Theories of Personality
Table of Contents
"Understanding What Shapes Human Behavior and Identity"
Chapter 1: Introduction to Personality Psychology
○ Defining Personality
○ Why Personality Matters
○ Historical Perspectives
→ Chapter Quiz: Personality Foundations
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Chapter 2: Psychoanalytic and Neo-Freudian Theories
○ Freud’s Model of Personality
○ Jung, Adler, and Horney
○ Applications and Critiques
→ Chapter Quiz: Psychoanalytic Theories
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Chapter 3: Trait and Biological Perspectives
○ Major Trait Theories (Big Five)
○ Genetics and Personality
○ Personality Assessments
→ Chapter Quiz: Trait Theory
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Chapter 4: Humanistic and Existential Theories
○ Maslow and Rogers
○ Self-Actualization and Personal Growth
○ Meaning and Motivation
→ Chapter Quiz: Humanistic Perspectives
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Chapter 5: Behavioral and Social Learning Theories
○ Conditioning and Reinforcement
○ Observational Learning
○ Personality and Environment
→ Chapter Quiz: Behavioral Theory
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Chapter 6: Cognitive Theories
○ Cognitive Styles and Schemas
○ Personal Constructs
○ How Thought Patterns Shape Personality
→ Chapter Quiz: Cognitive Personality Theory
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Chapter 7: Personality Assessment
○ Objective and Projective Tests
○ Reliability and Validity
○ Ethical Issues in Testing
→ Chapter Quiz: Assessment Tools
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Chapter 8: Personality in Context
○ Culture and Personality
○ Personality and Adjustment
○ Applying Personality Insights at Work and Home
→ Final Quiz: Comprehensive Course Assessment
References:
Feist, J., Feist, G. J., & Roberts, T.-A. (2021). Theories of Personality (9th ed.). McGraw-Hill Education.
McCrae, R. R., & Costa, P. T., Jr. (2019). Personality in Adulthood: A Five-Factor Theory Perspective (3rd ed.). Guilford Press.
Brennan, M., & Cantor, N. (2020). Personality Psychology: Understanding Yourself and Others. Pearson.
Funder, D. C. (2021). The Personality Puzzle (8th ed.). W.W. Norton & Company.
Hockenbury, D., & Hockenbury, S. (2022). Discovering Psychology (9th ed.). Worth Publishers.
American Psychological Association (APA). (2024). Personality Psychology Resources. Retrieved from https://www.apa.org
Training Certificate Notice
This course is for personal and professional development only and does not provide state or federal certification. After each section, you’ll take a short quiz to reinforce your learning. To complete the course, you’ll take a Final Exam, with a score of 70% or higher required to demonstrate mastery. Upon completion, you’ll receive a Certificate of Training recognizing your hard work, dedication, and commitment to growth.