PSYC 2600
Introduction to the Study of Personality
Introduction to the study of personality, including a survey of theories, issues, methods, and findings. Explores the factors that contribute to people’s personality and influence how they interact with others. Topics may include traits, motives, the self, physiology, the unconscious, relationships, stress and coping.
Topics
- traits
- motives
- self
- physiology
- unconscious
- relationships
- stress and coping
Course catalogue
2026
Readings
- Pervin, D.C.L. A. (2022). Personality: Theory and Research (15th ed.). Wiley Global Education US. https://bookshelf.vitalsource.com/books/9781119891635
Prerequisites & course information
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1001 and PSYC 1002 . Lectures three hours a week.
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026–2027
- PSYC 2600 A _ Sullivan ↗2026