Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Personality and Development Psychology
Course Code
VPUPK_092
Branch of Science
Developmental Psychology; Psychology
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Rehabilitation
LQF
Level 7
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Elīna Akmane
Structure Unit Manager
Kristīne Mārtinsone
Structural Unit
Department of Health Psychology and Paedagogy
Contacts
Riga, 16 Dzirciema Street, vppk@rsu.lv, +37167061587
About Study Course
Objective
To develop an understanding of the course of historical development of personality theories, the current situation and the diversity of theoretical positions and their evaluation criteria. To deepen the students' knowledge about the psychology of development, the regularities of personality development at different age stages, to develop the ability to observe according to developmental criteria and to analyze personality development.
Preliminary Knowledge
No prior knowledge required.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Student: is familiar with the historical evolution of personality psychology and the different interpretations of the concept of personality; understands the basic principles of the main theoretical directions (psychodynamic, humanistic, dispositional, biheivioristic, cognitive), the most important representatives, the development and criticism of their ideas; acquire basic issues of developmental psychology, the role of law and biopsychosocial factors in human development; knows the peculiarities of personality development at different stages of life – from prenatal to superannuation, including the problem of developmental and traumatic crises.
Individual work and tests
Final inspection work • Independent work - conducting self-assessment tests
Skills
1.Student: able to analyse and compare different personality theories, identifying their strengths and weaknesses; is able to apply theoretical knowledge to understanding specific aspects of personality and development; able to analyse in a structured way the development of a particular child and the life history of an adult, linking it to theories of personality and developmental psychology; can justify the relationship between the personality development process and biopsychosocial factors and lifecycle relationships.
Individual work and tests
Independent work in the “Psychology of personality” part of the course
Competences
1.Student: able to integrate different theories of personality psychology independently, critically assessing their applicability; able to apply theoretical knowledge to the analysis of the child’s development and adult life history by linking it to biopsychosocial factors and life cycle legal relationships; is competent to formulate reasoned conclusions on personality development using academically correct reasoning and references; able to use the acquired knowledge and skills in professional and academic activities.
Individual work and tests
Independent work in the “Psychology of Development” part of the course
Assessment
Individual work
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Independent work - involvement in the study process |
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1. Independently study literature on personality theories in psychology and personality development at certain stages of age. 2. Actively participate in lectures and classes. 3. Provide assessment of the study course at the end of the study course. |
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Independent work - conducting self-assessment tests |
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Take self-assessment tests to test your knowledge in preparation for the final test - the exam. All self-assessment tests must be carried out! |
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Independent work in the “Psychology of Development” part of the course |
25.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Make a child observation detailing their behaviour in the child’s observation diary or conducting a structured adult interview on atylement crises and analysing them in the context of developmental psychology theories and developmental features of aging; Prepare a presentation and present the results in a lesson. Include at least 2 studies (starting in 2017) on the application of art therapy to clients/patients of the relevant age stage in the presentation. |
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Independent work in the “Psychology of personality” part of the course |
25.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Independent work - identifying 5 mechanisms for protecting the psyche (PAM) in your life. Requirements for independent work: identify in your life and describe 5 PAM. The description should include: (a) a description of the PAM (with reference in the literature describing/defining the relevant PAM), (b) the expression/application of the PAM in the student’s life, (c) self-reflection for each PAM. |
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Examination
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Final inspection work |
50.00% from total grade
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10 points
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TEST (electronic) on the lecture material of the study course (psychology of personality and development). On-site conduct of the test. |
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Introduction to personality psychology. History of the development, definition, understanding and interpretation of the concept of personality.
Description
In the lecture, students will become familiar with the evolution of personality psychology as a science, looking at the historical roots of the concept of personality, different definitions and interpretations, as well as the main theoretical directions that have formed the foundations of personality psychology. |
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Psychodynamic direction in personality psychology. Basic principles of theories, development, criticism. Psychic defense mechanisms.
Description
The lecture will look at the theoretical foundations and historical development of the psychodynamic direction, the most important concepts and their application. The main representatives of this direction and their ideas which have contributed to the development of the psychodynamic approach, as well as the criticism of this direction and the contemporary view, will be considered. |
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Psychodynamic direction in personality psychology. Basic principles of theories, development, criticism. Psychic defense mechanisms.
Description
The lecture will look at the theoretical foundations and historical development of the psychodynamic direction, the most important concepts and their application. The main representatives of this direction and their ideas which have contributed to the development of the psychodynamic approach, as well as the criticism of this direction and the contemporary view, will be considered. |
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The humanistic direction in personality psychology. The dispositional direction in personality psychology. Basic principles of theories, development, criticism.
Description
In the lecture, students will become familiar with the main theoretical settings and major concepts of the humanistic and dispositional direction. The main representatives of these directions and their ideas that have contributed to theories will be analysed, as well as the criticisms and limitations of directions will be addressed. |
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The biheivioristic direction in personality psychology. Cognitive direction in personality psychology. Basic principles of theories, development, criticism.
Description
The lecture will look at the basics of biheiviorism and cognitive theories in personality psychology, their most significant ideas and stages of development. Key players in these directions and their ideas that have contributed to the development of directions will be highlighted, as will the critical assessment of strengths and weaknesses. |
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Objectives of developmental psychology, general issues and legal relationships of the psychiatric development process. The role of biopsychosocial factors in development. Prenatal development. Development by age 2. Attachment theory.
Description
In the lecture, students will learn the goals and key issues of developmental psychology, the legitimacy of mental development and the importance of biopsychosocial factors. Prenatal development, the importance of the first two years and the impact of attachment theory on personality formation will be looked at. |
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Objectives of developmental psychology, general issues and legal relationships of the psychiatric development process. The role of biopsychosocial factors in development. Prenatal development. Development by age 2. Attachment theory.
Description
In the lecture, students will learn the goals and key issues of developmental psychology, the legitimacy of mental development and the importance of biopsychosocial factors. Prenatal development, the importance of the first two years and the impact of attachment theory on personality formation will be looked at. |
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Physical, cognitive and psychosocial development of personality at 2-17 years old.
Description
The lecture will analyse the development of childhood and adolescence in the physical, cognitive and psychosocial dimensions. Consideration will be given to the major legislative and potential difficulties of development at this stage of life. |
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Physical, cognitive and psychosocial development of personality at 2-17 years old.
Description
The lecture will analyse the development of childhood and adolescence in the physical, cognitive and psychosocial dimensions. Consideration will be given to the major legislative and potential difficulties of development at this stage of life. |
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Physical, cognitive and psychosocial development of personality at 18-65. Mid-life crisis.
Description
In the lecture, students will become familiar with the development of adulthood in the physical, cognitive and psychosocial aspects. Particular attention will be paid to the mid-life crisis phenomenon and its impact on the course of personality development. |
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Physical, cognitive and psychosocial development of personality at 18-65. Mid-life crisis.
Description
In the lecture, students will become familiar with the development of adulthood in the physical, cognitive and psychosocial aspects. Particular attention will be paid to the mid-life crisis phenomenon and its impact on the course of personality development. |
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Physical, cognitive and psychosocial development of personality at 66 + years of age. Ageing. Death. Development crises and traumatic crises.
Description
The lecture will look at personality development in old age, highlighting physical, cognitive and psychosocial changes. The problem of ageing, the final phase of life, death issues and the importance of development and traumatic crises at this age stage will be analysed. |
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
24 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Sebre S.Miltuze A. 2022. Attīstības psiholoģija. Zvaigzne ABC.
2.
Bite, I., Mārtinsone, K., & Sudraba, V. (Sast.). 2016. Konsultēšanas un psihoterapijas teorija un prakse. Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC
3.
Kalvāns, Ē. 2017. Mūsdienu personības teorijas. Mācību līdzeklis. Rēzekne: Rēzeknes Tehnoloģiju akadēmija.
Additional Reading
1.
Borns, L. 2001. Psiholoģija: Izturēšanās un tās konteksts. Rīga: RaKa.
2.
Karpova, Ā. 1998. Personība: Teorijas un to radītāji. Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC.
3.
Kulbergs, J. 1998. Krīze un attīstība: psihodinamiska un sociālpsihiatriska apcere. Liepāja, LPA.
4.
Liepiņa, S. 1998. Gerontoloģijas psiholoģiskie aspekti. Rīga: Raka.
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Mārtinsone, K. un Miltuze, A.(Red.) 2015. Psiholoģija 1.un 2.daļa. Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC
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Reņģe,V. 1999. Psiholoģija. Personības psiholoģiskās teorijas. Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC.
7.
Boulbijs, Dž. 1998. Drošais pamats: vecāku un bērnu savstarpējā pieķeršanās - cilvēka veselīgas attīstības priekšnoteikums. Rīga: Rasa ABC.
8.
Friedman, H.S. & Schustack, M.W. 2014. Personality: classic theories and modern. Harlow, Essex: Pearson.
9.
Larsen, R.J., Buss.D.M. 2018. Personality Psychology: Domains of Knowledge About Human Nature. New York: McGraw-Hill Education.