This course offers an understanding and working knowledge of basic theories of personality, including those of Freud, Adler, Jung, Allport, Rogers, Maslow, and Mahler. Assessment inventories such as the MMPI, projective techniques such as the TAT, and the taxonomies of personality traits are examined. Students also critically explore coping patterns and mental health as a result of personality differences. The concept of self via humanistic psychology and social learning theory are contrasted with a psycho dynamic approach to personality. Attention is focused on attitudes and values clarification, sexual behavior, sexually transmitted diseases and eating disorders.
Emphasis is placed on critical thinking and health applications.
Modalities such as acupuncture for alcohol and substance abuse or use of herbs and aromatherapy for treatment of addictions are explored. Topics include cognitive and behavioral strategies, personality profiles, performance enhancement, motivation theory, exercise initiation, adoption and maintenance as they apply to various dimensions of physical performance. This course familiarizes students with the basic tenets of Jung's systems of archetypes and the importance of their integration into Jung's view of healthy psycho-spiritual personality and functioning. Contemporary responses to Jungian theory are assessed in light of personality instruments and typologies drawn from Jung's work on temperaments. The role of dreams and dream interpretation are also analyzed according to Jungian theories.