Why is one person so different from another? Why are some people outgoing and some shy? Why are some people careful and others careless? These and other questions about personality traits are at focus in Personality psychology. Personality psychology tries to explain people’s behavior from a broad perspective and studies the patterns of thoughts, feelings, and behavior that makes each person unique. The course covers a range of theoretical perspectives on Personality, and both historical and modern views of Personality psychology are introduced.
Brief contents: Personality theories and models, Personality psychology as a science, research, health, pathology, genes, environment and social context
General entry requirements and Mathematics 2a or 2b or 2c, Civics 1b or 1a1+1a2
Entry requirements
Selection
Results-National university aptitude test-Academic credits
Applicants in some programs at Umeå University have guaranteed admission to this course. The number of places for a single course may therefore be limited.
Application code
UMU-21207
Application
Application deadline was
15 April 2024.
Please note: This second application round is intended only for EU/EEA/Swiss citizens.
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