Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
Sport and Exercise Sciences
Learning Methods
Lecture
Practical
Module Offerings
5054SPS-JAN-CTY
Aims
To explore how developmental and social psychological processes influence group behaviour and individual differences To investigate core areas underpinning human development To investigate core areas underpinning the social self in society
Learning Outcomes
1.
Evaluate key stages in developmental processes, including the development of cognitive, emotional and social skills through the life span.
2.
Discuss social influences on individual differences and group behaviours.
3.
Analyse and evaluate methodological approaches and research underpinning developmental, individual differences and social psychology.
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:
Developmental Psychology: Developmental disorders, Self and identity, Infancy, Adolescence, and Adulthood. Individual Differences: Subjective well-being, Gender, Personality and Intelligence. Social Psychology: Close relationships, social constructionism, Group processes and intergroup relations, Prejudice and discrimination.
Developmental Psychology: Developmental disorders, Self and identity, Infancy, Adolescence, and Adulthood. Individual Differences: Subjective well-being, Gender, Personality and Intelligence. Social Psychology: Close relationships, social constructionism, Group processes and intergroup relations, Prejudice and discrimination.
Module Overview:
This module explores how developmental and social psychology influence group behaviour and individual differences. It covers key areas in human development, individual differences, and social self-concepts, including developmental disorders, self and identity, gender, personality, and group dynamics like close relationships and prejudice.
This module explores how developmental and social psychology influence group behaviour and individual differences. It covers key areas in human development, individual differences, and social self-concepts, including developmental disorders, self and identity, gender, personality, and group dynamics like close relationships and prejudice.
Additional Information:
BPS mapped.
BPS mapped.