Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Personality Psychology and Health
Course Code
VPUPK_334
Branch of Science
Psychology; Psychology of Personality
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Biology; Business Management; Civil and Military Defense; Clinical Pharmacy; Communication Science; Dentistry; Health Management; Information and Communication Science; Juridical Science; Law; Life Science; Management Science; Marketing and Advertising; Medical Services; Medical Technologies; Medicine; Nursing Science; Pedagogy; Person and Property Defence; Pharmacy; Political Science; Psychology; Public Health; Rehabilitation; Social Anthropology; Social Welfare and Social Work; Sociology; Sports Trainer
LQF
All Levels
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
Develop students’ understanding of and linking modern personality psychology theories to health psychology, specifically addressing the effects of personality traits on health behaviors, disease perception and likeability in treatment. Promote awareness of the role of personality factors in maintaining and improving health and develop the skills to identify and use personality internal resources for activation, strengthening and effective use in the health context.
Preliminary Knowledge
Not required.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Students understand the main theories of modern personality psychology and their relationship to health psychology; is familiar with the effects of personality traits on health behaviour, disease perception, adherence to medication and health-threatening habits; understands the role of internal personality resources in maintaining and improving health.
Individual work and tests
Final examinations - test
Skills
1.Students are able to analyse and compare different personality theories in the context of health psychology; is able to identify personality factors that influence an individual’s adaptation to the disease and health promotion process; able to apply theoretical knowledge to practical situations by assessing the role of personality in health behaviour and treatment.
Individual work and tests
Analysis and presentation of scientific papers
Competences
1.Students are able to independently assess the applicability of personality psychology theories in a health context; demonstrates a willingness to use acquired knowledge and skills in professional activities to promote health-enhancing behaviour and support an individual’s likability in treatment; able to integrate theoretical knowledge with practical approaches to strengthening personality resources in health psychology.
Individual work and tests
Active involvement in the study process
Assessment
Individual work
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1.
Active involvement in the study process |
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Test
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Independently strengthen the lecture material by systematically reading the indicated sources and additional materials (added to E-studies) and completing self-assessment tests after video lectures, as well as actively engaging in classes (discussions, group activities, etc. activities). |
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Analysis and presentation of scientific papers |
50.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Carry out analysis of scientific papers and prepare a presentation – an evidence-based explanation, present it, and engage in a discussion. The topic of the independent work is selected from the proposed topics, which are in accordance with the content of the study course/the topics covered. |
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Examination
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1.
Final examinations - test |
50.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Final examination Paper - a test on the content of the study course. Conduct of the test in person - RSU computer room. |
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Topics
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Psychodynamic direction in personality Psychology
Description
The lecture looks at the foundations of the psychodynamic direction, its formation and the most significant ideas about personality structure and activity, subconscious role, key concepts and understanding of personality development. |
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Video
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2
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Humanistic direction in personality Psychology
Description
The lecture analyzes basic principles of humanistic direction, ideas of human growth and self-actualization, a view of personality structure and development, and central concepts that characterize human freedom and subjective experience. |
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Biheivioral and socially cognitive direction in personality Psychology
Description
The lecture provides an overview of the biheivioral and socio-cognitive direction’s view of personality formation, the importance of behavior and learning, and the role of cognitive processes, complete with an explanation of key concepts and patterns. |
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Video
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2
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Trait approach in personality Psychology
Description
The lecture looks at the basics of trait approach, principles for determining and measuring personality traits, models of key dimensions and factors, and understanding personality stability and development. |
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Temperament
Description
The lecture examines temperament theories, their historical roots and modern approaches, the biological foundations and role of temperaments in personality development, and the association with behavior and health. |
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Video
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Topics
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Stress and adaptation
Description
The lecture analyses the concept and mechanisms of stress, different adaptation and management strategies, their impact on psychological well-being and health, and the role of personality factors in managing stress. |
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Location
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Off site
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Video
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2
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Topics
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Positive affectivity and health
Description
The lecture looks at the role of positive affectivity in a person’s psychological and physical health, the association with behaving, adapting and promoting well-being, as well as opportunities for resource activation. |
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Off site
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Video
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2
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Topics
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Negative affectivity and health
Description
The lecture analyzes the relationship of negative affectivity to psychological and physiological health risks, its impact on disease perception and behavior, as well as opportunities to reduce negative emotions in a health context. |
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Class/Seminar
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Location
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Psychodynamic direction in personality Psychology
Description
The lecture looks at the foundations of the psychodynamic direction, its formation and the most significant ideas about personality structure and activity, subconscious role, key concepts and understanding of personality development. |
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Humanistic direction in personality Psychology
Description
The lecture analyzes basic principles of humanistic direction, ideas of human growth and self-actualization, a view of personality structure and development, and central concepts that characterize human freedom and subjective experience. |
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Biheivioral and socially cognitive direction in personality Psychology
Description
The lecture provides an overview of the biheivioral and socio-cognitive direction’s view of personality formation, the importance of behavior and learning, and the role of cognitive processes, complete with an explanation of key concepts and patterns. |
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Trait approach in personality Psychology
Description
The lecture looks at the basics of trait approach, principles for determining and measuring personality traits, models of key dimensions and factors, and understanding personality stability and development. |
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Temperament
Description
The lecture examines temperament theories, their historical roots and modern approaches, the biological foundations and role of temperaments in personality development, and the association with behavior and health. |
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Stress and adaptation
Description
The lecture analyses the concept and mechanisms of stress, different adaptation and management strategies, their impact on psychological well-being and health, and the role of personality factors in managing stress. |
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Positive affectivity and health
Description
The lecture looks at the role of positive affectivity in a person’s psychological and physical health, the association with behaving, adapting and promoting well-being, as well as opportunities for resource activation. |
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Negative affectivity and health
Description
The lecture analyzes the relationship of negative affectivity to psychological and physiological health risks, its impact on disease perception and behavior, as well as opportunities to reduce negative emotions in a health context. |
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Larsen, R.J. 2018. Personality Psychology: Domains of Knowledge About Human Nature (4th edition). New York: McGraw-Hill.Suitable for English stream
2.
Ashcraft, D.M. 2015. Personality Theories Workbook. Australia; Stamford, CT: Cengage Learning.Suitable for English stream
3.
Friedman, H.S. 2014. Personality: Classic Theories and Modern. Harlow, Essex: Pearson.Suitable for English stream
4.
Jackson M. & Morris, E.F. 2012. Psychology of Personality. Hauppauge, NY: Nova Science Publishers (E-book, EbscoHost).Suitable for English stream
Additional Reading
1.
Cloninger, S. C. 2004. Theories of Personality. Understanding Persons (4th edition). Russel Sage College: Pearson Prentice Hall.Suitable for English stream
Other Information Sources
1.
Health PsychologySuitable for English stream
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Psychological MedicineSuitable for English stream
3.
Personality & Individual DifferencesSuitable for English stream
4.
Journal of Personality and Social Psychology
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Journal of Behavioral MedicineSuitable for English stream
6.
Journal of Research in Personality
7.
Journal of Personality