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Holy Family University
School of Arts and Sciences
Course:
Credits:
Days:
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Location:
PSYC 346 P
Theories of Personality
3
Tuesday
6:30 PM– 9:30 PM
HFH 311
Instructor:
Nickolas Dominello, Ph.D.
Phone:
215-990-5976
Email:
nickdominello@gmail.com
(**preferred method of communication**)
Course Description
This course provides an introduction to various theories of personalities and the theorists behind them. A specific
focus will be on the influence of the theorist’s lives on the development of their theories and research supporting
their theories.
Course Objectives
Course Outcome
Objectives:
Compare and contrast the assumptions of the major theories
of personality, including but not limited to:
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Evaluation
Method(s):
Exams/ Mini-Research Papers
Grading
Instrument(s):
Exam key/
Grading Rubric
Exams/ Mini-Research Papers
Exam key/
Grading Rubric
Exam key/
Grading Rubric
Exam key/
Grading Rubric
Exam key/
Grading Rubric
Psychoanalytic theory (Freud, Erikson)
Analytical psychology (Jung)
Individual psychology (Adler)
Psychoanalytic social psychology (Horney-Fromm)
Learning theories (Skinner, Bandura, Dollard, Miller,s Mischel)
Dispositional/trait theories (Allport, Cattell, Eysenck)
Humanistic and existential theories (Maslow, Rogers, May)
Cognitive theories (Kelly, Beck, Ellis)
Compare and contrast the understanding of personality across
cultures
Describe the major strategies utilized for assessing
personality
Describe the role of personality and personality theory in the
treatment of psychopathology
Describe the developmental trajectory of personality
Exams/ Mini-Research Papers
Exams/ Mini-Research Papers
Exams/ Mini-Research Papers
Course Requirements
Lectures
The lectures are primarily intended to clarify material presented in the text; however, at times, lectures may cover
information that is not included in the text (e.g., handouts or short videos) in order to give a broader representation
of the material. All of the assigned information may not be covered in class lectures. You will be responsible for
material from the assigned text, regardless of lecture coverage. Group activities that supplement the lectures may
also be assigned and students are expected to participate in all activities.
Exams
There will be three exams given during the semester. If you can provide documentation (MD note, team sports
schedule), I will allow a make-up exam. Exams will follow a multiple-choice format and will not be cumulative.
Exams will cover material from the textbook, in-class assignments, and supplemental information. Each exam will
comprise of 15% of the final course grade.
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Mini-Research Papers
Three brief research papers will be assigned throughout the semester. The topic for each assignment will vary and
will be posted in the Assignment folder of the Course Content section on PsycDom at least two weeks prior to the
assignment due date. Research papers should be 3-5 pages in length (APA format) and sufficiently address the
selected writing prompt. Collectively, reaction papers will account for 25% of your final course grade.
Final Paper & Presentation
Toward the end of the semester, you will explore and evaluate a personality theory of your choosing. Your
theoretical analysis will be supported in a 5-page written paper and be offered to the class in a 5-to-7 minute
presentation/activity. Details for the assignment are posted in the Assignment folder of the Course Content section
on PsycDom. The assignment will account for 20% of your final grade.
Required Textbook
Feist, J., Feist, G.J., & Roberts, T.A. (2012). Theories of personality (8th ed.). New York, NY: McGraw
Hill.
Grading Policy
Grading will be consistent with the Holy Family grading system:
Letter Grade
A
B+
B
C+
C
D+
D
F
Final course grade is based on:
15% Exam 1
15% Exam 2
Per Credit
4.0
3.5
3.0
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
0
Equivalent
94 – 100
90 to 93
86 to 89
81-85
77-80
73-76
70-72
69 and below
15%
25%
Exam 3
Reaction Papers
Mastery of Subject
Outstanding
Superior
Above average
Average
Satisfactory
Deficient
Not Acceptable
Failure
20%
10%
Final Paper/ Presentation
Attendance/ Participation
Academic Integrity Policy
The University’s policy on academic honesty is available for review in the current Undergraduate Catalog and
Graduate Catalog. Both of these documents are available in print (School Office) and on the University’s website:
http://www.holyfamily.edu.
Violations of the University’s standards in any form (including but not limited to plagiarism) as described therein
or otherwise identified will not be tolerated. Proven incidents of academic dishonesty are subject to progressive
sanctions. Responsibility for knowing and understanding the University’s position and policies on academic
integrity rests with each student.
Disability Disclosure Statement
Any student who has a need for an accommodation based on the impact of a physical, psychiatric, psychological,
and/or learning disability must contact the Disability Services Office at 215-637-7700 (ext. 3231), located at the
Northeast Philadelphia Campus in room 222 of the Campus Center. Please contact this office as soon as possible,
as eligibility determination requires submission of documentation by the student and review by the Disability
Eligibility Committee prior to any accommodation authorization. Accommodations for individual students cannot
be provided by the instructor without letters of authorization from the Disability Services Offices. I recommend
also contacting me privately to discuss the specific situation as soon as possible.
Class Attendance and Participation Policy
The University attendance policy outlined in the Undergraduate Catalog (2013-2014) states “Students are expected
to attend all classes and laboratory sessions regularly and may not absent themselves except for illness or some
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other serious matter. In any semester absences equal to twice the number of weekly contact hours of a given class
are deemed excessive. Final grades and/or receipt of academic credit may be jeopardized by excessive absences”
(p. 54).
Read the text, ask questions, give comments, and participate during lecture! This will ensure that you enjoy the
course and learn the material. And, this will boost your grade. I will take attendance each class period.
Attendance will be taken at the start of each class. If you are excessively late you will be counted as absent for that
class. I understand that missing a class is sometimes unavoidable; therefore, you will be permitted to miss one
class without penalty. If you miss a class, it will be your responsibility to get the notes from another student. I will
be happy to answer any questions once you have made the attempt to find out what you have missed. Combined
with participation, attendance will count for 10% of your final grade.
PsycDom.com
We have a course website, which can be accessed at PsycDom.com. A copy of this syllabus is available on the site
under Course Content in case you misplace your copy. In addition, lecture slides, handouts, rubrics, and other
course related materials used in class are posted on the site. Using the notes provided on PsycDom is optional;
however, having the notes/outlines often allows students to concentrate more on the material being discussed as
opposed to attempting to copy down all information covered in a given class period.
If you elect to use the lecture outlines provided, you are responsible for downloading them and printing a “hard”
copy in time for class. I will conduct lecture assuming that everyone has done so. If you do elect to print out the
lecture notes, please print multiple slides per page; I will demonstrate how to do this during our first meeting.
Please DO NOT ask me to provide answers if you have missed class. If you have missed class, utilize the handouts
provided on PsycDom as worksheets and fill in the omitted information using your textbook.
There will also be various announcements posted on the site, so please make a habit of checking the site a few
times each week. You will be responsible for any information posted in announcements (e.g., changes to the
syllabus, class cancellations). The web site will also have a course Calendar section, highlighting information
about exam and assignment due dates.
To access to the PsycDom site for this course:
1. go to www.PsycDom.com
2. select the Theories of Personality link on the left-hand side of the website home page
Discussion Board - There is an Ask Your Instructor discussion thread on PsycDom. The purpose of this thread is
to provide guidance and clarification for learners as we advance through the semester. If you have a question
related to the course or assignments, please post your question in the discussion forum. Having a central location
to “air” questions will allow multiple students to benefit from feedback provided by the course facilitator.
Other Policies
1. Exam Policy
I reserve the right to inspect any item that you bring with you into the classroom during an exam; this includes, but
is not limited to, notebooks, papers, electronic devices, food or drink items, and clothing. Please consider carefully
what you choose to bring to an exam. Please use the lavatory prior to the start of the exam period.
If you arrive late to any test, you may take the test, provided no one has completed the test and left the room. If
someone has completed the test and left the room prior to your arrival, you will not be able to take the test.
2. Make-up Exams
In fairness to all concerned, exams should be taken by everyone at the same time. If missing an exam is
unavoidable, you must let me know without delay, and if at all possible, in advance of the scheduled exam.
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Some form of written documentation will be necessary in order to schedule a make up exam (e.g., MD note). If
you miss a scheduled exam (without acceptable documentation) then your grade will be based on the exams you
have completed.
In the event that University is closed and classes are cancelled or the on the day of an exam (or in the unlikely
event that I cancel class), the exam will be held during the next scheduled class meeting.
3. Consideration and Respect
If there is somewhere else that you would prefer to be during the designated class time, please be there (really!).
Activities including but not limited to text messaging, socializing, doing work for other courses, checking email,
surfing the web, sleeping, talking on the phone or instant messaging are disrespectful to me and to the rest of the
class. Please refrain from engaging in such activities during scheduled class times.
If it is necessary for you to arrive to class late or leave class early please do so quietly. Habitual tardiness is a form
of disruptiveness and will affect class participation grades.
Disruptiveness will not be tolerated. Please show consideration for your fellow classmates and TURN OFF
CELL PHONES (or SILENCE cell phone ringers/alerts) during the scheduled class meeting times.
Students are expected to treat everyone with respect. Racist, sexist, or otherwise offensive language and/or
comments will not be tolerated.
4. Email and PsycDom
This course focuses heavily on information literacy. A central aspect of information literacy is familiarity with and
ability to communicate via email. Every student is expected to have an active email account and is responsible for
checking email at least once a week.
As previously mentioned, we have a website for the course on PsycDom. Please make a habit of checking the site
at least two times each week for announcements, assignment information, course content updates, changes to the
syllabus, etc. The abovementioned discussion forum is also located on PsycDom.
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COURSE SCHEDULE*
September 3
Course Introduction
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September 10
No Class
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September 17
Intro to Personality
Chapter 1
September 24
Freud: Psychoanalysis
Chapter 2
October 1
Adler: Individual Psychology
Jung: Analytical Psychology
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
October 8
Exam 1
Research Paper #1 Due
October15
Klein: Object Relations Theory
Horney: Psychoanalytic Social Theory
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
October 22
Fromm: Humanistic Psychoanalysis
Sullivan: Interpersonal Theory
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
October 29
Erikson: Post-Freudian Theory
Chapter 9
November 5
Exam 2
Chapters 5-9
November 12
Maslow: Holistic-Dynamic Theory
Rogers: Person-Centered Theory
May: Existential Psychology
Reserach Paper #2 Due
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
November 19
Allport: Psychology of the Individual
Chapter 13
Eysenck, McCrae, & Costa’s Trait/ Factor Theories Chapter 14
November 26
Skinner: Behavioral Analysis
Bandura: Social Cognitive Theory
Rotter and Mischel: Cognitive Social Learning
Kelly: Psychology of Personal Constructs
Final Presentations I
December 3
Final Presentations II
Final Paper Due
Research Paper #3 Due
December 10
Exam 3
Chapters 1-4
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Chapter 17
Chapter 18
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Chapters 10-18
*This syllabus is subject to change at the discretion of the professor
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