PSY251 Applied psychology of personality

Faculty of Social Studies
Autumn 2015
Extent and Intensity
1/1. 5 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
PhDr. Ivana Poledňová, CSc. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
PhDr. Ivana Poledňová, CSc.
Department of Psychology – Faculty of Social Studies
Contact Person: PhDr. Ivana Poledňová, CSc.
Supplier department: Department of Psychology – Faculty of Social Studies
Timetable
each odd Wednesday 13:30–15:00 P21
  • Timetable of Seminar Groups:
PSY251/SA: each odd Wednesday 15:15–16:45 U35
PSY251/SB: each even Wednesday 15:15–16:45 U35
PSY251/SC: each even Wednesday 17:00–18:30 U35
Prerequisites (in Czech)
PSY102 Personality Psychology
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
This course introduces the basic principles of personality psychology as they apply to daily life. Topics include traits, motivation, emotions, abilities, self-concept etc. that promote growth and development on the job and in one’s personal life. Upon completion, students should be able to apply the knowledge of personality psychology to everyday living.The experiential aspect of the course focuses on how to utilize psychology of personality in various application areas.
Syllabus
  • Classes are held in six thematic blocks, always 4 lessons once every two weeks. 1. Psychology of personality and career development. 2. Psychology of personality and health. 3. Psychology of personality and education. 4. Psychology of personality and law. 5. Psychology of personality and behavioral disturbances. 6. Psychology of personality and behaviour in various achievement situations.
Literature
  • CASCIO, Wayne F. and Herman AGUINIS. Applied psychology in human resource management. 6th ed. Upper Saddle River, N.J.: Pearson Prentice Hall, 2005, xx, 588. ISBN 0131484109. URL info
Teaching methods
The course consists of lectures and seminars
Assessment methods
In seminars, students apply their knowledge on psychology of personality when analysing selected case studies. During the term, students write a seminar work on an assigned topic. There is a written exam at the end of the course.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
The course is taught annually.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2009, Autumn 2010, Autumn 2011, Autumn 2012, Autumn 2013, Autumn 2014, Autumn 2016, Autumn 2017.
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