Why is one person so different from another? Why are some people outgoing and some shy? Why are some people careful and others careless? These and other questions about personality traits are at focus in Personality psychology. Personality psychology tries to explain people’s behavior from a broad perspective and studies the patterns of thoughts, feelings, and behavior that makes each person unique. The course covers a range of theoretical perspectives on Personality, and both historical and modern views of Personality psychology are introduced.
Brief contents: Personality theories and models, Personality psychology as a science, research, health, pathology, genes, environment and social context
The information below is only for exchange students
Starts
2 May 2025
Ends
8 June 2025
Study location
Umeå
Language
English
Type of studies
Daytime,
100%
Required Knowledge
General entry requirements and Mathematics 2a or 2b or 2c, Civics 1b or 1a1+1a2
Selection
Students applying for courses within a double degree exchange agreement, within the departments own agreements will be given first priority. Then will - in turn - candidates within the departments own agreements, faculty agreements, central exchange agreements and other departmental agreements be selected.
Application code
UMU-A2136
Application
This application round is only intended for nominated exchange students. Information about deadlines can be found in the e-mail instruction that nominated students receive.
The application period is closed.
