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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
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| Module Title | |||
| Psychology: Personality And Individual Differences | |||
| Reference | SS3088 | Version | 1 |
| Created | December 2021 | SCQF Level | SCQF 9 |
| Approved | February 2022 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | August 2017 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To develop students' awareness of different approaches to personality and individual differences and their measurement and applications. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of theories relating to personality and intelligence. |
| 2 | Critically evaluate theoretical approaches to the study of personality and intelligence. |
| 3 | Demonstrate a critical understanding of the application of theories of individual differences in an applied context. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| The nature of individual differences; approaches and determinants. Theoretical approaches and conceptual issues. The measurement of individual differences and general approaches. An overview of theories and approaches to personality - psychodynamic, type/trait, humanistic, and cognitive/behavioural. The nature of intelligence, its measurement and contemporary issues. The implications and applications of individual differences. |
| Module Delivery |
|---|
| A combination of lectures, seminars and practical activities supported by ongoing student centred learning. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 24 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 126 | 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: | Examination | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3 |
| Description: | Component 1 will be assessed by examination | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| Grade D or above must be achieved in all components to achieve a module pass. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | A for Component 1 |
| B | B for Component 1 |
| C | C for Component 1 |
| D | D for Component 1 |
| E | E for Component 1 |
| F | F for Component 1 |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | None, in addition to SCQF 9 entry requirements or equivalent. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | ASHTON, M.C., 2017. Individual Differences and Personality. 3rd ed. Amsterdam: Academic Press. |
| 2 | FIEST, J, and FIEST, G.J. 2018. Theories of Personality. 9th ed. McGraw-Hill. |
| 3 | LEHMILLER, J., 2018. The Psychology of Human Sexuality. 2nd ed. Malden, MA: Wiley. |
| 4 | MALTBY, J., DAY, L. and MACASKILL, A. 2017. Personality, Individual Differences and Intelligence. 4th ed. Harlow: Pearson. |
| 5 | URBINA, S., 2014. Essentials of Psychological Testing. 2nd ed. Hoboken: Wiley. |