MPM1009

Personality theory semester 1 (8 points)

(MED)

Leader: Professor S Bloch and Dr L Rodriguez

Offered:
Clayton Second semester 2003 (Day)
Clayton Second semester 2004 (Day)

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 unit 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 on an assigned topic (approx. 4,000 words)

Contact Hours: First Year