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PSY1508 - Introduction to Personality Psychology

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Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
School exam 100/100 4 hours E

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. convey independent work and master the course mode of expression.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures 2 hours per week and studygroups. The teaching will mainly be in Norwegian, although occasionally some lectures might be in English.

Limited admission to classes.

Exam registration requires that class registration is approved in the same semester.

Specific conditions

Required previous knowledge

None

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From To
PSYK4128 7.5 AUTUMN 2022
PSY1128 7.5 AUTUMN 2022
PSY1006 7.5 AUTUMN 2022
PSY1124 3.5 AUTUMN 2022
PSY1016 7.5 AUTUMN 2022
PSY1504 3.5 AUTUMN 2022
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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  7.5 SP
Study level: Foundation courses, level I

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  AUTUMN 2023
Extraordinary deadline for course registration: 2023-06-01

Language of instruction: English, Norwegian

Location: Trondheim

Subject area(s)
  • Psychology
Contact information
Course coordinator:

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Psychology

Examination

Examination arrangement: School exam

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn ORD School exam 100/100 E 2023-12-18 09:00 INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
SL310 hvit sone Sluppenvegen 14 25
SL122 Sluppenvegen 14 1
SL120 blå sone Sluppenvegen 14 1
Spring ORD School exam 100/100 E 2024-05-30 15:00 INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
SL410 Sluppenvegen 14 1
  • * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
Examination

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