This course has an assignment that is due by 11:55 pm Central Standard Time on Wednesday night of the first week of class. Failure to complete this assignment will result in your removal from the course for non-participation.

Schultz, Duane. P. & Schultz, Sydney Ellen.  Theories of Personality (11^th edition.) Cengage Publishing.  ISBN 13: 9780357670774

An examination of the major theoretical paradigms and research studies pertaining to the human personality. Psychodynamic, existential, humanistic, trait, social learning, and narrative approaches to understanding personality dynamics are reviewed. Prerequisite: PY101

• Provide an overview of the major theoretical paradigms.
• Evaluate research related to human personality.
• Analyze one’s own level of self-awareness and understanding of personality.
• Apply personality theories to real-world problems.
• Promote acceptance of diversity among people.