Overview
This course examines a number of theories of personality, including the key theorists and concepts associated with each theory, along with the strengths and limitations of each theory.
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of PSYC 356, students will be able to achieve the following learning outcomes:
- discuss the primary emphasis of each specific personality theory as well as the range and limitations of its applications,
- recognize and clearly define the key terms and concepts relevant to each theory,
- explain the elements of each major theory or approach to personality and compare and contrast them, and
- synthesize the broad scope of the field and demonstrate written skills of course integration and sound critical analysis.
Evaluation
To receive credit for the course, you must complete all quizzes and essays, receive a grade of 50 percent or better on the final assignment, and a composite course grade of at least D (50 percent). The weighting of the composite grade is as follows:
| Activity | Weight |
| 5 Quizzes | 5 x 5% = 25% |
| Essay 1 | 12% |
| Essay 2 | 13% |
| Essay 3 | 15% |
| Final Assignment | 35% |
| Total | 100% |
To learn more about assignments and examinations, please refer to Athabasca University’s online Calendar.
Materials
Digital course materials
Links to the following course materials will be made available in the course:
Feist, G. J., Roberts, T.-A., & Feist, J. (2021). Theories of personality (10th ed.). McGraw-Hill Education.
Physical course materials
The following course materials are included in a course package that will be shipped to your home prior to your course’s start date:
Whedon, J. (Director). (2015). Avengers: Age of Ultron [Film]. Marvel Studios/Walt Disney Pictures.
Other Materials
All other course materials are available online.
Challenge for credit
Overview
The challenge for credit process allows you to demonstrate that you have acquired a command of the general subject matter, knowledge, intellectual and/or other skills that would normally be found in a university-level course.
Full information about challenge for credit can be found in the Undergraduate Calendar.
Evaluation
To receive credit for the PSYC 356 challenge registration, you must achieve a grade of at least 50 percent on the online exam and obtain a composite mark of at least D (50 percent) to pass.
| Activity | Weight |
| Research Paper | 50% |
| Online Exam | 50% |
| Total | 100% |
Challenge for credit course registration form