Personality Theories and Psychopathology

This course provides a comprehensive overview of prominent personality theories and their applications to understanding and explaining psychopathology. Students will explore various theoretical perspectives, including psychodynamic, humanistic, trait, behavioral, and cognitive approaches, examining how these theories conceptualize personality development, structure, and dynamics. The course will delve into the relationship between personality traits, styles, and disorders, providing insights into the etiology, assessment, and treatment of various psychological disorders.

Key Topics:

• Major theories of personality (e.g., psychodynamic, humanistic, trait, behavioral, cognitive)
• Personality assessment and measurement
• The connection between personality and psychopathology
• Personality disorders: classification, etiology, and treatment
• The role of personality in mental health and well-being

Learning Outcomes:

• Understand and critically evaluate major theories of personality.
• Apply personality theories to explain the development and maintenance of psychopathology.
• Develop knowledge of different personality assessment tools.
• Gain insights into the diagnosis and treatment of personality disorders.
• Analyze the relationship between personality and mental health.