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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Individual Psychology And The Lifespan | |||
| Reference | SS1002 | Version | 8 |
| Created | April 2020 | SCQF Level | SCQF 7 |
| Approved | June 2002 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | July 2020 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To provide the student with the ability to understand the nature of psychology and the lifespan processes using relevant theories and concepts. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Recognise individual differences and thinking. |
| 2 | Explain psychological theories and empirical evidence in relation to the lifespan. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| Introduction to Psychology. Intelligence. Theories of personality. Psychological theories of development. Introduction to cognitive and social development. Personality development. Reflects the knowledge, skills and professional confidence and competence requirements around engagement with public protection. |
| Module Delivery |
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| This is a lecture based module with supporting seminars and student centred learning. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 36 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 114 | N/A |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 150 | N/A |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2 |
| Description: | Both learning outcomes are assessed by one essay at 100% | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| This module has one component with a 100% weighting. All learning outcomes are assessed by an essay. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | A |
| B | B |
| C | C |
| D | D |
| E | E |
| F | F |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | None, in addition to course entry requirements. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bee, H., and Boyd, D. 2013. Lifespan development. 6th ed. Boston: Allyn & Bacon. |
| 2 | Gross, R. 2010. Psychology: The Science of Mind and Behaviour. 6th ed. London: Hodder Arnold. |
| 3 | Bremner, A., Holt, N., Passer, M., Smith, M., Sutherland, E., and Vliek, M. 2012. Psychology - the Science of Mind and Behaviour, 2nd ed.,London:McGraw-Hill Education. |
| 4 | Gilbert, D., S, DL. & Wegner, D. 2012. Psychology. Hampshire: Palgrave Macmillan. |
| 5 | Comer,R.,Gould,E.,Furnham,A.2013. Pyschology. Sussex:Wiley. |