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Sport and Exercise Sciences

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Module Offerings

5105SPOPSY-JAN-CTY

Aims

1. To explore how developmental and social psychological processes influence group behaviour and individual differences 2. To investigate core areas underpinning human development 3. To investigate core areas underpinning the social self in society

Learning Outcomes

1.
Demonstrate understanding of a range of concepts and empirical evidence in developmental, individual differences, and social psychology with reference to historical and contemporary perspectives.
2.
Critically discuss key stages in developmental processes, including the development of cognitive, emotional and social skills through the life span
3.
Critically discuss social influences on individual differences and group behaviours

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:The following topics will also be covered during the course. Developmental Topics: Infancy, Cognitive development: communication, Cognitive development: reading, Intelligence, Self and identity, Developmental disorders, Adolescence, Adulthood. Individual Difference and Social Topics: Close relationships, Social Constructionism, Group processes and intergroup relations, Prejudice & discrimination: Attitudes and attitude change, Personality: Models, methods and applications, Intelligence: Measurement and applications, Subjective Wellbeing, Gender: Commonalities and differences.
Module Overview:
This module will explore how developmental and social psychological processes influence group behavior and individual differences. It will investigate core areas underpinning human development and the social self in society.
Additional Information:Three core aspects of Psychology are covered in this module: Development, Individual Differences, and Social Psychology.

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