Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
Psychology
Learning Methods
Lecture
Online
Seminar
Module Offerings
5204PSYSCI-SEP-CTY
Aims
1. To define and investigate key principles and concepts of social psychology
2. To define and investigate key principles and concepts of human development
3. To define and investigate key principles and concepts of individual differences
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 key concepts related to social psychology and individual differences
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:The module will explore psychological development through the life span, covering key areas of development such as cognitive development, identity development and developmental disorders. The module will cover key concepts from individual differences research; for example, intelligence, gender commonalities and differences, personality and subjective wellbeing. Students will also gain an understanding of social psychological concepts such as interpersonal relationships, group processes and intergroup relations.
Module Overview:
In this module you will explore psychological development through the life span, covering key areas of development such as cognitive development, identity development and developmental disorders. The module will cover key concepts from individual differences research: intelligence, gender commonalities and differences, and personality and subjective wellbeing. You will also gain an understanding of social psychological concepts such as interpersonal relationships, group processes and intergroup relations.
In this module you will explore psychological development through the life span, covering key areas of development such as cognitive development, identity development and developmental disorders. The module will cover key concepts from individual differences research: intelligence, gender commonalities and differences, and personality and subjective wellbeing. You will also gain an understanding of social psychological concepts such as interpersonal relationships, group processes and intergroup relations.
Additional Information:Three core aspects of Psychology are covered in this module: Development, Individual Differences, and Social Psychology.
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