Course Outline

I. a. b. c. II. a. b. c. Introduction to Personality Development What is personality? Why does it matter? We are all unique. The Developing Personality How do personalities develop? Multiple theories in psychology. Three main influences cited: i. Heredity ii. Environment iii. Situations

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Stages of Development a. Freudian stages of development b. Erik Ericksons stages of development Need a little personality? How needs impact personality Maslows hierarchy of needs Basic Personality Traits Values Beliefs Interactions Experiences Environmental influences The big five dimensions

IV. a. b. V. a. b. c. d. e. f. VI.

Moral Development a. As related to personality b. Kohlbergs stages Whats your personality type? a. What are the basic personality types? b. Quiz to determine personality type c. Learning about yourself through type Hearing Jung Out a. Who was Carl Jung b. His contribution to personality development theory Personality and Career Choice a. Matching your career and personality

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Why it matters Self-efficacy Changing Your Personality Can personalities change? Being yourself, being adaptable Positive attitude Individuality Controlling emotions Personality Disorders What they are and why understanding them matters i. Paranoid, schizoid, antisocial, borderline, narcissistic, avoidant, dependent, obsessive ii. Symptoms iii. Causes iv. Treatments

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Do opposites really attract? a. Getting like personalities together, as well as opposites b. What can happen c. Multiple personalities on the same team Personal Growth Ways you can try to improve Helpful tools and exercises Benefits of keeping a journal Setting goals, focusing on positives

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Working on Personality Changes a. Focusing on attitude b. Staying motivated c. Increasing confidence d. Watching body language e. Handling other people

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Putting it all together a. Knowing your own personality strengths and weaknesses b. Being able to identify other peoples personality traits c. Using that in your home, career and relationships Continued learning on personality development

Course Materials
All course materials are provided in this class. There is no need to buy additional resources.

Grading Policy
Each lesson will include a written and practice assignment that will directly apply what you have learned. A brief 25 pt. quiz will follow each lesson. Students will successfully complete this course with 70% or better.