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Module Title	Personality and Developmental Psychology
Module Code	NS511
School	School of Nursing and Human Sciences
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NFQ level	9	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

Drawing on the body of research from the field of Developmental Psychology, this module studies various theories about how the personality develops over time. The model reviews and compares basic models of Personality from the five main schools of Psychology. It then studies the development of different aspects of the Personality, such as cognitive development (Piaget), moral development (Kohlberg and Gilligan) and relational (Bowlby and Ainsworth). The module translates theory into practical application by demonstrating how the learning from these theories can be applied in a therapeutic setting. Finally, the module incorporates emerging developments in the field of Psychology such as Social Constructionism and Critical Psychology.

Learning Outcomes

1. 1. Critique and compare five basic models of Personality: Psychodynamic, Behaviourists, Cognitive, Learning and Humanistic
2. 3. Compare and integrate insights from these different developmental models in specific domains such as intellectual and moral development
3. 4. Leverage their theoretical understanding of personality and developmental psychology in practical application and case studies
4. 5. Explain the role of the discipline of psychology in psychotherapy and counselling

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	32	class seminars attendace at 8 seminars per year
Independent Study	40	readings for participation in class dialogue
Group work	8	study group to discuss class material
Directed learning	15	self directed learning journaling
Directed learning	30	writing demonstrating skill and accomplishment of learning outcomes
Total Workload: 125

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

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Basic Models of Personality:
This section reviews basic models of Personality from the five main schools of Psychology. Through readings and class discussions, students learn to critique and compare the different models and to gain an appreciation for utilizing the framework within a therapeutic setting.

Developmental Psychology:
This section reviews research and theory from the field of Developmental Psychology. Students learn how to view individuals in the context of their overall life-cycle and stages of development. By learning about the different stages of development proposed by various developmental theorists, students are able to appreciate how individuals experience different developmental stages and what needs to happen for optimal development in different domains such as cognitive, moral, and relational.

Social Constructionism and Critical Psychology:
This section reviews Social Constructionist theory as an alternative critical perspective to psychological “knowledge” (particularly in relation to mental health and self identity) and psychotherapeutic practice.

Applications to Psychotherapy:
This section looks at the application in psychotherapy.of personality and developmental perspectives.Through practical examples and reflective exercises the students are encouraged to critically consider the contribution of different theorists to therapy practice.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
Unavailable

Indicative Reading List

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Other Resources

None

Programme or List of Programmes

GDPC	GDip in Counselling & Psychotherapy
MDPC	MSc in Counselling & Psychotherapy

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