PSY3040 Individual Differences (FOSCI)

Units 1.0 (Psychology) Band 1

Recommended Pre-requisite: PSY1010, PSY1020, PSY2100 and PSY3010

Synopsis

This course is designed to cover the main theoretical approaches to the study of individual differences and to critically examine research findings in this area. The focus of the course is on developing an integrated picture of the whole person through understanding of the major facets of personality and how these work together to shape behaviour. Subject matter covered includes theories of personality, measures of personality, and applications to individual differences. Apart from covering the eight basic aspects of personality, the course will challenge the student to think about the complexity of human nature, learning how to evaluate assumptions, theories, and research.