PSYC203

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PSYC203

Research Methods and Techniques in Personality PSYC203 FA

Next Offered in 9798 FA

We will compare and evaluate methods for studying personality "at a distance," including content analysis, expert rating, assesment of beliefs on "operational codes," and social planning assesments. Particular attention will be paid to validity and reliability, and comparison to more traditional methods.

MAJOR READINGS

Selected journal articles and book chapters.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Short exercises, a midterm exam, and a final research paper.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

PSYC201 is useful but not mandatory as a prerequsite.

COURSE FORMAT: Discussion Laboratory Seminar

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UG Credit: 1.00 Gen Ed Area & Dept: SBS PSYC

Prerequisites: PSYC105 and PSYC201

Last Updated on MAR-10-1997

About the Photo:

"One Person's Hypothetical Test Profile on Eight Trait Scales"

Reference:

Mischel, Walter, INTRODUCTION TO PERSONALITY, New York: Holt Rinehart and Winston, 1986.

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