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Archived Version 2023 - 2024
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Description The aim of this module is to provide an advanced overview of the main biopsychosocial models of healthy and unhealthy self-control, in terms of sensory, cognitive, behavioural and emotion regulation. Particular emphasis will be placed on the developmental trajectory of self-control and executive function, as well as consideration of the socio-economic consequences of dysfunctional self-control such as health and wellbeing. Students will also critically consider different explanatory levels and methodological approaches, at the forefront of the psychology of self-control, including neural, psychological and social correlates of healthy and unhealthy self-control. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. Critically consider development trajectories of healthy and unhealthy self-control in terms of hot and cold cognitive processes 2. Critically identify key genotypes, endophenotypes and phenotypic expression of self-control processes. 3. Critically appraise factors influencing the development, and maintenance of self-control 4. Critically evaluate conceptual and methodological approaches used to re-train and/or enhance self-control 5. Critically consider the socio-economic consequences of dysfunctional self-control in terms of health and wellbeing. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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Learning Activities Definitions and biopsychosocial theories of self-control; including emotion regulationSelf-control and control processesDevelopmental trajectory of healthy and unhealthy self-controlGenetics of Self-ControlCognitive and Brain Endophenotypes of Self-controlDysfunctional Self-controlSelf-control and handicapping cognitions and behaviourPromoting Self-control: Resilience, Optimism and MindsetRe-training and/or enhancing Self-controlSocio-economics of dysfunctional self-control | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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