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

Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25

Available as a Free Standing Elective

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2024/25

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%.

Students will be introduced to the core psychology curriculum relating to developmental psychology, social psychology, and individual differences. In addition to gaining foundational knowledge of these core topics, students will be encouraged to make links between different curricular areas and subdisciplines, and to reflect on how developmental psychology, social psychology, and the psychology of individual differences interact with biological psychology, cognitive psychology, and other perspectives. The historical development of the core topics will also be covered, with an emphasis on decolonisation. Alongside core theoretical and empirical knowledge, students will gain practice key study skills that are essential to success in an undergraduate degree. The module will cover the breadth of the BPS curriculum expectations for accreditation.

Intended Learning Outcomes

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Reflect on the ways in which different perspectives in psychology can be integrated to give a holistic view of human thought and behaviour: 1,2

Study hours

Synchronous teaching session include:
-22 hours synchronous workshop/seminar taught sessions (11 weeks x 120 min sessions)
Asynchronous work:
-33 hours guided asynchronous structured activities to prepare for taught sessions
Independent study:
-30 hours presentation preparation
-32 hours SAQ assessment preparation
-33 hours reading

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment