Basic Tendencies of Personality (VS1) (U03327)

? Credit Points : 10 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : PPL-4-BTPV1-PS

This course will cover theoretical models of personality and empirical studies of basic personality. The course will include animal personality; cross cultural studies of personality; behaviour genetics; life-span development and evolution of personality.

? Keywords : Personality; genetics; behaviour

Entry Requirements

? This course is only available to part year visiting students.

? This course is a variant of the following course : U03148

? Pre-requisites : Degree major in Psychology and passes in psychology courses at least to the equivalent of junior honours level in Edinburgh. Prior agreement with the 4th Year Honours Course Organiser: Dr. Martha Whiteman (Ext. 50 3317).

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Psychology, (School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences, Schedule I)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 4th year

? Delivery Period : Block 2 only

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 5 weeks

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
29/10/2007	14:00	15:50

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Monday	14:00	15:50	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

At the end of the course, students should be able to critically evaluate theory and research into
1. Personality in animals
2. Personality development and cross-cultural studies of personality
3. Genetic and evolutionary factors in personality