Introduction to Personality Psychology

Personality psychology looks at the variation in processes of thoughts, feelings, and behaviour that make a person unique. This introductory module will explore the debate between nature and nurture that questions are we born with a fixed personality, or do we develop our personality as we interact with our environment? We will explore historical perspectives traced back to Hippocrates (ca 460-377 BC), and theoretical approaches such as Biological, Psychoanalytical, Cognitive, Social and Cultural. Module content will be linked to stress, coping, health and personality disorders.

Tutor: Lucy Stafford MSci MA

Term: Summer

Day: Tuesday

Start Date: 22 April 2025

Time: 7-9pm

No. of weeks: 11

Full fee: £156

Credits: 10

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