Personality and Development Psychology (VPUPK_092)
About Study Course
Objective
To develop an understanding of the course of historical development of personality theories, the current situation and the diversity of theoretical positions and their evaluation criteria. To deepen the students' knowledge about the psychology of development, the regularities of personality development at different age stages, to develop the ability to observe according to developmental criteria and to analyze personality development.
Prerequisites
No prior knowledge required.
Learning outcomes
1.Student: is familiar with the historical evolution of personality psychology and the different interpretations of the concept of personality;
understands the basic principles of the main theoretical directions (psychodynamic, humanistic, dispositional, biheivioristic, cognitive), the most important representatives, the development and criticism of their ideas; acquire basic issues of developmental psychology, the role of law and biopsychosocial factors in human development; knows the peculiarities of personality development at different stages of life – from prenatal to superannuation, including the problem of developmental and traumatic crises.
1.Student: able to analyse and compare different personality theories, identifying their strengths and weaknesses;
is able to apply theoretical knowledge to understanding specific aspects of personality and development; able to analyse in a structured way the development of a particular child and the life history of an adult, linking it to theories of personality and developmental psychology; can justify the relationship between the personality development process and biopsychosocial factors and lifecycle relationships.
1.Student: able to integrate different theories of personality psychology independently, critically assessing their applicability; able to apply theoretical knowledge to the analysis of the child’s development and adult life history by linking it to biopsychosocial factors and life cycle legal relationships; is competent to formulate reasoned conclusions on personality development using academically correct reasoning and references; able to use the acquired knowledge and skills in professional and academic activities.
Study course planning
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Art Therapy | 1 | Master's | Required | Elīna Akmane, Aelita Vagale |
