Individual Differences (PSYC0244)

Key information

Faculty: Faculty of Brain Sciences
Teaching department: Division of Psychology and Language Sciences
Credit value: 15

Restrictions: This module is only available to students on the MSc Psychological Sciences
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

The module covers core concepts and research in individual differences 鈥� personality and cognitive abilities. It explores approaches to measuring, understanding, and explaining (i) individual differences, (ii) their biological and environmental determinants, and (iii) their effects on occupational, health, mental wellbeing, and other life outcomes.听听

The first half of the module covers basic concepts, measurement issues, overview of models and research in intelligence and personality, and models and research on how biology and life experiences contribute to individual differences over the life span.

The second half covers individual differences models and research applied to specific populations.

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Term 2 听听听 Postgraduate (FHEQ Level 7)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study: In person
Methods of assessment: 100% Fixed-time remote activity
Mark scheme: Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year: 35
Module leader: Dr Joshua Buckman
Who to contact for more information: pals.msc-psych@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 19th August 2024.

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