Information Package / Course Catalogue
Personality Theories
Course Code: RPD254
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 2
Objectives of the Course

The main objective of this course is to provide the students with a general knowledge about basic concepts of personality, development of personality, adjustment and mental health, theories of personality.

Course Content

Basic concepts of personality, development of personality, adjustment and mental health, theories of personality.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Assoc. Prof. Didem AYDOĞAN
Learning Outcomes
1.One gains knowledge about personality and sub dimensions of personality.
2.Learns the factors affected development of personality.
3.Gains knowledge about theories of personality.
4.Examines the development of sample personality traits within the framework of personality theories.
5.Recognizes the influence of culture and history in the formation of different personality theories.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Akkoyun, F. 1994; Yardım Becerileri Alıştırmaları (Temel Eğitim Programı), Form Ofset, Ankara.
2.Carkhuff, R. 1986; The Art of Helping, Human Resource Development Press, Publishers of Human Technology, Ambers.
3.Egan, G. 1998; The Skilled Helper: A Problem-Management Approach to Helping, Brooks/Cole.
4.Hill, C. E., Brien, K. M. 1999; Helping Skills: Facilitating Exploration, Insight and Action.Pasific Groove.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Personality, Mental Health, Normal and Abnormal
Week 2 - Theoretical
Personality, Sub Dimensions of Personality
Week 3 - Theoretical
Kişilik, Kişiliğin Alt Yapıları
Week 4 - Theoretical
Factors Affecting Personality Development
Week 5 - Theoretical
Theories of Personality
Week 6 - Theoretical
Theories of Personality
Week 7 - Theoretical
Theories of Personality
Week 8 - Theoretical
Theories of Personality
Week 9 - Theoretical
Theories of Personality
Week 10 - Theoretical
Examine of Personality Patterns Around to Theories of Personality
Week 11 - Theoretical
Examine of Personality Patterns Around to Theories of Personality
Week 12 - Theoretical
Examine of Personality Patterns Around to Theories of Personality
Week 13 - Theoretical
Examine of Personality Patterns Around to Theories of Personality
Week 14 - Theoretical
Examine of Personality Patterns Around to Theories of Personality
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Assignment60212
Midterm Examination1314
Final Examination1516
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)50
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026