Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Personality Psychology
Course Code
VPUPK_379
Branch of Science
Psychology; Psychology of Personality
ECTS
6.00
Target Audience
Psychology
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Ingūna Griškēviča
Structure Unit Manager
Kristīne Mārtinsone
Structural Unit
Department of Health Psychology and Paedagogy
Contacts
Dzirciema street 16, Rīga, vppk@rsu.lv
About Study Course
Objective
To develop the understanding of the historical development of personality theories and present situation, the diversity of theoretical approaches and the criteria for their evaluation, the personality structure, the factors shaping behaviour and development. To acquaint students with fundamental theories of personality psychology. To promote students' self-awareness of their personality.
Preliminary Knowledge
General Psychology. Developmental Psychology. History of Psychology.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Students understand general concepts of personality psychology and their relation to other branches, explain basic problems and facts analysed in personality psychology, know terminology, have an idea of basic theories and processes in personality psychology, critically evaluate personality theories in contemporary context.
Skills
1.Students use different terms of personality theories, compare theories, use cognitive and practical skills acquired in the course of personality psychology to carry out professional tasks.
Competences
1.Students have good knowledge of personality psychology theories; have some self-analysis skills. Students have the skills in structuring their learning and group activities.
Assessment
Individual work
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Simulation games in seminars, self-report tests. Report on one of the theories and its presentation. Glossary of terminology, analysis of one of the recent year research work in personality psychology. Quotations from books of 5 theory authors. Preparation for the examination – a test on basic concepts of personality theories.
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Examination
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A report on the critique and development of one personality theory today and its presentation should be prepared. Your presentation must be presented in one of the seminars
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The development of a popular personality, the inherited potential and the impact of the environment on the life of this personality must be prepared. This review should be analyzed from the point of view of personality theories (can be analyzed from the point of view of both one theory and several theories)
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10 points
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Active participation in seminars; making group presentations – 10%; report on the critique and development of one personality theory today and its presentation – 30%; analysis of one of the recent year research journal on personality psychology – 10%; glossary of terminology – 10%; extract from quotations of 5 books – 10%; end-of-course examination – 30%. |
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
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Introduction to personality psychology. History of the development of the concept of personality. Defining the concept of personality in psychology. Terms of personality psychology and their application.
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Introduction to personality psychology. History of the development of the concept of personality. Defining the concept of personality in psychology. Terms of personality psychology and their application.
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Introduction to personality psychology. History of the development of the concept of personality. Defining the concept of personality in psychology. Terms of personality psychology and their application.
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Introduction to personality psychology. History of the development of the concept of personality. Defining the concept of personality in psychology. Terms of personality psychology and their application.
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Psychoanalytic theories. Sigmund Freud's theory of psychoanalysis. Karl Gustav Jung 's analytical personality theory. Alfred Adler's Theory of Individual Psychology. Eric Fromm's humanistic personality theory of psychoanalysis.
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Psychoanalytic theories. Sigmund Freud's theory of psychoanalysis. Karl Gustav Jung 's analytical personality theory. Alfred Adler's Theory of Individual Psychology. Eric Fromm's humanistic personality theory of psychoanalysis.
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Psychoanalytic theories. Sigmund Freud's theory of psychoanalysis. Karl Gustav Jung 's analytical personality theory. Alfred Adler's Theory of Individual Psychology. Eric Fromm's humanistic personality theory of psychoanalysis.
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Psychoanalytic theories. Sigmund Freud's theory of psychoanalysis. Karl Gustav Jung 's analytical personality theory. Alfred Adler's Theory of Individual Psychology. Eric Fromm's humanistic personality theory of psychoanalysis.
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Biological typology, Hana Aizenka personality theory theory. Behavioral approach to personality, Beres Frederic Skiner's theory. Theory of social cognition, the theory of Alberta Bandura.
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Biological typology, Hana Aizenka personality theory theory. Behavioral approach to personality, Beres Frederic Skiner's theory. Theory of social cognition, the theory of Alberta Bandura.
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Biological typology, Hana Aizenka personality theory theory. Behavioral approach to personality, Beres Frederic Skiner's theory. Theory of social cognition, the theory of Alberta Bandura.
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Biological typology, Hana Aizenka personality theory theory. Behavioral approach to personality, Beres Frederic Skiner's theory. Theory of social cognition, the theory of Alberta Bandura.
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Personality theories of the humanistic approach, Karl Renson Roger's theory, Abraham Maslow's theory, Existential psychology's approach to the understanding of personality, Victor Frankl's logotherapy.
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Personality theories of the humanistic approach, Karl Renson Roger's theory, Abraham Maslow's theory, Existential psychology's approach to the understanding of personality, Victor Frankl's logotherapy.
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Personality theories of the humanistic approach, Karl Renson Roger's theory, Abraham Maslow's theory, Existential psychology's approach to the understanding of personality, Victor Frankl's logotherapy.
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Personality theories of the humanistic approach, Karl Renson Roger's theory, Abraham Maslow's theory, Existential psychology's approach to the understanding of personality, Victor Frankl's logotherapy.
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Theories of traits and personality factors. The Big Five model, Raimonds Ketel's theory. Personality theories of cognitive orientation, George Alexander Kelly's theory
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Theoretical perspectives on the classification of healthy personality traits. Classification and diagnosis of personality disorders in the frame of different theoretical personality models.
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Theoretical perspectives on the classification of healthy personality traits. Classification and diagnosis of personality disorders in the frame of different theoretical personality models.
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Theoretical perspectives on the classification of healthy personality traits. Classification and diagnosis of personality disorders in the frame of different theoretical personality models.
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Theoretical perspectives on the classification of healthy personality traits. Classification and diagnosis of personality disorders in the frame of different theoretical personality models.
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Personality research and analysis of results within the framework of different theoretical models of personality.
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Personality research and analysis of results within the framework of different theoretical models of personality.
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The latest research directions in personality research. Participation in the RSU conference: Health and personality development: an interdisciplinary approach.
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The latest research directions in personality research. Participation in the RSU conference: Health and personality development: an interdisciplinary approach.
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The latest research directions in personality research. Participation in the RSU conference: Health and personality development: an interdisciplinary approach.
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The latest research directions in personality research. Participation in the RSU conference: Health and personality development: an interdisciplinary approach.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
6.00
Contact hours:
64 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
PART-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Other
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2
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Topics
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Introduction to personality psychology. History of the development of the concept of personality. Defining the concept of personality in psychology. Terms of personality psychology and their application.
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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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Other
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Topics
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Introduction to personality psychology. History of the development of the concept of personality. Defining the concept of personality in psychology. Terms of personality psychology and their application.
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Lecture
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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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Psychoanalytic theories. Sigmund Freud's theory of psychoanalysis. Karl Gustav Jung 's analytical personality theory. Alfred Adler's Theory of Individual Psychology. Eric Fromm's humanistic personality theory of psychoanalysis.
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Psychoanalytic theories. Sigmund Freud's theory of psychoanalysis. Karl Gustav Jung 's analytical personality theory. Alfred Adler's Theory of Individual Psychology. Eric Fromm's humanistic personality theory of psychoanalysis.
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Psychoanalytic theories. Sigmund Freud's theory of psychoanalysis. Karl Gustav Jung 's analytical personality theory. Alfred Adler's Theory of Individual Psychology. Eric Fromm's humanistic personality theory of psychoanalysis.
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Biological typology, Hana Aizenka personality theory theory. Behavioral approach to personality, Beres Frederic Skiner's theory. Theory of social cognition, the theory of Alberta Bandura.
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Biological typology, Hana Aizenka personality theory theory. Behavioral approach to personality, Beres Frederic Skiner's theory. Theory of social cognition, the theory of Alberta Bandura.
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Biological typology, Hana Aizenka personality theory theory. Behavioral approach to personality, Beres Frederic Skiner's theory. Theory of social cognition, the theory of Alberta Bandura.
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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Personality theories of the humanistic approach, Karl Renson Roger's theory, Abraham Maslow's theory, Existential psychology's approach to the understanding of personality, Victor Frankl's logotherapy.
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Auditorium
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Personality theories of the humanistic approach, Karl Renson Roger's theory, Abraham Maslow's theory, Existential psychology's approach to the understanding of personality, Victor Frankl's logotherapy.
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Personality theories of the humanistic approach, Karl Renson Roger's theory, Abraham Maslow's theory, Existential psychology's approach to the understanding of personality, Victor Frankl's logotherapy.
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Location
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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Theories of traits and personality factors. The Big Five model, Raimonds Ketel's theory. Personality theories of cognitive orientation, George Alexander Kelly's theory
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Auditorium
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Theories of traits and personality factors. The Big Five model, Raimonds Ketel's theory. Personality theories of cognitive orientation, George Alexander Kelly's theory
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Auditorium
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Theories of traits and personality factors. The Big Five model, Raimonds Ketel's theory. Personality theories of cognitive orientation, George Alexander Kelly's theory
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Location
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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Theoretical perspectives on the classification of healthy personality traits. Classification and diagnosis of personality disorders in the frame of different theoretical personality models.
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Modality
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Other
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Topics
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Theoretical perspectives on the classification of healthy personality traits. Classification and diagnosis of personality disorders in the frame of different theoretical personality models.
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Auditorium
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Personality research and analysis of results within the framework of different theoretical models of personality.
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Personality research and analysis of results within the framework of different theoretical models of personality.
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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The latest research directions in personality research. Participation in the RSU conference: Health and personality development: an interdisciplinary approach.
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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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Other
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Topics
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The latest research directions in personality research. Participation in the RSU conference: Health and personality development: an interdisciplinary approach.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
6.00
Contact hours:
40 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
The Cambridge handbook of personality psychology /edited by Philip J. (2020). Corr and Gerald Matthews. (2nd ed.). New York: Cambridge University Press.
2.
Allen, B.P. (2016). Personality Theories: Development, Growth, and Diversity. (5th ed.). Abingdon, Oxon: Psychology Press. eBook Academic CollectionSuitable for English stream
3.
Larsen, R. J., & Buss, D. M. (2024). Personality psychology: Domains of knowledge about human nature (8th ed.). McGraw-Hill Education.Suitable for English stream
4.
Funder, D. C. (2024). The personality puzzle (9th ed.). W. W. Norton & Company.Suitable for English stream
5.
Haslam, N., & Smillie, L. (2022). An introduction to personality, individual differences & intelligence (3rd ed.). Routledge.Suitable for English stream
6.
Ashton, M. C. (2022). Individual differences and personality (4th ed.). Academic Press.Suitable for English stream
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Haslam, C., Jetten, J., Cruwys, T., Bentley, S. V., & Haslam, S. A. (2025). Groups 4 health: Managing loneliness and social disconnection. Treatments that work. Oxford University Press.
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Personality and Individual Differences
Additional Reading
1.
Markon, K. E., Fossati, A., Somma, A., & Krueger, R. F. (2024). Understanding the Personality Inventory for DSM-5 (PID-5) (1st ed.). American Psychiatric Association PublishingSuitable for English stream
2.
Plotnikov, D. V. (2024). Accentuation of human personality integral parameters as a risk factor for psychosomatic disorders (1st ed.). Nova Science Publishers, Incorporated.Suitable for English stream
3.
Kakulapati, V. (Ed.). (2024). Pattern analysis of personality dimensions using artificial intelligence (1st ed.). Cambridge Scholars PublishingSuitable for English stream
4.
Zande, D. (2015). Depresijas simptomi vecākiem grūtniecības laikā un pēc dzemdībām, sociālais atbalsts un zīdaiņa temperaments
5.
Perepjolkina, V. (2014). Daudzdimensionālas personības aptaujas izstrāde un validizācija Latvijas pieaugušo izlasē (Promocijas darbs). Latvijas Universitāte.
Other Information Sources
1.
Journal of Research in Personality (JRP)Suitable for English stream
2.
International Journal of Personality Psychology (IJPP)Suitable for English stream
3.
Journal of Individual Differences