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Personality

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
9/2/25 - 12/12/25
MoWe 4p.m. – 5:15p.m.		 Healey H04-0031 3 $2065 (guest students)
Date
9/2/25 - 12/12/25
Time
MoWe 4p.m. – 5:15p.m.
Location
Healey H04-0031
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$2065 (guest students)

Description

Conceptions of human nature are examined in light of various theories of personality. This course focuses on the theories of Freud, Adler, Sullivan, Erikson, Kelly, Ego psychologists, and other theorists presenting the behavioristic and humanistic perspectives. Among the topics to be addressed are personality structure and its development; stress and coping; neurotic styles; and human motives and their measurement.

Prerequisites

PSYCH 100 or 101

Guest registration opens August 18

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Course Details

Session

Regular Academic Session

Class Dates

9/2/2025 - 12/12/2025

Location

Healey H04-0031

Enrolled / Capacity

35 / 35

Status

Closed

Instructor

Deanna Toner

Tuition*

$2065 (guest students)

* The tuition estimate is based on minimum, single-course cost to a new student who is a Massachusetts resident and not enrolled in a multi-course program. State residency, online/in person modality, and matriculation to a degree program may affect cost.

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