Module Details

Module Code: SOCL C1402
Module Title: Lifespan Development and Individual Difference
Title: Lifespan Development and Individual Difference
Module Level:: 6
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Eileen Doyle
Module Author:: Maeve Murphy
Domains:  
Module Description: 1. Promote an understanding of human behaviour
2. Understand many factors which effect behaviour and development
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Explain the influence of biological, psychological, social and cultural factors on human behaviour and development across the lifespan D1 p8; D3 p1; D5 p1 p4 p6 p7 p10
LO2 Explain and evaluate theories of individual difference including personality, intelligence, motivation and emotion and demonstrate ability to link theory to practice D1 p22 p23; D2 p3; D3 p1; D4 p4; D5 p1 p4 p6 p7 p10 p19
LO3 Explain and evaluate theories of memory, language and problem solving and reasoning and demonstrate an ability to link theory to practice D1 p22; D2 p2 p3 p17; D3 p1; D4 p4; D5 p1 p4 p6 p7 p10
LO4 Describe and analyze theories of health, stress and coping and demonstrate ability to link theory to practice.D1 p20; D4 p4; D5 p1 p4 p6 p10 p19
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
Development over the Lifespan
• Biological foundations of behaviour: the nervous system, neurons, structures of the brain and their functions. • Childhood development and socioemotional development • Adolescence, identity and mental health • Adult development, control and support • Lifespan development • Practical application of knowledge D1 p8; D3 p1; D5 p1 p4 p6 p7 p10
Intelligence and Personality
• Definitions of intelligence • Intelligence testing • Nature/Nurture and intelligence • Hierarchical models of intelligence • Multiple intelligences • Growth and fixed mindset • Trait theories of personality • Situational critique of trait theory • Practical application of knowledge D1 p22 p23; D2 p3; D3 p1; D4 p4; D5 p1 p4 p6 p7 p10
Thinking, Language & Memory
• Concept formation • Problem solving • Errors and biases • Communication, speech and language • Language acquisition • Language and thought • Short and Long term memory • Forgetting • Memory construction • Practical application of knowledge D1 p22; D2 p2 p3 p17; D3 p1; D4 p4; D5 p1 p4 p6 p7 p10
Motivation and Emotion
• Basic emotions • Theories of emotion • Emotional processing • Classification of motivations • Motivational theories • Link between emotions and motivation • Application to professional practice D1 p22 p23; D2 p3; D3 p1; D4 p4; D5 p1 p4 p6 p7 p10 p19
Health, stress and coping
• Health - stress link • Cognitive, behavioural, biological effects of stress • Coping strategies (active and avoidant) • Application to professional practice D1 p20; D4 p4; D5 p1 p4 p6 p10 p19
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment100.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Open-book Examination % of Total Mark 100
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
D1 p20 p22; D2 p2; D4 p4; D5 p1, p4 p6 p7 p19
No Project
No Practical
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Exam Board
It is at the discretion of the Examination Board as to what the qualifying criteria are.

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description 12 Weeks per Stage 4.00 48
Independent Learning Non Contact No Description 15 Weeks per Stage 5.13 77
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Daniel Schacter,Daniel Gilbert,Daniel Wegner,Bruce Hood. (2019), Psychology, Red Globe Press, p.888, [ISBN: 9781352004830].
  • Banyard, P., Norman, C., Dillon, G., & Winder, B.. (2019), Essential Psychology, 3. Sage Publications, London.
  • David G. Myers,C Nathan DeWall. (2018), Exploring Psychology, Worth, p.896, [ISBN: 9781319243548].
  • Comer, R., Gould, E. & Furnham, A.. (2013), Psychology, John Wiley & Sons, New Jersey.
  • G. Neil Martin,Neil R. Carlson,William Buskist. (2010), Psychology, Allyn & Bacon, p.834, [ISBN: 9780273720119].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Glenn Geher, PhD. (2013), Evolutionary Psychology 101, Springer Publishing Company, p.234, [ISBN: 9780826107190].
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
Other Resources
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