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PY213: Individual Differences

Module Title Individual Differences
Module Code PY213
Module Tutor Julie Collins
School Natural and Social Sciences
CAT Points 15
Level of Study 5
Pre-requisites Before taking this module you must pass PY101 or pass PY108
Co-requisites None
Restrictions None
Brief Description This module will investigate individual differences in humans along intellectual and personality dimensions. Different theories of personality and intelligence will be explored and the limitations of the measurement of these dimensions will be studied.
Indicative Syllabus Individual differences on intellectual and personality dimensions: intensity and extent of such differences
Examination of: psychodynamic, behavioural, phenomenological, trait and cognitive theories of personality
Examination of various definitions and theories and models of intelligence
The measurement of personality and intelligence, including inventories, projective tests, aptitude, ability and achievement measures
Reliability and validity of these measurements
Learning Outcomes i. Knowledge and Understanding
By the end of the module students should be able to demonstrate that they:
a) knowledge of approaches to the study of both personality and intelligence
b) understanding of key debates in individual differences, including nature/nurture; nomothetic/idiographic; type/trait
c) familiarity with psychological measurement of both personality and intelligence
d) understanding of the limitations of psychometric approaches



ii. Skills
Successful students will be able to demonstrate:
a) a range of transferable skills, particularly essay writing, literature finding and independent reading
b) the ability to develop and maintain an academic argument
c) the ability to use evidence appropriately in support of academic arguments
d) understanding in designing a range of psychological measuring instruments, particularly self-report measures
Learning and Teaching Activities Staff/student contact 16%
Student private study 84%
Methods include lectures, videos, seminars and/or practical sessions
Assessment (For further details see the Module Guide) 001: 50% Coursework: Standard: 2000 words or equivalent
002: 50% Written Exam: End of year, unseen, closed book: 1.50 hours
Special Assessment Requirements None
Indicative Resources

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