PY2D1X: Developmental & Social Psychology 1 for Combined Hons

Module Provider:

Psychology

Number of credits:

10 [5 ECTS credits]

Level:

I (Intermediate)

Terms in which taught:

Autumn

Module Convenor:

Dr GW Schafer

Pre-requisites:

Co-requisites:

Modules excluded:

Module version for:

2007/8

Aims:
The aims of the module are that the student should gain an understanding of theory and research on cognitive development from infancy to later childhood; and of theory and research in social attitudes and attributions.

Assessable learning outcomes:
By the end of the module the student will be able to:

Additional outcomes:

Outline content:
Developmental psychology: cognitive development from infancy to later childhood; theoretical and experimental analysis, applied to topics such as cognition and memory. Social psychology: attitudes; attributions.

Brief description of teaching and learning methods:
(a) Lectures on developmental and social psychology.
(b) Recommended reading in developmental and social psychology.

Contact hours:

Assessment:
Coursework
None
Examinations
One-hour unseen multiple-choice examination at end of Autumn Term (35%). One-hour unseen essay type examination in Summer Term (65%).
The examinations will require students to show knowledge of both developmental and social psychology.
Requirements for a pass
A mark of 40% overall
Reassessment arrangements
Re-examination in August/September.