In addition the student should understand the physical, social and psychological development of an individual from birth to death. With an appreciation of the limits of normal behavioural, the student is now ready to tackle abnormal psychology in this part of the course. The psychological approach to personality. This course examines personality theories, personality characteristics including traits, aptitudes, values, style and interests, the role of personal factors, biological and environmental influences on personality. Definitions of personality derived from classical and modern theorists are examined.
Emphasis is placed on primary sources.
The course is designed to expose students to some of the issues and techniques which arise in counselling. It will explore such issues as diagnosis, depth counseling and group counselling. This course explores the applications of psychological theories and concepts to problems encountered in work environments with special reference to the Caribbean. PS34A Experimental Psychology Students acquire basic skills in psychological experimentation and also an understanding of how psychological concepts can be applied towards solving human problems. Experimental work will emphasize theories and concepts obtained from psychology courses previously or concurrently taken, showing the value and implications of experimental work in psychology.