Teaching Responsibility

LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

Sport and Exercise Sciences

Learning Methods

Lecture

Practical

Module Offerings

4052SPS-SEP-CTY

Aims

To present a range of topics in developmental psychology and individual differences research. To introduce the methods applied to understanding key issues in developmental psychology and individual differences research. To enable students to consult and summarise appropriate sources to explain key issues in developmental psychology and individual differences research.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Summarise and explain key issues in developmental psychology and individual differences concepts, with reference to historical and contemporary perspectives.
2.
Discuss key stages in developmental processes, and key concepts in individual differences processes
3.
Describe the methodology underpinning developmental psychology and individual differences research.

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:Developmental Psychology: Attachment, cognitive development, language development, and social development. Individual Differences: personality, intelligence, aspects of dynamic emotions, motivations and moods, and psychometrics.
Additional Information:BPS mapped.

Assessments

Presentation

Essay