PY2PS2-Personality & Social Psychology 2
Module Provider: Psychology
Number of credits: 10 [5 ECTS credits]
Level:5
Terms in which taught: Spring term module
Pre-requisites: PY1PR Psychological Research or PY1DV Developmental Psychology or PY1AP Applied Psychology or PY1IP1 Introduction to Psychology 1 and PY1IP2 Introduction to Psychology 2
Non-modular pre-requisites: For non-Psychology students only
Co-requisites:
Modules excluded: PY2PS Personality and Social Psychology or PY2RM Research Methods and Data Analysis
Module version for: 2016/7
Module Convenor: Dr Emma Pape
Email: e.l.pape@reading.ac.uk
Summary module description:
PY2PS2 Personality & Social Psychology 2
Aims:
To familiarise students with theory and research on core topics in personality and social psychology with individual differences.
Assessable learning outcomes:
By the end of the module the student will be able to:
•Describe key areas of research in personality, individual differences and social psychology
•Critically evaluate some pieces of relevant research and techniques discussed in lectures
•Demonstrate a broad understanding of topics within personality, individual differences and social psychology
Outline content:
Topics include group processes; aggression; pro-social behaviour; the self and self-regulation; emotion regulation; theories and measurement of intelligence and personality.
Brief description of teaching and learning methods:
(a) Lectures on personality, individual differences and social psychology.
(b) Online discussion forum following lectures.
(c) Recommended reading in personality, individual differences and social psychology.
(d) Online assessment of students' understanding of material covered in lectures, to provide feedback on level of understanding and help students prepare for the end-of-term test.
Summative Assessment Methods:
| Method |
Percentage |
| Set exercise |
30 |
| Class test administered by School |
70 |
Other information on summative assessment:
This module is assessed by coursework (30%) and an end-of-term multiple choice test (70%).
Coursework involves continuous online assessment of students' understanding of the material covered in lectures.
Penalties for late submission:
The Module Convenor will apply the following penalties for work submitted late, in accordance with the University policy.
where the piece of work is submitted up to one calendar week after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): 10% of the total marks available for the piece of work will be deducted from the mark for each working day (or part thereof) following the deadline up to a total of five working days;
where the piece of work is submitted more than five working days after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): a mark of zero will be recorded.
The University policy statement on penalties for late submission can be found at:
http://www.reading.ac.uk/web/FILES/qualitysupport/penaltiesforlatesubmission.pdf
You are strongly advised to ensure that coursework is submitted by the relevant deadline. You should note that it is advisable to submit work in an unfinished state rather than to fail to submit any work.
Requirements for a pass:
A mark of 40% overall
Reassessment arrangements:
Reassessment is by examination in August/September
Additional Costs (specified where applicable):
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Last updated: 21 December 2016