AZA3465 Personality
Faculty of Arts
AZA3465 Personality is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts, offered in 2022 in Semester 1 at South Africa. It needs AZA2015, AZA2455, AZA2490 and AZA2495 and unlocks 3 units.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2022
- Semester 1
- South Africa
- Assessment
- Exam 50%
- and 4 other tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
The 2027 handbook has no page for AZA3465. This is its 2022 entry, the latest one.
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Requisites
Before AZA3465
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
Corequisites
Pass these before, or take them in the same semester.
After AZA3465
3 units list AZA3465 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Prohibitions: PSY3051, PSY2011, PSY2031
Overview
The unit focuses on the development, comparison, application and critical evaluation of personality theories. A broad range of personality theories are covered, these include Freudian, Jungian, Evolutionary, Trait, Humanistic and Learning theories.
Offerings in 2022
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester - South Africa | South Africa | On campus |
Assessment
- Personality Research Report15%
- Personality Essay15%
- Lecture Topic Quizzes10%
- Class Participation Assignments10%
- Examination50%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Explain the origins and underlying assumptions of core personality theories.
- 2
Discuss the practical applications, experimental procedures and research associated with personality theories.
- 3
Critically evaluate and compare personality theories.
- 4
Write advanced reports.
Workload and teaching
- Seminars36 hours
- Teaching approachSimulation or virtual practice
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. A unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
Learning resources
Required resources
Buss, D. M. (2009). How can evolutionary psychology successfully explain personality and individual differences. Perspectives on Psychological Science, 4(4), 359-366.
Cervone, D., & Pervin, L.A. (2017). Personality Psychology: Theory and Research (13th ed.). New York: John Wiley & Sons.
Technology resources
SPSS will be required for the data analysis for the research report.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Reza Hosseini
- Unit Coordinators
- Ms Zarina Hassem
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for AZA3465?
You need AZA2015, AZA2455, AZA2490 and AZA2495 before you enrol; and AZA3360, AZA3462 and AZA3135 before or alongside it. Enrolment rules also apply.
What can I take after AZA3465?
AZA3465 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 3 units, including AZA3018, AZA3135 and AZA3360.
When is AZA3465 offered?
In 2022, AZA3465 runs in Semester 1 at South Africa.
How much work is AZA3465?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does AZA3465 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 50% of the final mark, alongside 4 other tasks.