Psychology of Personality

The aim of the course is to familiarize students with theories of personality in light of of their scientific and practical applications.

The course presents key theories of personality psychology. An introduction to historical and contemporary approaches is proposed, with a focus on the most important dynamic foundations. The problem of predicting human behaviour in interaction with the environment on the basis of personality theories, in the light of references to mental health, is discussed. In addition, the issue of measurement and multiplicity of personality typologies was taken into account. Throughout the course, students will create various references to the topics taught in classes to better understand constant and variable factors referred to as personality.

Reading:

Buss, D.M., Cantor, N. (eds.) (1989 or newer editions). Personality psychology: recent trends and emerging directions. New York.

Nasello, J. A., Triffaux, J. M., & Hansenne, M. (2023). Individual differences and personality traits across situations. Current Issues in Personality Psychology.

Pervin, L.A. (1990 or newer editions). Handbook of personality: theory and research. New York.

Freud, S. (1988 or newer editions). The interpretation of dreams. Basic Books.

Optional readings:

Freud, S. (1986). Historical and expository works on psychoanalysis : History of the psychoanalytic movement, an autobiographical study, outline of psychoanalysis and other works. Penguin Books.

Shrout, P.E., Fiske, S.T. (1995 or newer editions). Personality research, methods, and theory. New York.