PY2PS2-Personality & Social Psychology 2

Module Provider: Psychology
Number of credits: 10 [5 ECTS credits]
Level:5
Terms in which taught: Spring / Summer term module
Pre-requisites: PY1DV Developmental Psychology or PY1IP3 Introduction to Psychology for Consumer Behaviour and Marketing students
Non-modular pre-requisites: For non-Psychology students only
Co-requisites:
Modules excluded: PY2RM Research Methods and Data Analysis or PY2SD Social and Differential Psychology
Current from: 2018/9

Module Convenor: Dr Emma Pape

Email: e.l.pape@reading.ac.uk

Type of module:

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

Additional outcomes:

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.

Contact hours:

	Autumn	Spring	Summer
Lectures		16	2
Guided independent study		82
Total hours by term		98.00	2.00
Total hours for module	100.00

Summative Assessment Methods:

Method	Percentage
Written exam	70
Set exercise	30

Summative assessment- Examinations:

This module is assessed through coursework (30%) and a summer exam (70%).

The summer exam is 45 minutes, multiple choice

Summative assessment- Coursework and in-class tests:

Coursework involves continuous online assessment of students' understanding of the material covered in lectures (30%).

Formative assessment methods:

Penalties for late submission:
The Module Convener will apply the following penalties for work submitted late:

where the piece of work is submitted after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): 10% of the total marks available for that piece of work will be deducted from the mark for each working day[1] (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.

Assessment requirements for a pass:
A mark of 40% overall

Reassessment arrangements:
Reassessment is by examination in August/September

Additional Costs (specified where applicable):
1) Required text books:
2) Specialist equipment or materials:
3) Specialist clothing, footwear or headgear:
4) Printing and binding:
5) Computers and devices with a particular specification:
6) Travel, accommodation and subsistence:

Last updated: 28 September 2018