Campbell, Duncan G.

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University of Montana

University of Montana ScholarWorks at University of Montana University of Montana Course Syllabi, 2021-2025 Fall 9-1-2022 PSYX 385.01: Psychology of Personality - Methodology, Theories, & Application Duncan G. Campbell University of Montana, Missoula, Duncan.Campbell@mso.umt.edu Follow this and additional works at: https://scholarworks.umt.edu/syllabi2021-2025 Let us know how access to this document benefits you. Recommended Citation Campbell, Duncan G., "PSYX 385.01: Psychology of Personality - Methodology, Theories, & Application" (2022). University of Montana Course Syllabi, 2021-2025. 295. https://scholarworks.umt.edu/syllabi2021-2025/295 This Syllabus is brought to you for free and open access by ScholarWorks at University of Montana. It has been accepted for inclusion in University of Montana Course Syllabi, 2021-2025 by an authorized administrator of ScholarWorks at University of Montana. For more information, please contact scholarworks@mso.umt.edu. Psyx 385 – Psychology of Personality:  Methodology, Theories, & Application Fall 2022, Section 1 Course Location and Time Liberal Arts 11 (Eck Hall) Tuesday and Thursday, 9:30-10:50 am Instructor Information Instructor:  Duncan G. Campbell, Ph.D. Teaching Assistant: Savannah Goudreau, MA Email:  duncan.campbell@umontana.edu  savannah.goudreau@umconnect.umt.edu Office:  Skaggs Bldg., Room 312 Skaggs Bldg., Room 311 Office hours: Wednesdays 9-10:30; Thursdays 2-3:30p TBD Phone: (406) 243-4731 Coronavirus Precautions:  This course is offered in person.  UM does not currently have a mask requirement for classroom spaces.  Required or not, we respect those choosing to wear a mask to reduce the spread of respiratory viruses. It is important to note that the virus that causes COVID-19 is circulating and prevalent in Missoula. The university encourages COVID-19 vaccines and boosters, which are offered for students at the Health Services Pharmacy inside Curry Health Center. Some of us may become infected and experience sickness during the semester.  COVID testing for students is available at Curry Health Center. If you are feeling unwell or have tested positive for COVID-19, please do not come to class. If you test positive, you need to isolate and avoid in-person classes for at least five days. If you’re unable to attend lecture in-person due to sickness or a positive COVID-19 test, please contact Savannah or me; we will make a plan to ensure that you stay up to date with course requirements.  Course Objectives This course introduces historical and modern conceptions of personality in three sections: background/methodology, major theoretical perspectives/aspects, and applications. We begin with background and methodology to set the stage for the work that follows. In the second division, we examine the major theoretical perspectives or ‘aspects’ of personality psychology. Within each aspect, we study the work of influential/representative theorists. As we examine these formative works, it is important to remember that these scientists were trained in the Western tradition and that there are more ‘ways of knowing’ than those that dominate Western psychological science. In addition, many early theorists were Europeans; their theoretical perspectives and contributions were undoubtedly influenced by their worldviews.  In the course’s final weeks, we will apply our new knowledge to investigation of issues of everyday interest. At the close of the semester, I expect you to be well-informed about the field of personality psychology. You will be able to articulate key features of the major theoretical perspectives/aspects in the field, and you will be knowledgeable about major theorists’ contributions to each aspect.  Knowledge in these areas will increase your understanding of the human experience and will serve as a foundation for development of knowledge regarding counseling and psychotherapeutic interventions.  Learning Outcomes Over the course of the semester, you will: 1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of commonly-used research methodologies in personality psychology and will understand how different types of personality data inform the science of personality. 2. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of historical and contemporary theoretical models of personality. Psychology 385 (1) Dr. Campbell 3. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the application of personality theory to health, gender identity, and culture/ethnicity. A Note on Inclusion The Department of Psychology strives to create a climate that affirms people of diverse life experiences and cultures. As an academic community, we are committed to nurturing personal, intellectual, and aesthetic diversity. In all our activities, we welcome active participation by people from diverse groups and backgrounds, including, but not limited to those defined by the following: ethnicity; gender identity and expression; sexual orientation; age; country of origin; socioeconomic status; religious beliefs; political affiliation; health status and needs; neurodiversity; and Veteran status. By encouraging expression from multiple perspectives in our coursework, we help each other participate more fully in our increasingly diverse society. This course affirms people of all gender identities and expressions. Please let me know if you use a different name than what is on the class roster. I use male pronouns (he, him, his). If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me. The bottom line: This is an open and affirming classroom. Each of you belongs here. Though we will not always agree, we will respect each other, no matter what. Conflict and differences in belief are facts of life. When we disagree, we will communicate our opinions and disagreements with mutual respect. I am hopeful that will abide by these tenets of my teaching philosophy and classroom environment. Please let me know if you have concerns or questions. Required Text and Additional Readings Friedman, H.S. & Schustack, M.W. (2016). Personality: Classic Theories and Modern Research, 6th Edition. Boston, MA: Pearson. This text is available through commercial vendors (e.g., Amazon), or you can order electronic access on a monthly basis directly from the publisher (Pearson). The monthly cost is $9.99.  The following link will take you directly to Pearson’s monthly access page: click here.   **Additional required and supplemental readings will be announced and made available via Moodle.  Course Requirements and Policies 1. Exams: All exams will be administered in-person. Three midterms (multiple choice and short answer questions) and a cumulative final (multiple choice) will assess your knowledge and understanding of the course material. Each midterm covers a course section (1. chapters 1-4; 2. chapters 5-7; 3. chapters 8-10); the cumulative final covers all previous sections and the section between Exam 3 and the semester’s end. Each exam is worth 50 points and assesses your understanding of the material presented in the lectures and the assigned readings. Please note that the exams will cover material from the assigned readings that is not discussed in class and material from lecture that you will not find in the text. Tentative midterm dates are listed on the course schedule. Please note that the midterm dates might change depending on the pace of the class.  The date and time of the final examination is determined by the University Registrar’s office.  Neither the date nor the time (Thursday, December 15th, 10:10a-12:10p) of the final examination will change.   Make-up exams: Make-up exams will be granted only if an absence is excused for one of the following reasons: 1) participation in a university-sanctioned athletic or formal academic event; 2) illness or COVID exposure; 3) death or illness in your family; 4) participation in cultural events or religious observances. Psychology 385 (1) Dr. Campbell 2. Quizzes: I will deploy four quizzes during the semester, with one quiz occurring during each section of the course (10 points each; 40 points total). Quizzes will be announced in class and submitted via Moodle. Quiz dates and details are determined by course pacing. 3. Reaction Papers: The drive to understand personality, individual differences, and ‘what makes people tick’ is not restricted to personality scientists. Indeed, entertainment (movies, television, etc.) and popular media, the news media, and social media brim with references to personality. Some of these references are based in science, while others are clearly not. For each of two reaction papers, you will find and review an article, story, self-assessment tool, etc. that implicates personality psychology. After reading and reviewing each target story/article, you will draft and submit a reaction paper. Each paper is ‘worth’ a maximum of 5 points. You must complete two papers over the course of the semester. One must be submitted no later than Thursday, October 27, and the other must be submitted by Tuesday, November 29. You are encouraged to find target articles, stories, etc. in the news media, entertainment media, and/or social media. Your papers should be brief (1 page, single-spaced maximum). They should do the following: 1. provide a concise summary of the target story/article; 2. describe its relevance to any of the specific topics we have discussed in the class; and, 3) describe your reaction or the thoughts the work brought to mind for you. For example, in describing your reaction, you might focus on a critique, the authors’ accurate or inaccurate assumptions, failures (or successes!) in the authors’ logic, the usefulness of the work or its implications for understanding people, things that surprised you, etc.  More details will be presented in class once the semester gets underway. 4. Expectations  You are expected to read all assignments prior to class meetings. I also expect you to be present for each class meeting and to be an active class participant. Your classmates and I will appreciate your discretion with respect to cell phone conversations, text messaging, and personal conversations. Finally, I correspond with students regularly via email.  Please note that UM policy requires all e-mail correspondence to use official University email accounts (e.g., name.name@umontana.edu; name.name@umconnect.umt.edu).  Please send all email correspondence from your University of Montana account.  Academic integrity  All students must practice academic honesty. Academic misconduct is subject to an academic penalty by the course instructor and/or a disciplinary sanction by the University. Specifically, cheating will result in a “0” for the assignment in question and may result in a failing course grade and dismissal from the University. Please enlist my help if you are having difficulty with the course content. Plagiarism is an example of academic dishonesty and will be addressed accordingly. If you have questions about plagiarism, please let me know. Finally, please review the Student Conduct Code. 5. Disability modifications  The University of Montana assures equal access to instruction through collaboration between students with disabilities, instructors, and Office for Disability Equity.  If you have a disability that adversely affects your academic performance, and you have not already registered with the Office of Disability Equity, please contact them (Lommasson Center 154 or call 406.243.2243).  I will work with you and Disability Services to provide appropriate accommodations. 6. Important dates You may drop the course (with no “W”) or change your grading option via CyberBear through the 15th instructional day (September 19). You may drop the course or change grading options via Drop form through the 45th instructional day (October 31: Fee applies; instructor & advisor signatures required; a Psychology 385 (1) Dr. Campbell “W” will appear on transcript for drops). Beyond the 45th day, dropping courses and/or changing grading options require a Petition to Change Registration form (Fee applies; instructor, advisor and Dean of College signatures required; a “WP” [Withdraw Passing] or “WF” [Withdraw Failing] will appear on transcript). I will assign an ‘incomplete’ only when urgent circumstances arise. These circumstances will require appropriate documentation (e.g., letter from a physician, etc.). Please contact the Registrar’s Office to confirm details about registration and the dates above. 7. Grading  Grades are assigned using a 200-point scale. You earn points on exams, quizzes, and reaction papers.    Exams: Each of the 4 exams is worth 50 points. Your lowest midterm (Exams 1-3) is dropped. In total, exams (your two highest midterms and the final) account for 150 points (75% of course total).   Quizzes: We’ll have four quizzes during the semester, one during each section of the course (10 points each; 40 points total). Quizzes will be announced in class and completed on Moodle.   Reaction Papers: Each reaction papers is ‘worth’ 5 points.  Exams:  Midterm   50  Midterm    50  Midterm, Lowest (dropped) 0  Final     50 Quizzes (4 at 10 points each)  40 Papers (2 at 5 points each)  10  There will be no grade curves in this course. Point totals are always ‘rounded up’ in the student’s favor.  Final grades will be assigned using the following scale:   Points Letter Grade 187-200 A 180-186 A- 173-179 B+ 167-172 B 160-166 B- 153-159 C+ 140-152 C 120-139 D <120 F    Psychology 385 (1) Dr. Campbell Tentative Course Schedule Date Topics Required Reading Tuesday, Aug. 30 Introduction: defining personality Chapter 1 Thursday, Sept. 1 Course Overview and Personality Measurement Chapter 2 Tuesday, Sept. 6 Measurement & Psychometrics  Chapter 2 Thursday, Sept. 8 Psychoanalysis: Origins Chapter 3 Tuesday, Sept. 13 Psychoanalysis: Models Chapter 3; Freud (Moodle) Thursday, Sept. 15 Psychoanalysis: Defense & development Chapter 3 Tuesday, Sept. 20 Neoanalysts: Adler  Chapter 4 Thursday, Sept. 22 Neoanalytic & relational perspectives: Horney; Object Relations Chapter 4 Tuesday, Sept. 27 Exam 1  Chapters 1-4 Thursday, Sept. 29 Biological aspects: Evolutionary approaches Temperament & Eysenck’s Arousal/Activation theory Chapter 5 Tuesday, Oct. 4 Gray’s reinforcement sensitivity Chapter 5 Thursday, Oct. 6 Behavioral and learning aspects: Pavlov, Watson & Skinner Chapter 6 Tuesday, Oct. 11 Skinner’s radical behaviorism Chapter 6 Thursday, Oct. 13 Cognitive aspects: Kelly and the origins of cognitive theory Chapter 7 Tuesday, Oct. 18 Bandura’s Social Cognitive theory Chapter 7 Thursday, Oct. 20 Exam 2 Chapters 5-7 Tuesday, Oct. 25 Trait Aspects: Allport, Factor analysis and the Lexical Hypothesis Chapter 8 Thursday, Oct. 27* The Five Factor Model and Theory Chapter 8 Tuesday, Nov. 1 Humanism: Carl Rogers, phenomenology, and the self-concept Chapter 9 Thursday, Nov. 3 Rogers, Continued  Chapter 9 Tuesday, Nov. 8 Election Day: No Classes   Thursday, Nov. 10 Maslow’s self-actualization Chapter 9 Tuesday, Nov. 15 Early Person-situation Interactionism: HS Sullivan and Henry Murray Chapter 10 Thursday, Nov. 17 Contemporary Interactionism: Mischel and Shoda’s Cognitive Affective Personality System Chapter 10 Tuesday, Nov. 22 Exam 3 Chapters 8-10 Thursday, Nov. 24 Holiday: University offices closed.  Tuesday, Nov. 29* Personality, culture and ethnicity  Chapter 13 Thursday, Dec. 1 Personality and Health: Pathways & mechanisms Chapter 12 Tuesday, Dec. 6 Appraisal and stress Chapter 12 Thursday, Dec. 8 Sex and Gender: Basic principles and contemporary issues: Gender identity and personality Chapter 11; Helgeson, 2015; Hyde, 2016 Thursday, Dec. 15:  FINAL EXAM: 10:10a-12:10p  All readings, inclusive * Reaction paper due date 

PSYX 385.01: Psychology of Personality - Methodology, Theories, & Application

University of Montana ScholarWorks at University of Montana University of Montana Course Syllabi, 2021-2025 Spring 2-1-2022 PSYX 385.01: Psychology of Personality - Methodology, Theories, & Application Duncan G. Campbell University of Montana, Missoula, Duncan.Campbell@mso.umt.edu Follow this and additional works at: https://scholarworks.umt.edu/syllabi2021-2025 Let us know how access to this document benefits you. Recommended Citation Campbell, Duncan G., "PSYX 385.01: Psychology of Personality - Methodology, Theories, & Application" (2022). University of Montana Course Syllabi, 2021-2025. 756. https://scholarworks.umt.edu/syllabi2021-2025/756 This Syllabus is brought to you for free and open access by ScholarWorks at University of Montana. It has been accepted for inclusion in University of Montana Course Syllabi, 2021-2025 by an authorized administrator of ScholarWorks at University of Montana. For more information, please contact scholarworks@mso.umt.edu. Psyx 385 – Psychology of Personality:  Methodology, Theories, & Application Spring 2022, Section 1 Course Location and Time Social Sciences 356 Tuesday and Thursday, 11:00-12:20 pm Instructor Information Instructor:  Duncan G. Campbell, Ph.D. Email:  duncan.campbell@umontana.edu  Office:  Skaggs Bldg., Room 143 Office hours: Wednesdays 9-10:30; Thursdays 2-3:30p  Phone: (406) 243-4731 Coronavirus Precautions:  UM requires masks in all indoor spaces, including our classroom. High quality masks are recommended. Given the prevalence of COVID infections, our lectures will stream live in ZOOM. Lectures will be recorded and available upon request to students who require them. Synchronous ZOOM streaming and lecture recording will continue unless or until the risk of COVID infection drops substantially. If you are feeling unwell or have had an exposure, please do not come to class.  If you’re unwell and unable to attend lecture (in-person or remotely), please contact me so we can plan for you to stay up to date.  Click here to access the lecture in ZOOM (Meeting ID: 941 3505 6332) Course Objectives This course introduces historical and modern conceptualizations of personality in three sections: background/methodology, major theoretical perspectives/aspects, and applications. We begin with background and methodology to set the stage for the work that follows. In the second division, we examine the major theoretical perspectives or ‘aspects’ of personality psychology. Within each aspect, we study the work of influential/representative theorists. As we examine these formative works, it is important to remember that these scientists were trained in the Western tradition and that there are more ‘ways of knowing’ than those that dominate Western psychological science. In addition, many early theorists were Europeans; their theoretical perspectives and contributions were undoubtedly influenced by their worldviews.  In the course’s final weeks, we will apply our new knowledge to investigation of issues of everyday interest. At the close of the semester, I expect you to be well-informed about the field of personality psychology. You will be able to articulate key features of the major theoretical perspectives/aspects in the field, and you will be knowledgeable about major theorists’ contributions to each aspect.  Knowledge in these areas will increase your understanding of the human experience and will serve as a foundation for development of knowledge regarding counseling and psychotherapeutic interventions.  Learning Outcomes Over the course of the semester, you will: 1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of commonly-used research methodologies in personality psychology and will understand how different types of personality data inform the science of personality. 2. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of historical and contemporary theoretical models of personality. 3. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the application of personality theory to health, gender identity, and culture/ethnicity. Psychology 385 (1) Dr. Campbell A Note on Inclusion The Department of Psychology strives to create a climate that affirms people of diverse life experiences and cultures. As an academic community, we are committed to nurturing personal, intellectual, and aesthetic diversity. In all our activities, I welcome active participation by people from diverse groups and backgrounds, including, but not limited to those defined by the following: ethnicity; gender identity; sexual orientation; age; country of origin; socioeconomic status; religious beliefs; political affiliation; health status and needs; neurodiversity; and Veteran status. By fostering multiple perspectives in our coursework, we can help each other participate more fully in the global community and our increasingly diverse society. This course affirms people of all gender identities and expressions. Please let me know if you use a different name than what is on the class roster. I use male pronouns (he, him, his). If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me. The bottom line: This is an open and affirming classroom. Each of you belongs here. Though we will not always agree, we will respect each other, no matter what. Conflict and differences in belief are facts of life. When we disagree, we will communicate our opinions and disagreements with mutual respect. I am hopeful that will abide by these tenets of my teaching philosophy and classroom environment. Please let me know if you have concerns or questions. Required Text Friedman, H.S. & Schustack, M.W. (2016). Personality: Classic Theories and Modern Research, 6th Edition. Boston, MA: Pearson. **Additional required and supplemental readings will be announced and made available via Moodle.  The textbook is provided by the University of Montana Bookstore through Moodle at a discounted rate; the bookstore negotiated this rate on your behalf. Your discounted price is included with your course fee, but you have the option to opt out of the program to have that cost refunded to your student account. If for any reason you decide to purchase your materials elsewhere, you can opt out of this program by the add/drop deadline on February 1st, 2022, 11:59PM MST and you will receive the refund later in the term. We are using an eBook: - Click the RedShelf link in your course’s module in Moodle. - Click View Course Materials. - Click Start Reading To opt out: - Click the RedShelf link in your course’s module in Moodle - Click View Course Materials - Scroll down to the gray opt-out button and follow the prompts  For any questions about billing, please contact Amanda Peterson at amanda.peterson@mso.umt.edu. For any questions about using your eBook, please reference RedShelf Solve.   Psychology 385 (1) Dr. Campbell Course Requirements and Policies 1. Exams:  Three midterms (multiple choice and short answer questions) and a cumulative final (multiple choice) will assess your knowledge and understanding of the course material. Each midterm covers a course section (chapters 1-4, chapters 5-7, chapters 8-10); the cumulative final assesses all previous sections and the section between Exam 3 and the semester’s end. Each exam is worth 50 points and assesses your understanding of the material presented in the lectures and the assigned readings. Please note that the exams will cover material from the assigned readings that is not discussed in class and material from lecture that you will not find in the text. Tentative midterm dates are listed on the course schedule. Please note that the midterm dates might change depending on the pace of the class.  The date and time of the final examination is determined by the University Registrar’s office.  Neither the date nor the time (Friday, May 13 @ 8:00a) of the final examination will change.   Make-up exams: Make-up exams will be granted only if an absence is excused for one of the following reasons: 1) participation in a university-sanctioned athletic or formal academic event; 2) illness or COVID exposure; 3) death or illness in your family; 4) participation in cultural events or religious observances. 2. Quizzes: I will deploy four quizzes during the semester, with one quiz occurring during each section of the course (10 points each; 40 points total). Quizzes will be announced in class and submitted via Moodle. Quiz dates and details are to be determined. 3. Reaction Papers: The drive to understand personality, individual differences, and ‘what makes people tick’ is not restricted to personality scientists. Indeed, entertainment (movies, television, etc.) and popular media, the news media, and social media brim with references to personality. Some of these references are based in science, while others are clearly not. For each of two reaction papers, you will find and review an article, story, self-assessment tool, etc. that implicates personality psychology. You are encouraged to find these articles, stories, etc. in the news media, entertainment media, and/or social media. After reading and reviewing each target story/article, you will draft and submit a reaction paper. Each paper is ‘worth’ a maximum of 5 points. You must complete two papers over the course of the semester. One must be submitted no later than March 17th, and the other must be submitted by April 22nd. Your papers should be brief (1 page, single-spaced maximum). They should do the following: 1. provide a concise summary of the target story/article; 2. describe its relevance to any of the specific topics we have discussed in the class; and, 3) describe your reaction or the thoughts the work brought to mind for you. For example, in describing your reaction, you might focus on a critique, the authors’ accurate or inaccurate assumptions, failures (or successes!) in the authors’ logic, the usefulness of the work or its implications for understanding people, things that surprised you, etc.  More details will be presented in class once the semester gets underway. 4. Expectations  You are expected to read all assignments prior to class meetings. I also expect you to be present for each class meeting and to be an active class participant. Your classmates and I will appreciate your discretion with respect to cell phone conversations, text messaging, and personal conversations. Finally, I correspond with students regularly via email.  Please note that UM policy prohibits e-mail correspondence to and from a non-University email account (e.g, name@gmail.com).  Please send all email correspondence from your University account.  Academic integrity  All students must practice academic honesty. Academic misconduct is subject to an academic penalty by the course instructor and/or a disciplinary sanction by the University. Specifically, cheating will result in Psychology 385 (1) Dr. Campbell a “0” for the assignment in question and may result in a failing course grade and dismissal from the University. Please enlist my help if you are having difficulty with the course content. Plagiarism is an example of academic dishonesty and will be addressed accordingly. If you have questions about what might constitute plagiarism, please let me know. Finally, please review the Student Conduct Code . 5. Disability modifications  The University of Montana assures equal access to instruction through collaboration between students with disabilities, instructors, and Office for Disability Equity.  If you have a disability that adversely affects your academic performance, and you have not already registered with the Office of Disability Equity, please contact them (Lommasson Center 154 or call 406.243.2243).  I will work with you and Disability Services to provide appropriate accommodations. 6. Important dates You may drop the course (with no “W”) or change your grading option via CyberBear through the 15th instructional day (February 7). You may drop the course or change grading options via Drop form through the 45th instructional day (March 29: Fee applies; instructor & advisor signatures required; a “W” will appear on transcript for drops). Beyond the 45th day, dropping courses and/or changing grading options require a Petition to Change Registration form (Fee applies; instructor, advisor and Dean of College signatures required; a “WP” [Withdraw Passing] or “WF” [Withdraw Failing] will appear on transcript). I will assign an ‘incomplete’ only when urgent circumstances arise. These circumstances will require appropriate documentation (e.g., letter from a physician, etc.). Please contact the Registrar’s Office to confirm details about registration and the dates above. 7. Grading  Course grades are assigned using a 200-point scale. Points are earned through exams, quizzes, and brief reaction papers.    Exams: Each exam is worth 50 points. Your lowest midterm (Exams 1-3) is dropped. In total, exams account for 150 points (75% of your final grade). These 150 points are composed of the two highest midterms and the final   Quizzes: I will deploy four quizzes during the semester, with one quiz occurring during each section of the course (10 points each; 40 points total). Quizzes will be announced in class and submitted via Moodle.   Reaction Papers: Each of the reaction papers is ‘worth’ 5 points.  Exams:  Midterm   50  Midterm   50  Midterm (dropped) 0  Final    50 Quizzes (4 at 10 points each) 40 Papers (2 at 5 points each) 10   Psychology 385 (1) Dr. Campbell There will be no grade curves in this course. Point totals are always ‘rounded up’ in the student’s favor.  Final grades will be assigned using the following scale:   Points Letter Grade 187-200 A 180-186 A- 173-179 B+ 167-172 B 160-166 B- 153-159 C+ 140-152 C 120-139 D <120 F    Psychology 385 (1) Dr. Campbell Tentative Course Schedule Date Topics Required Reading Tuesday, Jan. 18 Course overview and introduction Syllabus & Chapter 1 Thursday, Jan. 20 Measurement Chapter 2 Tuesday, Jan. 25 Measurement & Psychometrics  Chapter 2 Thursday, Jan. 27 Psychoanalysis: Origins Chapter 3 Tuesday, Feb. 1 Psychoanalysis: Models Chapter 3; Freud (Moodle) Thursday, Feb. 3 Psychoanalysis: Defense & development Chapter 3 Tuesday, Feb. 8 Neoanalysts: Adler  Chapter 4 Thursday, Feb. 10 Neoanalystic & relational perspectives: Horney; Object Relations Chapter 4 Tuesday, Feb. 15 Exam 1  Chapters 1-4 Thursday, Feb. 17 Biological aspects: Evolutionary approaches Temperament & Eysenck’s Arousal/Activation theory Chapter 5 Tuesday, Feb. 22 Gray’s reinforcement sensitivity Chapter 5 Thursday, Feb. 24 Behavioral and learning aspects: Pavlov, Watson & Skinner Chapter 6 Tuesday, Mar. 1 Skinner’s radical behaviorism Chapter 6 Thursday, Mar. 3 Cognitive aspects: Kelly and the origins of cognitive theory Chapter 7 Tuesday, Mar. 8 Bandura’s Social Cognitive theory Chapter 7 Thursday, Mar. 10 Exam 2 Chapters 5-7 Tuesday, Mar. 15 Trait Aspects: Allport, Factor analysis and the Lexical Hypothesis Chapter 8 Thursday, Mar. 17 The Five Factor Model and Theory Chapter 8 Tuesday, Mar. 22 Spring Break  Thursday, Mar. 24 Spring Break  Tuesday, Mar. 29 Humanism: Carl Rogers, phenomenology, and the self-concept  Chapter 9 Thursday, Mar. 31 Rogers, Continued  Chapter 9 Tuesday, Apr. 5 Maslow’s self-actualization Chapter 9 Thursday, Apr. 7 Early Person-situation Interactionism:  HS Sullivan and Henry Murray Chapter 10 Tuesday, Apr. 12 Contemporary Interactionism:  Mischel and Shoda’s Cognitive Affective Personality System Chapter 10 Thursday, Apr 14 Exam 3 Chapters 8-10 Tuesday, Apr. 19 Personality, culture and ethnicity  Chapter 13 Thursday, Apr. 21 Personality, culture and ethnicity  Chapter 13 Tuesday, Apr. 26 Personality and Health: Pathways & mechanisms Chapter 12 Thursday, Apr. 28 Appraisal, optimism and hardiness Chapter 12 Tuesday, May 3 Sex and Gender: Basic principles  Chapter 11 Thursday, May 5 Contemporary issues: Gender identity and personality Helgeson, 2015; Hyde, 2016 Friday, May 13 FINAL EXAM: 8:00-10:00a All readings, inclusive  

University of Montana ScholarWorks at University of Montana University of Montana Course Syllabi Open Educational Resources (OER) Fall 9-1-2021 PSYX 385.01: Psychology of Personality - Methodology, Theories, and Application Duncan G. Campbell University of Montana, Missoula, Duncan.Campbell@mso.umt.edu Follow this and additional works at: https://scholarworks.umt.edu/syllabi Let us know how access to this document benefits you. Recommended Citation Campbell, Duncan G., "PSYX 385.01: Psychology of Personality - Methodology, Theories, and Application" (2021). University of Montana Course Syllabi. 12074. https://scholarworks.umt.edu/syllabi/12074 This Syllabus is brought to you for free and open access by the Open Educational Resources (OER) at ScholarWorks at University of Montana. It has been accepted for inclusion in University of Montana Course Syllabi by an authorized administrator of ScholarWorks at University of Montana. For more information, please contact scholarworks@mso.umt.edu.                                                                                                                                                                                       Psyx 385 – Psychology of Personality: Methodology, Theories, & ApplicationFall 2021, Section 1Course Location and Time LA 11 (Eck Hall)Tuesday and Thursday, 12:30 pm – 1:50 pmInstructor InformationInstructor:  Duncan G. Campbell, Ph.D.Email: duncan.campbell@umontana.eduOffice: Skaggs Bldg., Room 143Office hours: TBAPhone: (406) 243-4731Required Text Friedman, H.S. & Schustack, M.W. (2016). Personality: Classic Theories and Modern Research, 6th Edition. Boston, MA: Pearson.Additional required and supplemental readings will be announced and made available via Moodle. Course ObjectivesThis course introduces historical and modern conceptualizations of personality in three sections: background/methodology, major theoretical perspectives/aspects, and applications. We begin with backgroundand methodology in order to set the stage for the work to follow. In the second division, we examine the major theoretical perspectives or ‘aspects’ of personality psychology. Within each aspect, we study the work ofinfluential/representative theorists. In the course’s final weeks, we will apply our new knowledge toinvestigation of issues of everyday interest. At the close of the semester, I expect you to be well-informed aboutthe field of personality psychology. You will be able to articulate key features of the major theoreticalperspectives/aspects in the field, and you will be knowledgeable about major theorists’ contributions to each aspect. Knowledge in these areas will increase your understanding of the human experience and will serve as afoundation for development of knowledge regarding counseling and psychotherapeutic interventions. Learning Outcomes Over the course of the semester, students will:1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of commonly-used research methodologies in personalitypsychology and will understand how different types of personality data inform the science of personality.2. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the historical and contemporary theoretical models ofpersonality.3. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the application of personality theory to physical health,gender, and culture/ethnicity.Course Requirements and Policies1. Exams Exams: Four exams will assess your understanding of the course material. The tentative dates of thefirst three exams are listed on the attached course schedule. Please note that the dates of the first threeexams might change depending on the pace of the class. The date and time of the final examination is                                                                      Make-up exams                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Psychology 385 (1)Dr. Campbelldetermined by the University Registrar’s office. Neither the date nor the time ( ) of the final examination will change. Arrange your schedules accordingly.Each exam is worth 50 points and includes short answer and multiple choice questions. Exams willassess your understanding of the material presented in the lectures and the assigned readings. Pleasenote that the exams will assess knowledge of material from the assigned readings that is not discussed in class and material from lecture that you will not find in the text. The final exam is cumulative and covers the material discussed over the entire semester.Make-up exams will be granted only if an absence is excused for one of the following reasons: 1) participation in a university-sanctioned athletic or formal academic event; 2) a prolonged or severe illness; and 3) death or serious illness in your family. In fairness to all students, reasons for missed examsmust be documented in writing by an appropriate person or agency. Make-up exams will beadministered immediately upon your return to class and may differ in format from the standard exam (e.g., essay questions only). Furthermore, I am unlikely to be available for questions before or duringmake-up exams. Please let me know right away if you’re aware of an exam scheduling problem.2. Expectations You are expected to read all assignments prior to class meetings. I also expect you to be present foreach class meeting and to be an active class participant. Your classmates and I will appreciate your discretion with respect to cell phone conversations, text messaging, and personal conversations. Finally, although I’m happy to correspond with students via email, University policy prohibits e-mailcorrespondence to and from a non-University email account. Please send all email correspondence from your University account.3. Academic integrity All students must practice academic honesty. Academic misconduct is subject to an academic penalty bythe course instructor and/or a disciplinary sanction by the University. Specifically, cheating will result in a “0” for the assignment in question and may result in a failing course grade and dismissal from theUniversity. Please enlist my help if you are having difficulty with the course content. Plagiarism is an example of academic dishonesty and will be addressed accordingly. If you have questions about whatmight constitute plagiarism, please let me know. Finally, please review the Student Conduct Code .4. Disability modifications The University of Montana assures equal access to instruction through collaboration between students with disabilities, instructors, and Office for Disability Equity. If you have a disability that adverselyaffects your academic performance, and you have not already registered with the Office of Disability Equity (ODE), please contact them (Lommasson Center 154 or call 406.243.2243).  I will work with youand ODE to provide appropriate accommodations.5. Drop date You may drop the course or change your grading option via CyberBear through the 15th instructional day. You may drop the course or change grading options via Drop form through the 45th instructional day (Fee applies; instructor & advisor signatures required; a “W” will appear on transcript for drops). Beyond the 45th day, dropping courses and/or changing grading options require a Petition to ChangeRegistration form (Fee applies; instructor, advisor and Dean of College signatures required; a “WP” [Withdraw Passing] or “WF” [Withdraw Failing] will appear on transcript). November 2nd is the last day to drop classes or change grading options. After that date, I will not sign a Petition to Change Registration unless you provide suitable documentation of justification (e.g., prolonged illness, family    Psychology 385 (1)Dr. Campbell                                                                                                                                                emergencies, etc.). Additionally, I will assign an ‘incomplete’ only when urgent circumstances arise. These circumstances will require appropriate documentation (e.g., letter from a physician, etc.). It isyour responsibility to contact the Registrar’s Office to confirm details about registration and the datesabove.6. Grading Course grading is based on a total of 200 points.  Weighted final: Because the final exam is cumulative, I use a ‘weighted’ final procedure for thosestudents who do better on the final than the average of their performance on Exams 1-3. This weightedprocedure makes the final exam ‘worth’ ½ of the final grade, while the average of Exams 1-3 composesthe other ½. This procedure is only used if the student does better on the final and only when it improves the student’s point total. Standard final: When a student’s final performance is equal to or less good the average of Exams 1-3, Iuse a standard weight for the final. In this case, each exam is worth 50 points (i.e., 25% of the final pointtotal).There will be no grade curves in this course. Point totals are always ‘rounded up’ in the student’s favor.Final grades will be assigned using the following scale:Points LetterGrade187-200 A180-186 A-173-179 B+167-172 B160-166 B-153-159 C+140-152 C120-139 D<120 F     Date  Topics Required  Reading   Tuesday, Aug. 31   Course overview and introduction  Syllabus & Chapter 1   Thursday, Sept. 2  Measurement  Chapter 2   Tuesday, Sept. 7    Measurement & Psychometrics   Chapter 2   Thursday, Sept. 9   Psychoanalysis: Origins  Chapter 3   Tuesday, Sept. 14   Psychoanalysis: Models  Chapter 3; Freud (Moodle)   Thursday, Sept. 16   Psychoanalysis: Defense & development  Chapter 3   Tuesday, Sept. 21    Neoanalysts: Jung, Adler   Chapter 4   Thursday, Sept. 23     I Neoanalysts: Horney; Object Relations I Chapter 4    Tuesday, Sept. 28  Exam 1   Chapters 1-4   Thursday, Sept. 30      Biological aspects: Temperament & Eysenck’s Arousal/Activation theory Chapter 5   Tuesday, Oct. 5     Gray’s reinforcement sensitivity; Evolutionary approaches  Chapter 5   Thursday, Oct. 7       Behavioral and learning aspects: Pavlov, Watson & Skinner  Chapter 6   Tuesday, Oct. 12     Skinner’s behaviorism; Dollard & Miller’s social learning theory  Chapter 6   Thursday, Oct. 14    Cognitive aspects: Kelly  Chapter 7   Tuesday, Oct. 19    Bandura’s Social Cognitive theory  Chapter 7   Thursday, Oct. 21   Exam 2  Chapters 5-7   Tuesday, Oct. 26  Trait Aspects: Allport, Factor analysis and Cattell  Chapter 8   Thursday, Oct. 28     The Five Factor Model and Theory  Chapter 8   Tuesday, Nov. 2       Humanism: Carl Rogers, phenomenology, and the self-concept   Chapter 9  Thursday, Nov. 4   Rogers, Continued   Chapter 9   Tuesday, Nov. 9   Maslow’s self-actualization  Chapter 9   Thursday, Nov. 11   Early Person-situation Interactionism: HS Sullivan and Henry Murray Chapter 10   Tuesday, Nov. 16    Contemporary Interactionism: Mischel’s Cognitive Affective Personality System Chapter 10 Thursday, Nov. 18   Exam 3  Chapters 8-10  Tuesday, Nov. 23   I Sex and Gender: Basic principles   Thursday, Nov. 25 Thanksgiving   I Chapter 11  I Tuesday, Nov. 30 Contemporary issues: Gender and Personality I  Chapter 11;  ~TBA (Moodle)   Thursday, Dec. 2     Personality and Health: Pathways & mechanisms  Chapter 12   Tuesday, Dec. 7    Appraisal, optimism and hardiness  Chapter 12   Thursday, Dec. 9   I Personality, culture and ethnicity  Chapter 13  Friday, Dec. 17  (10:10-12:10p) FINAL EXAM   All readings, inclusive Psychology 385 (1)Dr. CampbellTentative Course Schedule 