LibGuides: PSY501B: Module 2

Module 2 Required Resources

Textbook

Your course textbook can be accessed via the DART eBook link in the Getting Started module.

Kassin, S., Privitera, G. J., & Clayton, K. D. (2023). Essentials of psychology. Sage.

Chapter 8: Personality

This chapter will provide you with an overview of various personality theories, including psycholanalysis, cognitive social- learning, humanistic, and trait approaches. You will learn about various approaches to assessing personality via objective and projective testing. This information will provide you with an excellent background to better understand the influence of personality on human development.

Articles

Personality Theories
Boeree, G. (2006). Personality theories. Karen Horney 1885 – 1952. Shippensburg University.
This article gives a general overview of Karen Horney’s theories and 10 neurotic treands, which are dicussed in the lecture, accompanied by two videos on her theories.
Alfred Adler’s Theories of Individual Psychology and Adlerian Therapy
Hoffman, R. (2023, May 10). Alfred Adler’s theories of individual psychology and Adlerian therapy. SimplyPsychology.
This article provides a general overview of Alfred Adler’s theory of Individual Psychology which is discussed in the lecture, accompanied by three videos on his theories.

Videos

The Big 5 Personality Traits, OCEAN
Storage, D. (2021, April 5). The big 5 personality traits, OCEAN [Video]. YouTube.
This video provides a more in-depth explanation of the OCEAN dimensions of the Big 5 Personality Test, which will assist you in your discussion post for this week.
Introduction to Alfred Adler's Individual Psychology (Adlerian Psychology)
Psychodynamic Psychology. (2020, September 16). Introduction to Alfred Adler's Individual Psychology (Adlerian Psychology)
[Video]. YouTube.
This video offers a more in-depth view of Alfred Adler’s theories of personality.
Karen Horney’s Psychoanalytic Social Theory: Key Concepts
PHILO-notes. (2022, May 3). Karen Horney’s Psychoanalytic Social Theory: Key Concepts [Video]. YouTube.
This video provides a brief overview of the theories of Karen Horney, who has made important contributions to the field. While she was originally a student of Freud’s, she later broke with him, and her theories focus on broader social and cultural influences on personality development.
The Psychology of Alfred Adler: Superiority, Inferiority, and Courage
Academy of Ideas. (2017, November 29). The Psychology of Alfred Adler: Superiority, Inferiority, and Courage [Video]. YouTube.
This video clearly explains Alfred Adler’s concept of inferiority and superiority complexes.