PSY-10033 - Module Specification
School of Psychology
Faculty of Natural Sciences

Programme/Approved Electives for 2022/23

Available as a Free Standing Elective

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2022/23

This module will allow you to explore a range of topics in developmental, individual differences and social psychology. You will learn about how psychologists have carried out research to better understand human behaviour and thought from expert staff with experience of working in these areas.
After a brief overview of the history of psychology typical topics in developmental psychology could include the development of children's cognitive and language abilities, as well as social, moral and emotional development. Typical topics in individual differences could include intelligence and theories of personality. Typical topics in social psychology may include attribution, attitudes, group norms and conformity, obedience, co-operation and helping, stereotypes, social identity theory and prejudice.
Each week, you will attend two, one-hour lectures, and a one-hour seminar class, which will introduce you to the central theoretical concepts and research evidence, and equip you with the study skills you need to succeed within the module and throughout the rest of your studies at Keele.
The module is assessed by a formative essay on the history of psychology. You will receive feedback on this essay but no mark. A summative essay on developmental psychology which contributes 50% of the module mark. A multiple choice examination on individual differences and social psychology which contributes 50% to the assessment of the module. To pass this module you need to achieve an overall mark of 40%.

To provide an introduction to three key areas of psychology: developmental psychology, individual differences and social psychology. Also, to provide an overview of their history, and to illustrate their inter-relationships by examining contemporary issues.

Intended Learning Outcomes

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Correctly answer questions relating to theory and research in developmental psychology, social psychology, and individual differences: 2

Study hours

Synchronous teaching session include:
-20 hours of teaching (120 min sessions)
-10 hours seminar
Asynchronous private study includes:
-20 hours (10 x 2hr) for reading articles and completing response sheets
-5 hours for completing MCQ assessments
-15 hours preparatory reading ahead of teaching sessions
-40 hours to read for essay
-40 hours to write essay

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment