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440 Syllabus Sect 1 Fall 2022

This document provides the syllabus for a Survey of Personality course. The course will be taught by Dr. Scott Huebner and will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:15-2:30 pm in Calcott 201. The primary textbook is Personality: Theory and Research by Cervone and Pervin. The course goals are for students to demonstrate knowledge of major personality theories, important research findings, and practical applications. Students will take 4 exams worth a total of 105 points, with the lowest of the first 3 exams being dropped. Grades are based on a scale from A to D. Key topics to be covered include psychoanalytic, behavioral, trait, humanistic, and cognitive

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440 Syllabus Sect 1 Fall 2022

This document provides the syllabus for a Survey of Personality course. The course will be taught by Dr. Scott Huebner and will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:15-2:30 pm in Calcott 201. The primary textbook is Personality: Theory and Research by Cervone and Pervin. The course goals are for students to demonstrate knowledge of major personality theories, important research findings, and practical applications. Students will take 4 exams worth a total of 105 points, with the lowest of the first 3 exams being dropped. Grades are based on a scale from A to D. Key topics to be covered include psychoanalytic, behavioral, trait, humanistic, and cognitive

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Syllabus

Psychology 440 (Section 1)


Survey of Personality
Fall 2022

Instructor: Scott Huebner, Ph.D.


Classroom: Calcott 201
Time: 1:15 – 2:30 TTh
Office: Hamilton 355
Office Hours: 2:30-4 pm TTh & by appointment
Email: [email protected]
Teaching Assistant: Ryan Houston-Dial, Barnwell 551, [email protected]
Office hours: 10-12 T; 9:30-11:30 F

Required Textbook:

Cervone, D., & Pervin, L.A. (2019). Personality: Theory and research (14th Ed.). NY: Wiley.

Selected readings from McAdams, D. (2009). The person: An introduction to the science of
personality psychology (5th Ed.). NY: Wiley. (See Blackboard)

Course Goals:

The primary purpose of this course is to provide students with an overview of personality
psychology by helping the students to:

l) demonstrate knowledge of the basic concepts, principles, and clinical procedures associated
with the major personality theories;

2) demonstrate knowledge of important research findings related to the major personality


theories; and

3) develop knowledge of practical applications of personality psychology that can be used to


enrich their own and others’ lives.

Course Requirements and Grading:

It is expected that students will read the assigned material prior to lectures. Student questions
and discussion are encouraged. Course attendance is expected, but is not considered in grading.

There will be four exams during the semester. The exams will each consist of 33 multiple-
choice questions, except the fourth exam, which will consist of 34 items. Exams will cover
lecture and text material, but will emphasize lecture material. Each exam will be based primarily
on the preceding material only. Final grades will be based upon the sum of the highest two of
the first three exam scores (66 points possible), plus the fourth exam score (34 points possible),
plus extra credit points (5 points) possible, yielding 105 total points possible for the course. The
lowest score of your first three exams will be dropped. You must take the fourth exam.
Makeup exams will be offered only for students with documented medical excuses. A maximum
of five extra credit points may be earned through participation in the Psychology Department’s
Human Participant Pool (HPP). This means that you can volunteer, at a time to be arranged to
participate in psychology experiments. To sign up for experiments, go to the following website:
http://sc.sona-systems.com/. Procedures for participation and alternative ways of receiving extra
credit are described on the website. If you have questions, including questions about credits
earned, please contact the HPP coordinator at [email protected].

Grading will be based on the following scale:

A= 88%
B+= 84%
B= 78%
C+= 74%
C= 68%
D+= 64%
D= 58%

TENTATIVE Exam Dates:

Exam 1: 9/15
Exam 2: 10/11
Exam 3: 11/10
Exam 4: 12/8 at 12:30 pm

Course Topics and Readings:

Topic Readings in Cervone & Pervin text unless otherwise noted


Test 1
Introduction ch. 1 & 2; McAdams Reading 1
Psychoanalytic Psychology ch. 3
Test 2
Psychoanalytic continued ch. 4
Behavioral Psychology ch. 10
Test 3
Trait Psychology ch. 7 & 8; McAdams Reading 2
Humanistic Psychology ch. 5 & 6
Test 4
Cognitive Psychology ch. 12 & 13
Interpersonal Stories Psych. Re-read pp. 147-152; McAdams Readings 3 & 4
Did you know this course is on an approved course list for Graduation with Leadership
Distinction (GLD)? Do you engage in research, study abroad, internships, community service, or
diversity and social advocacy? If so, you could be eligible to graduate with leadership
distinction. Meet with a GLD Advisor to learn more and consider ways to get involved
throughout your time at UofSC. You’ll earn special graduation cords and even have your
achievements recognized on your transcript and diploma. Demonstrate to graduate/professional
schools and future employers how you can apply course concepts in real world settings and
apply what you learned to make decisions and solve problems! Graduation with Leadership
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