Individual Differences
Research in Psychological Sciences at Purdue focuses on the ways in which individual differences (in both humans and animals) help to explain differences in behavior. Individual differences are studied in their own right, and as mediators and moderators of behavior.
Faculty
The following faculty have research interest and expertise in the area of individual differences:
- Julia Chester (Behavioral Neuroscience)
- Anthony Conger (Clinical Psychology)
- Kelsie Forbush (Clinical Psychology)
- William Graziano (Social Psychology)
- Carolyn Jagacinski (Industrial/Organizational Psychology)
- James LeBreton (Industrial/Organizational Psychology)
- Donald Lynam (Clinical Psychology)
- Thomas Redick (Cognitive Psychology)
- David Rollock (Clinical Psychology)
- Deborah Rupp (Industrial/Organizational Psychology)
- Douglas Samuel (Clinical Psychology)
- Susan South (Clinical Psychology)
- Louis Tay (Industrial/Organizational Psychology)
- James Tyler (Social Psychology)
- Sang Woo (Industrial/Organizational Psychology)
Sample Courses
PSY 34200 - Introduction To Psychology Of Personality
(Credit Hours: 3.00) This course integrates empirical studies (observational, correlational, experimental) with classical and current personality theories. Topics include the biological foundations of personality, self-esteem, extraversion, sex role orientation, authoritarianism, and personality disorders. Minimum competence is assumed in basic experimental design and correlations. Typically offered Fall and Spring.
PSY 66200 - Personality Theory
(Credit Hours: 3.00) Theory construction in the study of human behavior. Theoretical and methodological aspects of psychological science are surveyed in light of the form of explanation and empirical investigation which they promote. The focus is on personality-related study but all aspects of psychological science are considered. Permission of instructor required. Typically offered Fall.