Psychology of Personality

About this course

Discover how personality shapes the way we think, feel, behave, and interact with the world in this comprehensive Personality Psychology course. Designed for undergraduate students, psychology enthusiasts, educators, counselors, and lifelong learners, this course explores the major theories of personality, personality development, individual differences, and the scientific foundations of human behavior. Through engaging lectures, real-world examples, assessments, and discussions, you'll examine the most influential perspectives in psychology, including Sigmund Freud's Psychoanalytic Theory, Carl Jung's Analytic Psychology, Alfred Adler's Individual Psychology, Karen Horney's Social Theory, Erik Erikson's Psychosocial Theory, Gordon Allport's Trait Theory, Raymond Cattell and Hans Eysenck's Trait Models, Abraham Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, Carl Rogers' Person-Centered Theory, B.F. Skinner's Operant Conditioning, Albert Bandura's Social Cognitive Theory, and George Kelly's Personal Construct Theory. You'll also learn about personality assessment methods, motivation, identity, self-concept, observational learning, behavior modification, and cognitive approaches to personality. By the end of this course, you'll be able to explain how personality develops across the lifespan, compare major theories of personality, critically evaluate their strengths and limitations, and apply psychological concepts to understand everyday behavior, mental health, education, workplaces, and interpersonal relationships. Whether you're preparing for advanced studies in psychology or seeking practical insights into human behavior, this course provides a strong scientific foundation grounded in contemporary psychological research and real-world applications.