Knowledge

The student...

has knowledge of models for personality and personality structures, and how these adress something about individual differences
has knowledge of the basis of personality, and what constitutes normal and abnormal variation in personality
has knowledge of central studies of personality and how different facets within personality can be operationalized and observed
has knowledge of how the concept of personality has developed over time
knows how knowledge of personality is used in research and development work to understand individual differences

Skills

The student...

can apply knowledge of personality psychology to understand individual differences in behavior and preferences
can discuss possible applications of knowledge about personality
can master professional forms of expression and terminology in describing and discussing relevant personality theories and models
can apply central tests and tools used in mapping and in studies of personality

General competence

The student...

has insight into research ethical precautions related to the study of personality
can independently present and discuss different models and approaches to personality
can discuss and present possible innovative areas of application for personality psychology

Subject description 7152

Personality Psychology