This course covers topics in personality psychology, including trait theory, behavioral theory, humanistic theory, biological theory, psychoanalytic theory, psychometrics, the Big 5 OCEAN traits, the DARK Triad test, Myers Briggs (MBTI), projective tests, intelligence types, defense mechanisms, manipulation tactics, personality types, health predictions, dating preferences, political views, and cultural influences. The course aims to help learners understand the various theories and assessments related to personality psychology, explore how personality traits are measured, and analyze the impact of culture and gender on personality differences. The teaching method includes lectures, quizzes, and tests. This course is suitable for individuals interested in psychology, personality assessments, and understanding human behavior.
Overview
Syllabus
What is Personality? - Personality Psychology.
Trait Theory - History of Personality Psychology.
Behavioral Theory - Nature vs Nurture Personality?.
What even is "Self-Actualization"? - Humanistic Theory.
Is your personality pre-determined? Biological Theory of Personality.
Psychoanalytic Theory - What Freud thought of Personality.
Psychometrics and Personality Quizzes - How to Measure Personality.
The Big 5 OCEAN Traits Explained - Personality Quizzes.
The DARK Triad Test Explained - Personality Quiz.
Myers Briggs (MBTI) Explained - Personality Quiz.
Inkblot (Rorschach) and TAT (Thematic Apperception Tests) - Projective Tests.
The “9 Intelligences” and Fluid vs Crystallized - Can you Improve Intelligence?.
9 Defense Mechanisms - Which ones fit your personality?.
11 Manipulation Tactics - Which ones fit your Personality?.
Type A Personalities vs Type B Personalities (Type D, Type T too!).
Can your Personality PREDICT your Health and Body Type?.
Who should you be looking for? Dating and Personality Research.
I can guess your Political Views from a Personality Test.
How Culture affects your Personality.
Are there Personality Differences between Sexes?.
Taught by
Practical Psychology
