COURSE SYLLABUS: PSYCHOLOGY OF PERSONALITY

Course Number: PSYC2316.S02.

Course Title: Psychology of Personality

Course Description: In-depth study of theories of personality with practical application of each. Methods of personality measurement and assessment are also included.

Course Credit Hours: Lecture Hours: 3 credit hours Lab Hours: None

Placement Assessment(s): Placement in ENGL1301; College-Level Reading.

Prerequisite: PSYC 2301

Student Learning Outcomes: 1. Demonstrate an understanding of the concepts and terms associated with major personality theories.2. Understand how the concepts and terms associated with the major theories can apply to the student's life.3. Understand what is meant by, and how to achieve a healthy, effective personality.4. Understand the effect of personality theories on personality assessment.5. Develop and understanding of cultural differences in the influences that shape the personality.

Withdrawal Policy: “See the current Collin Registration Guide for the last day to withdraw.“

Collin College Academic Policies: “See the current Collin Student Handbook.”

Americans with Disabilities Act: Collin College will adhere to all applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations and guidelines with respect to providing reasonable accommodations as required to afford equal opportunity. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the ACCESS office, SCC-G200 or 972.881.5898 (V/TTD: 972.881.5950) to arrange for appropriate accommodations. See the current Collin Student Handbook for additional information.

COURSE INFORMATION

Instructor’s Name: Patricia Prewitt Coble Office Number: Spring Creek Campus, Room K237Office Hours: By appointment: Tues/Thurs 11:30- 1:30

Phone Number: 972-881-5759Email: pcoble@collin.edu (best method)

Class Information: Psyc 2316Section Number: S02Meeting Times: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:00 am – 11:15 amMeeting Location: Collin College, Spring Creek Campus, Room I 229

Course Resources:

Textbook: Olson, M. & Hergenhahn, B (2011). An Introduction to Theories of Personality, 8th

ed, Prentice-Hall. A copy of this text is placed on “reserve” in the library.

Supplies: Course textbook, student ID, library card, scantron forms, folder for portfolio, sharpened pencils, paper.

Attendance Policy: Students are expected to attend each class session. The last day to withdraw and receive the grade of "W" is March 9, 2012. Students who decide to not complete the course are responsible for officially withdrawing themselves from the course; failure to do so will result in a performance grade of "F".

Additional Student Learning Outcomes: TBD.

Method of Evaluation: Class Attendance and Participation (approximately 16% of final grade): Weekly in class documented activities are completed and reviewed and are to be organized into a “participation portfolio” that will be turned in (use folder) at the end of the semester. While many of these activities will start in class, they may need to be completed as homework. In addition there will be some on-line activities that require access to a computer. The total number of points you can earn is 100.

Exams and Quizzes (approximately 68% of final grade): There will be 3 major exams worth up to 100 pts. each. Grand total points on all exams are 300 pts. Exams consist of multiple-choice questions and short answer questions. Make up exams are offered on the day of the final exam immediately after completing exam 3. Other times for approved make up exams are at the discretion of the instructor. There will be a minimum of 5 quasi- ‘pop’ quizzes covering previously studied concepts and vocabulary. These will be short, short answer quizzes. Total points for all quizzes will be 100 pts.

INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

Your Personal Theory of Personality Semester Project (approximately 16% of final grade): This semester long project explores personal insights and issues in personality development and connecting personal views of human nature and differences to different personality theories. Project instructions are provided in writing on a separate form and will also be available on line at our instructional web site or via Blackboard.

Alternative Assessments: Your final course grade may increase up to one letter grade based on successfully completed alternative assessment opportunities (extra credit) to be announced in class during the semester.

Grading (points available):

EXAMS and QUIZZES Total: 400Exam #1 100Exam #2 100Exam #3 100Quizzes (5) 100

PARTICIPATION PORTFOLIO Total: 100PROJECT Total: 100Alternative Assessment 60

A = 540 pts and overB = 480 - 539 ptsC = 420 - 479 ptsD = 360 - 419 ptsF = 359 < pts

Academic Ethics:

Every member of the Collin College community is expected to maintain the highest standards of academic integrity. Collin College may initiate disciplinary proceedings against a student accused of scholastic dishonesty. Scholastic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, statements, acts, or omissions related to applications for enrollment or the award of a degree, and/or the submission of one’s own work material that is not one’s own. Scholastic dishonesty may involve, but is not limited to, one or more of the following acts: cheating, plagiarism, collusion, use of annotated texts or teacher’s editions, use of information about exams posted on the Internet or electronic medium, and/or falsifying academic records. While specific examples are listed below, this is not an exhaustive list and scholastic dishonesty may encompass other conduct, including any conduct through electronic or computerized means:

Plagiarism is the use of an author's words or ideas as if they were one's own without giving credit to the source, including, but not limited to, failure to acknowledge a direct quotation.

Cheating is the willful giving or receiving of information in an unauthorized manner during an

examination, illicitly obtaining examination questions in advance, copying computer or Internet files, using someone else's work for assignments as if it were one's own, or any other dishonest means of attempting to fulfill the requirements of a course.

Collusion is intentionally aiding or attempting to aid another in an act of scholastic dishonesty, including but not limited to providing a paper or project to another student, providing an inappropriate level of assistance; communicating answers to a classmate during an examination; removing tests or answer sheets from a test site, and allowing a classmate to copy answers.

See the current Collin Student Handbook for additional information.

Note: At a minimum, the consequence of academic dishonesty will result in a “zero” grade on the particular assignment or test. A report is filed with the Dean of Students if further investigation is needed.

Frequently asked Questions:

Can electronic devices be used in the classroom?Electronic devices may be used in the classroom to enhance learning of the day’s psychology topic. If you plan to use electronic devices in the classroom you will be assigned to seating that will complement the use of the device for you as well as minimize distraction to others. Playing games, text messaging, listening to music, using cell phones, etc would not be considered as appropriate use of an electronic device in a learning environment. Please turn off the audio features of these devices before you enter the classroom. Violation of appropriate use of devices will immediately disallow your use of them in this class for the rest of the semester.

How do you handle disruptive students?The classroom is a scholarly environment and students are expected to behave accordingly. Expression of ideas, thoughts, opinions, etc. is encouraged, but has to be done in a respectful manner. Students who express willful disrespect towards their classmates or the instructor may be asked to leave the classroom.

Do I have to type my work?Semester project, reaction papers, extra credit reports are all required to be ‘typed’. Typed papers should be double spaced, one inch margins, 12 pt times roman font.

What if I have to leave class early?If you must leave class early, please let me know before class starts. Also sit close to the door so that you do not disrupt class (or me) when you leave. Thank you for your respect!

Course Content and Calendar:Date Lecture/ DiscussionTopic RequiredCha

pterPortfolio and Project Activities

Jan 17 Course IntroductionDefining Dimensions of Personality 1

I am …

Jan 19 Theoretical Issues 1 A Personal Personality Theory

Jan 24 The Psychoanalytic ViewSigmund Freud

2 Exploring biographies

Jan 26 The Psychoanalytic ViewSigmund Freud

2

Jan 31 The Psychoanalytic ViewCarl Jung

3 Word Association Test

Feb 2 The Psychoanalytic ViewCarl Jung

3Myers-Briggs Type Indicator

Feb 7 Sociocultural ViewAlfred Adler

4 Experiential exercise

Feb 9 Sociocultural ViewAlfred Adler

4

Feb 14 Sociocultural ViewKaren Horney

5 Experiential exercise

Feb 16 Sociocultural ViewKaren Horney

5

Feb 21 Sociocultural ViewErik Erikson

6

Feb 23 Sociocultural ViewErik Erikson

6 Ego Identify Status

Feb 28 Exam 1 Mar 1 The Trait View

Gordon Allport7 Experiential exercise

Mar 6 The Trait ViewR.B. Cattell & Hans J. Eysenck

8

Mar 8 The Trait View Personality Tests

8 NEO-PIR Personality Inventory

Spring BreakMar 20 The Learning View

B.F. Skinner9 Experiential exercise

Mar 22 The Learning ViewDollard and Miller

10

Mar 27 The Learning ViewBandura and Mischel

11 Self- Efficacy Scale

Mar 29 The Learning ViewKey Contributions

9,10,11

April 3 Exam 2April 5 The Evolutionary Paradigm

David M. Buss12 Experiential exercise

April 10 The Existential-Humanistic ViewGeorge Kelly*

13 Personal Constructs

April 12 The Existential-Humanistic ViewGeorge Kelly*

13

April 17 The Existential-Humanistic ViewCarl Rogers

14 Life-Script

April 19 The Existential-Humanistic ViewCarl Rogers

14

April 24 The Existential-Humanistic View Abraham Maslow 15 Self Actualization

April 26 The Existential-Humanistic View Abraham Maslow 15

May 1 Other views of Personality 16* optMay 3 Summing Up and Future Directions 17 Your Theory of Personality Due

May 8 Exam 3 (Finals Week) / Tuesday 10:00 to 12:00