The primary text for this portion ofthe course will be as follows: Feist, J., & Feist,
G.B. (2006). Theories of Personality. Boston, MA: McGraw Hill. Publishing.
PSY-847
TOPICS IN INDIViDUAL DIFFERENCES (PERSONALITY SECTION)
Spring 2007
Instructor: Don Beal, Ph.D. 112 Cammack Hall
622-1108
Catalog Description: Prerequisite: Departmental approval. This half of the course covers theories and research concerning the structure, development and function of normal personality an examination of various preventative mental health strategies.
Course Objectives: The main purpose of this part of the course is to familiarize you with the theory and research of the major personality theories. During this part of the term you will become familiar with structural, developmental, dynamic, and psychopathological, and mental health constructs of the major theorists within the domain of Personality Theory. In addition, you will become familiar with the current perspectives and research on the empirical approaches to personality theory. Finally we will discuss some of the literature in preventative mental health.
The primary text for this portion of the course will be as follows:
Feist, J., & Feist, G.B. (2006). Theories of Personality. Boston, MA: McGraw Hill
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In addition. th~re may be several assigned readings.
1. :Readingsl Readings will consist primarily of assigned chapters in the text. In addition supplemental readings may be assigned. 2. Ex?.ms: TIlere will be three exanlS given during this portion of the course. These exams will cover assigned reading material (whether or not it is covered in the lertu!'e). lect'.'res, CI:>5S d~scl!ssions alld presenta:il)m:. E~~'!I11s rna:' in::.'hld~ multiple choice, short answer essays, and lengthy essay items. The dates of these exams are noted on the course schedule. It should be noted that these dates are tentative, and may be changed depending on where we are in the course content. In any event, you will receive a full weeks notice as to when your exact exam date will be.
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3. Presentation: The class will he oip-anized around the concept of a seminar. Each of you will wm'k with a partner and will make a presentation on one oftlle theories described in the text. Your presentation will be approximately 40-45 minutes in length, and your task will be to explain the particular theorist explains personality. You will be responsible to provide your. . classmates with a study-guide over the theorist. 1-1:.5 fOr Ic....vdt!.v. c:;. hA-c./J_qr o u/'l01 .g:;~.::.,: r. - ;,. J
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4. Attendance: This is a professional training program designed to prepare you to assume ~o"/09'V the roles and the responsibilities of a mental health protessional in the schools or the community. You are expected to take on the roles and responsibilities as would an individual who is preparing to enter the profession. As part of this process, you are expected to be present in all class sessions. Missing classes should be unusual. In the event that some unforeseen circumstance arises, you are expected to confer with your instructor in advance. 5. Grades: General Policy: An issue of importance for all of us is the criteria or standards against which our work will be evaluated in the determination of grades. The purpose of this section is to begin to make explicit the standards used in this course. As a statement of University policy, the grade of A is given for "excellence". For the purpose of this course, the A is assigned for outstanding work. Outstanding being defined as distinguished, conspicuous, or performance significantly above what is expected. It should be emphasized that this is nill the expected performance for students in theil graduate training. It is unusual, this work stands out, it stands apart. 1be grade of fiB" is assigned for doing that which is expected in the course, and doing it well. The grade of B is the modal grade of graduate school. It is assigned when one has
mastered the assigned material as required. The grade of "e" is assigned for failure to master the assigned the material as would be expected for graduate students.
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on the three exams, your class presentation, and your in-class participation. Your grade for this portion of the course will be based on a scale ofl 000 points. Seven-huncred and fifty of those points will come from the examinations (250 points per exam), 200 points ,"ill come from your in-class presentation, and 50 points wiil come from your in-class participution. The final grade for the cours~ wiH be hased on the total accumdated :-:>i!tts eW1lcl..~ from your scores from each section of the class.
For the purposes of this portion of the course, the specific grading cutoffs will be as follows: 2
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90.00 tc leo (90% of the 1000 poin:s or 900 points) 80.00 to 89.99 (80% to 89.99% ofthe 1000 points). 70.00 to 79.99 (70% to 79.99% of the 1000 points). Below 69 (69% pf1.t~e 1000 points).
Finally, I would like to add that there is no limit to the numbers of A's, B's, etc. Nor are there any quotas for grades. As such, If the entire class dc~s outstanding work, all will receive A's.
Help When You Need It: This course is an exciting and enjoyable course .. Nevertheless there is a large amount of material, and it can be overwhelming at times. If you fmd yourself doing more poorly in the course than you would like, come in to talk to me. We can try to pinpoint the problem and get you off to a better start.
Office Hours: My scheduled office hours are Monday, Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday, 10:00 11 :00. In general, I will be in and available for appointments at other times. I encourage you to come and see me about anything, no matter how trivial it may seem. Also I can be reached by telephone. In the event that I am not in, you can leave a message with the departmental secretary, and I wiil geL ba~k to ),ou as soon e.s pos~it>le. Usually that same day.
Students with Disabilities: If you are registered with the Office of Services for Individuals with Disabilities, please make an appointment with the course instructor to discuss any academic accommodations you need. If you need academic accommodations and are not registered with the Office of Services for Individuals with Disabilities, please contact the Office directly either in person on the first floor of the Turley House or by telephone at (859) 622-1500. Upon individual request, this ::;j'i~ ...~u ... Cu~~ u~ lTl....Je ..l.vaih..oie m a.i.e:'l1""d·,t tUflTIS.
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Outline
Unit 1:
1117/07 - 1131107 / /'" Chapters 4,5~d 6! in Feist & Feist. !.F:Xciin # 1 (2/02/07).
Unit 2:
2105107 - 2119107 ./ Chapters 7:8', 9-;1 0;1 ('and l1in Feist & Feist. ~am #2 (2/21/07).
Unit 3:
2123107 - 3/07/07 Chapters 14, 15, 16, 17, and 18 in Feist & Feist. Exam #2 (3/9/07).
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