Course: Introduction to Personality Psychology

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Course title Introduction to Personality Psychology
Course code PCH/SPCHO
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Exercise
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 2
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 5
Language of instruction Czech, English
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Skopal Ondřej, PhDr. Ph.D.
Course content
Assumptions of development of personality psychology The subject of personality psychology (structure, dynamics, development) Research strategy of the discipline (nomotetic vs idiografic access) Sources of formation and development of personality. Temperament, character, physique. Dominant psychological schools and concepts in the study of personality: Psychoanalytic concepts Traits (psychometric) approach Humanistic existentialist approach Socio-cognitive approach The term I Personality dispositions, values, attitudes, prejudices Motives and motivation Frustration Personality disorders, psychotherapy.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming)
  • Preparation for the Exam - 40 hours per semester
  • Semestral Work - 10 hours per semester
  • Attendace - 25 hours per semester
Learning outcomes

The course focuses on the ability of understanding and evaluation of personality characteristics and expressions. To assess the specific methods and procedures for the investigation of personality. To explain the various aspects of personality, its origins and development. Conclusions formulation.
Prerequisites
General Psychology, History of Psychology, Cultural Anthropology

Assessment methods and criteria
Oral exam, Written exam, Systematic Observation of Student

Regular attendance at lectures and seminars; seminar work
Recommended literature
  • Balcár K. (1983). Úvod do studia psychologie osobnosti. Praha.
  • Cakirpaloglu, P. (2012). Úvod do psychologie osobnosti. Praha: Grada Publishing.
  • Drapela, V. (1997). Přehled teorií osobnosti.
  • Hunt, M. (2000). Dějiny psychologie. Praha.
  • Nakonečný, M. (1995). Psychologie osobnosti. Praha.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Data Analyst in Social Sciences (2023) Category: Social sciences 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter