating developmental, cultural, and contextual factors to explain variations in human behavior.
- Apply personality theory and research to the interpretation of assessment data and the conceptualization of behavior in clinical, educational, organizational, and other applied settings.
Prerequisites
Enrollment in CMHC graduate program.