Module Specifications..
Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024
Please note that this information is subject to change.
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Description The aim of this module is to provide a theoretical and research-based understanding of individual differences. The module will also provide a critical understanding of the principles of measurement and psychometric testing in the study of individual differences. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. Discuss psychological theories relevant to individual differences 2. Discuss how individual differences explain and predict behaviour and outcomes in applied contexts (e.g. health, social, educational, organizational). 3. Discuss the principles and methods of psychological measurement and psychometrics 4. Critically appraise the application of psychological tests and assessments across a number of applied settings 5. Critically discuss the ethical and professional issues in individual differences, psychological assessment and measurement | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml |
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
Approaches to personality (biological, cognitive, humanistic or traits)Approaches to intelligence and cognitive function (definitions, nature, influences on)Approaches to individual differences (cognitive style, motivation, emotion, mood)Influences of personality, intelligence and individual differences on health and wellbeingImportance of psychological measurement, psychometrics and assessmentPsychometric testingReliability and validityTest designMeasuring intelligence, cognition, personality and individual differencesCurrent debates (e.g. nature-nurture, idiographic-nomothetic debates)Ethical and professional issues | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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