Personality Psychology I (OPEN UNI)

From

31.12.2025

5 cr

Online

The aim of the course is to introduce students the core concepts, theories and research in personality psychology. The student will understand the development, persistence and change of personality. In addition, the student gets acquainted with the role of personality for human life and life course. Content - The concepts and theories of personality psychology - The research of personality psychology and personality assessment - The biological base of personality and social interaction - The role of personality in health and well-being

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Fields

Education

Social sciences

Scope

5 cr

1 component

Code

AY412071P

What you need to know before the course

What you will learn

- The student is able to conceptualize the historical development of personality psychology and the common theories of personality - The student is able to define the factors and the structure of personality - The student is able to explain, evaluate and compare basic concepts and theories of personality - The students is able to perceive the meaning of personality in the life course - The students is able to recognize personality assessment methods and is able to estimate those critically

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Organiser

Oulun yliopisto

Contact details

avoin.yliopisto@oulu.fi

Belongs to themes:

Health and well-being