Individual Differences,

Social and
Developmental
Psychology
Tutor: (Psy1282)
Dr. Julian Perara
Room:Lecture 1 AS32
Extn: 236
email:
J.Perara@Leedstrinity.ac.uk

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Individual Differences, Social
and Developmental Psychology
(Psy1282)
 Developmental Psychology (6 weeks)
 Dr. Perara

 Individual Differences (6 weeks)

 Mr Rainford; Mr. Rennie; Dr. Spencer

 Social Psychology (6 weeks)

 Mr. Rennie

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Objectives of the Module
(Psy1282)
On successful completion of the module, students
will
(1)be able to:
Demonstrate knowledge of the defining characteristics and scope of
individual differences, social and developmental psychology.

 (2) Describe, compare and contrast major theoretical approaches and

explanations in each of the identified areas of psychology.

 (3) Demonstrate an understanding of the relative merits and

shortcomings of the predominant methods of investigation employed
within each area.

 (4) Demonstrate knowledge of the link between research and theory

across a range of psychological domains.

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Introduction to Developmental
Psychology

Course text: Essential reading:

Developmental Psychology: Childhood and Adolescence
D. R. Shaffer (Brooks/Cole; 1999)

Recommended reading:

Social Development
H. R. Schaffer (Oxford: Blackwell, 1996)

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Module Assessment

 3 x 40 minute essays to write in each exam

Form Magnitude Weighting Timing

Unseen
1 x 2 hours 50% end of sem 1
paper
Unseen
1 x 2 hours 50% end of sem 2
paper

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Developmental Psychology
Lecture
Week
DiarySession (SBLT) Date
1 Lecture 1 5/10
Introduction to the Module
2 Lecture 2 12/10
Theories of Developmental Psychology
3 Lecture 3 19/10
Research Methods in Developmental
Psychology
4 Lecture 4 26/10
The Family and Ecology of Development
5 Lecture 5 2/11
Social Development
6 Lecture 6 9/11
Developmental Review and Exam
Preparation