PSYC 2242 Personality Theories
Does personality make us who we are? Whether selecting a mate, voting for a president, or understanding ourselves, we want and need to know about personality. In this course we consider how personality can be measured, how well it predicts behavior, what shapes our personality, and whether personality can be changed.
Course overview
- Department
- Psychology and Neuroscience
- School
- MCAS
- Credits
- 3
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Offered
- Annually
Catalog details
Requirements fulfilled
- Applied Psychology and Human Development: Major electives — any Psychology (PSYC) or Sociology (SOCY) course (no more than two electives from outside LSEHD) (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
- Psychology B.A.: One course from the Developmental/Individual Differences cluster (3 credits) (Class of 2028 and After)
- Psychology B.S.: One course from the Developmental/Individual Differences cluster (3 credits) (Class of 2028 and After)
- Psychology B.A. (Class of 2027 and Before): Three 2000-level courses — Social and Personality area (Class of 2027 and Before)
- Psychology B.S. (Class of 2027 and Before): Three 2000-level courses — Social and Personality area (Class of 2027 and Before)
Course evaluations
- Course rating
- 2.92 / 5 · Good
- Instructor rating
- 2.96 / 5 · Good
- Terms evaluated
- 7
| 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 | Kelly Kane | 3.9 | 4.0 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 1–3 hrs/week | 47 of 60 |
| Fall 2024 | James Russell | 1.4 | 1.2 | 1.0 | 1.2 | 2.0 | 1.4 | 1.8 | 1.6 | 1–3 hrs/week | 5 of 6 |
| Spring 2024 | James Russell | 2.7 | 3.3 | 2.7 | 3.3 | 4.2 | 3.8 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4–6 hrs/week | 6 of 9 |
| Fall 2023 | James Russell | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 of 19 |
| Spring 2023 | James Russell | 2.9 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 4.3 | 3.7 | 4.0 | 3.6 | 1–3 hrs/week | 26 of 33 |
| Fall 2022 | James Russell | 1.9 | 1.8 | 2.8 | 2.8 | 3.6 | 2.5 | 3.3 | 2.3 | 4–6 hrs/week | 13 of 28 |
| Fall 2021 | James Russell | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.4 | 2.5 | 3.8 | 2.8 | 3.1 | 2.3 | 4–6 hrs/week | 24 of 44 |