PSY3603 PERSONALITY IN SOCIAL AND WORK PSYCHOLOGY
| Course Code: |
2333603 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): |
3(3-0) |
| ECTS Credit: |
7.0 |
| Department: |
Psychology |
| Language of Instruction: |
English |
| Level of Study: |
Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: |
Assoc.Prof.Dr. YONCA TOKER GÜLTAÞ |
| Offered Semester: |
Fall and Spring Semesters. |
Course Content
Up-to-date personality theories, empirical tindings, and assessments with a particular focus on the social psychology and work psychology literatures are covered. Topics include, but are not limited to trait theories, the social-cognitive approach, aberrant personality models, group differences, implicit personality, cognitive biases, research methods used in studying personality, pros and cons of various assessment systems, and malleability of personality with a focus on the concepts of personality strength, situational specificity, and personality capabilities
