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Core Module Information
Module title: Individual Differences 2 (Hong Kong)
SCQF level: 09:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: PSY09609
Module leader: Fiona McQueen
School School of Applied Sciences
Subject area group: Psychology
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added
Description of module content:

On this module you will learn about historical & conceptual perspectives in personality: psychodynamic, behaviourist, humanistic/ phenomenological, cognitive/social-cognitive, trait approaches; and personality assessment.You will study historical & conceptual perspectives in intelligence: intelligence testing & IQ; general factor theories vs. multiple abilities; biological influences on intelligence; environmental and socio-cultural influences on intelligence.You will explore recent developments in individual differences: alternative views of intelligence (e.g. emotional intelligence, multiple intelligences); other individual differences (e.g. creativity; leadership; optimism).
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Contrast the psychological concepts of personality and intelligence from their commonsensical, everyday usage.

LO2: Evaluate approaches to studying and assessing personality (e.g. psychodynamic, behaviourist, humanistic/ phenomenological, cognitive/social-cognitive, and trait approaches).

LO3: Evaluate factor theories of intelligence and demonstrate a sound knowledge of at least one seminal and one contemporary factor theory.

LO4: Critically reflect on recent developments and current debates in the areas of personality and intelligence.

LO5: Critically reflect on the validation and evaluation of a psychometric measure of individual differences.

LO6: Evaluate the role that individual differences plays in areas such as creativity, leadership, optimism, personnel selection, mood and motivation.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2026/7, Trimester 2, In Person,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: HONG KONG
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Fiona McQueen
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 22 You will receive 5 x 3-hour lectures at the beginning of the module, introducing you to the module content. Lectures will also include discussion and group activities .
Face To Face Tutorial 11 Small-group tutorials, delivered by the local tutor, will allow you to explore lecture topics in more depth and engage in debate.
Online Guided independent study 167 You are expected to engage in independent study activities, including reading, searching for literature and preparing for assessments.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Oral Presentation 50 4~5 Week 13 HOURS= 15 minutes You will prepare an individual video-recorded presentation describing and evaluating a psychometric measure of personality or intelligence, including how it may be applied in workplace settings.
Class Test 50 1~2~3~6 Exam Period HOURS= 2 hours You will sit a class test consisting of multiple choice and short-answer questions, covering lecture content (personality, intelligence, other individual differences). You will complete this online under exam conditions in class
Component 1 subtotal: 50
Component 2 subtotal: 50
Module subtotal: 100

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