Credit Points 10

Legacy Code 101679

Coordinator Phoebe Bailey Opens in new window

Description In 2022 this subject replaced by BEHV 2018 - Personality. Personality is the study of the mental and behavioural factors on which individual human beings vary. In other words, the study of personality is the attempt to understand why a given individual is the way he/she is. This subject involves an examination of the major personality theories, applications to individual differences, and contemporary research. Emphasis is placed on a critical understanding of personality research and its implications for the practice of psychology.

School Psychology

Discipline Psychology

Student Contribution Band HECS Band 4 10cp

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Level Undergraduate Level 3 subject

Pre-requisite(s) BEHV 1018

Equivalent Subjects BEHV 2011 - Personality Motivation and Emotion

Assumed Knowledge

Basic understanding of core concepts of personality, social and developmental psychology.