Department of Psychology, Unit Catalogue 2011/12 |
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 Credits:
| 6 |
| Level:
| Intermediate (FHEQ level 5) |
| Period: |
Semester 2 |
| Assessment:
| CW 20%, EX 80% |
| Supplementary Assessment: | Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations) |
| Requisites:
| Before taking this unit you must take PS10086 and take PS10087 |
| Description:
| Aims: This unit will introduce students to the area of personality and individual differences. The unit aims at proving knowledge and understanding of different perspectives on personality. Classic as well as contemporary approaches will be highlighted. Learning Outcomes: On completion of this unit the students will: * be familiar with six perspectives on personality, i.e., the dispositional, biological, intrapsychic, cognitive/experiental, social and cultural, and adjustment domains, respectively. * be familiar with research methods and paradigms in the domain of personality. * have awareness of some important discussions and controversies in personality psychology. Skills: The student can demonstrate understanding of three levels at which personality can be studied, i.e., human nature in general, individual and group differences, and the unique individual. (T/F A) The student can demonstrate knowledge and understanding of six perspectives on personality, i.e., the dispositional, biological, intrapsychic, cognitive/experiental, social and cultural, and adjustment domains, respectively. (T/F A) The student can demonstrate knowledge and understanding of research methods and paradigms used in personality psychology. (T/F A) The student can adopt multiple perspectives (e.g., cognitive processes versus cultural influences) and systematically analyse the relationships between them. (T/F A) The student can reason scientifically and take a critical view on arguments and research outcomes. (T/F A) The student can solve problems by clarifying questions, considering alternative solutions and evaluating outcomes. (T/F A) The student is able to plan and organise the study activities that are required in this unit, take charge of his or her own learning, and can reflect and evaluate personal strengths and weaknesses for the purpose of future learning. (T/F A) Content: The following is a brief outline of the topics that will be covered: * personality assessment and research methods. * the dispositional domain (e.g., traits, stability and change). * the biological domain (e.g., genetics, physiological approaches, evolutionary perspectives). * the intrapsychic domain (e.g., psychoanalytic approaches). * the cognitive/experiental domain (e.g., motivation, cognition, emotion, self and identity). * the social and cultural domain (e.g., social interaction, sex differences, culture). * the adjustment domain (e.g., stress, coping, well-being, personality disorders). |
| Programme availability: |
PS20104 is Compulsory on the following programmes:Department of Psychology
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