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PSY1128

Introduction to Personality Psychology

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Credits 7.5
Level Foundation courses, level I
Course start Autumn 2024
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction Norwegian
Location Trondheim
Examination arrangement School exam

About

About the course

Course content

This course discusses the concept of personality, and gives an introductory knowledge of the main theories, methods and research findings related to the main questions in personality psychology: 1) What is personality, 2) how do you measure personality, and 3) how can personality predict future behavior?

Learning outcome

Knowledge:The student has basic knowledge concerning the major personality theories, methods, and main research findings within personality psychology.

Skills:The student can comprehend and use key constructs domains in personality psychology.The student can describe, discuss, and compare different domains in personality within personality psychology.The student can define and use key concepts within each domain of personality psychology.The student can explain, compare, and discuss basic theories of personality psychology.

General competence:The student should be able to communicate scientific reasoning and exchange views with others with a background in personality psychology.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures 2 hours per week and studygroups.

Specific conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required:
Psychology (BPSY)
Psychology (ÅPSY)

Required previous knowledge

None

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From
PSYPRO4116 7.5 sp Autumn 2022
PSYK4124 3.5 sp Autumn 2022
PSYK4128 7.5 sp Autumn 2022
PSY1006 7.5 sp Autumn 2022
PSY1016 7.5 sp Autumn 2022
PSY1508 7.5 sp Autumn 2022
PSY1124 3.5 sp Autumn 2022
PSY1504 3.5 sp Autumn 2022
PSY1507 7.5 sp Autumn 2022
PSY1016 15 sp Autumn 2022
PSY1508 15 sp Autumn 2022
This course has academic overlap with the courses in the table above. If you take overlapping courses, you will receive a credit reduction in the course where you have the lowest grade. If the grades are the same, the reduction will be applied to the course completed most recently.

Subject areas

  • Psychology

Contact information

Course coordinator

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Psychology

Timetable

Timetable

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Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades

Ordinary examination - Autumn 2024

School exam
Weighting 100/100 Examination aids Code E Date 2024-12-16 Time 15:00 Duration 4 hours Exam system Inspera Assessment
Place and room for school exam

The specified room can be changed and the final location will be ready no later than 3 days before the exam. You can find your room location on Studentweb.

Sluppenvegen 14
Room SL415
40 candidates
Room SL238
9 candidates
Room SL122
1 candidate
Room SL121
1 candidate
Room SL520
10 candidates
Room SL228
2 candidates
Room SL311 grønn sone
68 candidates
Room SL311 lyseblå sone
91 candidates
Room SL311 brun sone
82 candidates

Ordinary examination - Spring 2025

School exam
Weighting 100/100 Examination aids Code E Date 2025-05-19 Time 15:00 Duration 4 hours Exam system Inspera Assessment
Place and room for school exam

The specified room can be changed and the final location will be ready no later than 3 days before the exam. You can find your room location on Studentweb.

Sluppenvegen 14
Room SL111 lyseblå sone
12 candidates
Room SL520
1 candidate

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