MPM1009

Personality theory I

(MED)

Associate Professor S Bloch and Dr L Rodriguez

6 point + First year + Second semester + Parkville (Same as MPM2008)

Synopsis: Topics include the concept of personality, different theoretical approaches to the conceptualisation of personality and psychological functioning and the relationship between these approaches and the empirical study of personality. Relevance of theory to the clinical situation, especially psychotherapeutic implications. Although the subject will not serve as an introduction to practical psychotherapy, there will be a regular opportunity to study relevant aspects of the different schools of psychological treatment.

Assessment: Essay (4000 words on an assigned topic)