Programme of Study Catalogue

Objectives:

On successful completion of the module, students will be able to;
Demonstrate knowledge of the defining characteristics and scope of individual differences with particular reference to historical and contemporary psychological research;
Describe, compare and contrast major theoretical approaches and explanations in each of the identified areas of psychology;
Demonstrate an understanding of the relative merits and shortcomings of the predominant methods of investigation employed within each area. Having an awareness of the Internationalisation of the discipline and have an awareness of emerging trends
Demonstrate knowledge of the link between research and theory across a range of psychological domains.

Content:

Foundations and advancements in personality; Human and animal intelliegence; Historical perspectives in individual differences; Human motivation; Individuals differences in health and illness; Personality disorders; Irrational belief.

Learning and Teaching Information:

The module delivery will be based upon a combination of lecture-based teaching and use of a VLE. A wide range of materials will be provided on the VLE to support students as developing independent learners. It is assumed that students will not have studied any psychology previously. The time allocated for guided self-managed learning activities will allow students to use a variety of library facilities such as book chapters, online resources, or journal articles. The module will be delivered on the basis of lectures and workshop activities, incorporating tasks and discussions, which will be integrated with the additional materials encountered by students in their self-managed activities as they embark on the journey towards becoming independent learners.

Lectures and workshops (including, directed reading, audio-visual material)
Hours: 20
Intended Group size: Cohort

Guided independent study
Hours: 130

Assessment:

001 Class Test 30 minutes mid semester 20%
002 Essay 2500 words end of semester 80%

Fact File

Module Coordinator - PRS_CODE=
Level - 7
Credit Value - 15
Pre-Requisites - NONE
Semester(s) Offered -