ADPS 2243 Personality Theories
New developments and increasingly sophisticated technology inform and expand our understanding of the brain and human nature, personality, and individual differences. The course takes a fresh look at the similarities and differences that key figures, and key research have attributed to human nature. How do genetic inheritance, environment, and social factors interact to affect personality? Is personality stable or changing? How can modern psychology reconcile individual needs with those of the community? Readings consider theories of key figures and such factors as temperament, resilience, parenting, education, psychotherapy, gender, and attachment.
Course overview
- Department
- Advancing Studies
- School
- ADV
- Credits
- 4
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Offered
- Periodically
Course evaluations
- Course rating
- 4.56 / 5 · Excellent
- Instructor rating
- 4.64 / 5 · Excellent
- Terms evaluated
- 2
| Term | Instructor | Course overall | Instructor overall | Well organized | Clear learning objectives | Intellectually challenging | Helpful assignments | Applicable beyond course | Attendance necessary | Weekly effort | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | Joanne Barros | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.1 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.0 | 1–3 hrs/week | 13 of 20 |
| Spring 2022 | David Goodman | 4.5 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.3 | — | 12 of 24 |