| Unit name | Individual and Social Cognition |
|---|---|
| Unit code | PSYC20008 |
| Credit points | 40 |
| Level of study | I/5 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12) |
| Unit director | Dr. Stollery |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Units you must take before you take this one (pre-requisite units) |
None |
| Units you must take alongside this one (co-requisite units) |
None |
| Units you may not take alongside this one |
None |
| School/department | School of Psychological Science |
| Faculty | Faculty of Life Sciences |
This unit develops students’ knowledge of social and developmental psychology and individual differences in behaviour. Across these topics, students will be exposed to a wide range of research methods used in the study of social cognition and individual differences, in both adults and children. The course provides key coverage of areas required for accreditation by the professional body, the British Psychological Society.
The aims of this unit are to build upon the social and developmental components of our Year 1 Foundations of Psychology course, and to provide coverage of individual differences. The unit will address key issues in these areas, drawing on evidence from behavioural experiments and neuroscience.
1) Describe contemporary theories and findings in Social and Developmental Psychology and Individual Differences.
2) Give examples of methodological approaches to the study of Social and Developmental Psychology and Individual Differences.
3) Apply knowledge of Social and Developmental Psychology and Individual Differences to understand human behaviour.
4) Recognise the conceptual and historical roots of Social and Developmental Psychology and Individual Differences.
Self-paced online asynchronous content will be and supported by live synchronous seminars. During "teaching weeks" different groups of students engage with the content from different lecturers for that week (including the synchronous seminar that week). The coursework essay is supported by an essay guidance tutorial where students can seek feedback on their essay plan.
Additional support from lecturers is available throughout the unit through the forum and drop-in sessions. A synchronous essay feedback seminar is scheduled once the essay marks have been returned.
1 x 1600 word essay (50%) and 1 x open book timed assessment with students required to answer 3 out of 6 questions (50%)
If this unit has a Resource List, you will normally find a link to it in the Blackboard area for the unit. Sometimes there will be a separate link for each weekly topic.
If you are unable to access a list through Blackboard, you can also find it via the Resource Lists homepage. Search for the list by the unit name or code (e.g. PSYC20008).
How much time the unit requires
Each credit equates to 10 hours of total student input. For example a 20 credit unit will take you 200 hours
of study to complete. Your total learning time is made up of contact time, directed learning tasks,
independent learning and assessment activity.
See the Faculty workload statement relating to this unit for more information.
Assessment
The Board of Examiners will consider all cases where students have failed or not completed the assessments required for credit.
The Board considers each student's outcomes across all the units which contribute to each year's programme of study. If you have self-certificated your absence from an
assessment, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (this is usually in the next assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any extenuating circumstances and operates
within the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.
