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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
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| Module Title | |||
| Cognitive And Social Psychology | |||
| Reference | SS1005 | Version | 8 |
| Created | February 2022 | SCQF Level | SCQF 7 |
| Approved | February 2022 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | February 2022 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
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| To provide the student with the ability to understand cognitive processes and the psychological aspects of social interaction, including aspects of attitude formation and prejudice. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Describe the key theories in relation to memory, attention, perception, learning, motivation and emotion. |
| 2 | Describe the psychological aspects of social interaction and social processes. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| Cognitive psychology: attention and perception processes. Problem solving, memory processes, learning, motivation, and emotion. Social psychology: self and relationships. Attribution processes, pro and anti-social behaviour. Attitudes and aspects of prejudice. Group processes and social influence. Individual differences in psychology. |
| Module Delivery |
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| This is a mainly lecture based module with supporting seminars/workshops and student-centred learning. The on-campus activities will be supplemented and supported with online activities where appropriate. |
| 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 | |||||
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| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Examination | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2 |
| Description: | Component 1 is an examination. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| There is one exam which contributes 100% to the module total. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | The student needs an A in C1. |
| B | The student needs a B in C1. |
| C | The student needs a C in C1. |
| D | The student needs a D in C1. |
| E | The student needs an E in C1. |
| F | The student needs an F in C1. |
| 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 or equivalent. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | COMER, R., GOULD, E., FURNHAM, A., 2013. Psychology. Chichester: Wiley Publishing. |
| 2 | GROSS, R., 2020. Psychology: The Science of Mind and Behaviour. 8th ed. London: Hodder & Stoughton. |
| 3 | HOGG, M. A., VAUGHAN, G.M., 2022. Social Psychology. 9th ed. New York: Pearson. |
| 4 | HOLT, N., BREMNER, A., SUTHERLAND. E., VLIEK, M., PASSER, M., SMITH, R.D., 2015. Psychology - the Science of Mind and Behaviour. 3rd Ed. McGraw-Hill Education. |
| 5 | SCHACTER, D. L., GILBERT, D.T., WEGNER, D.M., HOOD, B., 2020. Psychology. 3rd ed. London: Red Globe Press. |
| 6 | STERNBERG, R. J., STERNBERG, K. M., SCOTT, J., 2012. Cognition. Belmont: Thomson Learning. |