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PS22008: Social psychology and individual differences

[Page last updated: 09 August 2024]

Academic Year: 2024/25
Owning Department/School: Department of Psychology
Credits: 10 [equivalent to 20 CATS credits]
Notional Study Hours: 200
Level: Intermediate (FHEQ level 5)
Period:
Academic Year
Assessment Summary: CWES 50%, EXOB 50%
Assessment Detail:
  • Research Proposal (CWES 50%)
  • Open-book written examination (EXOB 50%)
Supplementary Assessment:
Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
Requisites: Before taking this module you must take PS12001
Learning Outcomes: By the end of the unit you will be able to:
  • Demonstrate knowledge and critical understanding of core social psychology and core individual difference topics.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the research methods and paradigms in the domain of social psychology and in the domain of individual differences.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of how the social context and individual differences can interact to influence behaviour.



Synopsis: Learn about the relationship between individual, social and cultural psychological processes. Youll become familiar with research on the individual in the social context, and develop a critical understanding of the major theoretical debates and recent developments in social psychology. Youll gain knowledge of personality and individual differences, and develop a critical understanding of the theoretical perspectives on personality and individual differences.

Content: The following is a brief outline of the topics that will be covered: attitudes self and identity group processes and intergroup relations culture close relationships intelligence personality motives values

Course availability:

PS22008 is Compulsory on the following courses:

Department of Education
  • UHED-AFB20 : BA(Hons) Education with Psychology (Year 2)
  • UHED-AKB20 : BA(Hons) Education with Psychology with professional placement (Year 2)
Department of Psychology

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