Social, Personality & Abnormal Psychology II - PSY00005I
- Department: Psychology
- Credit value: 20 credits
- Credit level: I
- Academic year of delivery: 2022-23
Module will run
| Occurrence | Teaching period |
|---|---|
| A | Autumn Term 2022-23 to Spring Term 2022-23 |
Module aims
This module will explore further the means by which social and personality psychology address the fundamental issues affecting our experiences of self and others. These topics begin by examining how our personalities modify our responses to everyday situations. This contrasts with a subsequent examination of how everyday situations modify our thoughts and actions. Finally, we take a microanalytic approach to interpersonal communication, based on detailed analysis of film, audiotape and videotape. Successful completion of this module will provide students with a good understanding of the most influential theories and methods in social, personality and abnormal psychology. Topics covered will include test construction, personality assessment, nonverbal communication, social psychology of language, group processes and intergroup relations.
Module learning outcomes
- to understand and apply methods for the assessment of individual differences
- to understand basic concepts of the microanalysis of interpersonal communication
- to understand concepts and theories relating to group and intergroup behaviour
Module content
In Year 2 we begin by examining how social behaviour, including how our personalities modify our responses to everyday situations. This contrasts with a subsequent examination of how everyday situations modify our thoughts and actions. Finally, we look in detail at interpersonal communication – does this close analysis give away subtle clues to our inner thoughts and feelings? Topics covered include test construction, personality assessment, nonverbal communication, social psychology of language, group processes and intergroup relations.
- TB6: Personality
- TB7: Language & Communication
- TB8: Psychology and Society
- TB9: Intelligence
Indicative assessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| Essay/coursework | 34 |
| Online Exam -less than 24hrs (Centrally scheduled) | 33 |
| Online Exam -less than 24hrs (Centrally scheduled) | 33 |
Special assessment rules
None
Indicative reassessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| Essay/coursework | 34 |
| Online Exam -less than 24hrs (Centrally scheduled) | 33 |
| Online Exam -less than 24hrs (Centrally scheduled) | 33 |
Module feedback
The marks on all assessed work will be provided on e-vision.
Indicative reading
These are two of the most useful textbooks for this strand:
Hogg, M. A., & Vaughan, G. M., (2011) Social Psychology (6th ed.). Harlow, Essex: Pearson Education Limited.
Kring, Ann M (2016). Abnormal Psychology (13th ed.). Chichester; Wiley.