| Module Code | BAHPSY 104 | |
| Module Title | Personality and Individual Differences 1 | |
| Parent Programme/Stage | BA(Hons) Psychology | Stage One |
| Delivery Mode | FT/PT Blended | |
| NFQ | Irish National Framework of Qualifications /Level 6 | |
| EFQ | European Qualifications Framework /Level 5 | |
| ECTS | 5 | |
| Workload (hours per week) | 3 hours per week 2 x lec/1 x tutorial | |
| Description | An exploration of the main theories of personality and the most recent research relating to these theories. Lectures/tutorials/ independent study/use of Moodle for directed self–study tasks | |
| Assessment | CA: 40% Exam: 60% | |
| Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: | ||
| 104A: | Demonstrate knowledge of historical and current theories of personality. | |
| 104B: | Compare and contrast different perspectives in the study of personality and individual differences | |
| 104C: | Discuss the biological, sociological and cultural basis of personality. | |
| 104D: | Explain the nature of intelligence. | |
| 104E: | Debate the relevance of theories of personality and individual differences in occupational or educational context. | |
| Indicative Content: | ||
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– Philosophical basis of personality: – Ancient Greek Ideas: The Four “Humors” and Personality; general philosophical orientation Personality: – How is personality defined; methods of studying personality – Main approaches to personality (theories and methods): – Psychoanalytic perspective; psychosocial perspective; behaviourist and learning theory; cognitive perspective; phenomenological perspective – Biological Bases of personality and individual differences: – Genetic heredity; evolution and personality and intelligence; evolutionary psychology (David Buss), and animal studies; neuropsychology and psychophysiology models of personality; – Strands of personality and their cultural and social contexts: – Personality and prejudice: stereotypes; culture and the self – Trait Approach: – Trait theories; situations and the interactionist approach; ability traits; mood states; human needs (Murray’s theory), motives and personality and; emotions and stress; motivational states; the factor analytic approach to personality traits: Cattell and Eysenck – Developmental Changes and Stability of Personality: – Developmental of self, self– concept, self– image, self–esteem, self–control; separation and individualization; defining change and stability; findings about age trends in personality trait levels; personality trait levels change as people get older; stability of traits across the years (and the life span) – Theories and Measurement of Intelligence: – Nature of intelligence; general intelligence; intelligence tests, uses and limitations – Personality in Childhood and Infancy: – Measurement and Structure |
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