Last modified: 22 Jul 2026 13:42
This course aims to provide you with a thorough understanding of psychological research in individual differences. In addition, students will engage with interactive discussion boards and workshops to support understanding and skills development.
| Study Type | Postgraduate | Level | 5 |
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| Term | First Term | Credit Points | 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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This course provides a thorough foundation in individual differences. Individual differences will explore key theories in personality and intelligence research and the real-life application of psychometric assessments. In this course students will learn to critically evaluate the major findings from research in personality and psychometric testing.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 40 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 17 | Feedback Weeks | 17 | |
| Feedback |
Research methods worksheet – formative feedback will be provided via asynchronous workshop activities. Worksheets will provide automated feedback. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Conceptual | Evaluate | To be able to critically evaluate different models and research approaches in individual differences. |
| Procedural | Apply | To appreciate and apply appropriate research methods in individual differences. |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 50 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 19 | Feedback Weeks | 22 | |
| Feedback |
1,200 word research report based on theory and workshop lectures. Students will be supplied with a topic, starter references, and data set. Submission will be online. Detail feedback will be provided online and with tutor. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Conceptual | Evaluate | To be able to critically evaluate different models and research approaches in individual differences. |
| Conceptual | Understand | To have an in depth understanding and broad knowledge of the principles of psychometric testing. |
| Factual | Understand | To have an in depth understanding and broad knowledge of the theories of personality and intelligence. |
| Procedural | Apply | To appreciate and apply appropriate research methods in individual differences. |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 10 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | Feedback Weeks | 11,17 | ||
| Feedback |
2 x asynchronous discussion boards based on lecture topics. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Conceptual | Understand | To have an in depth understanding and broad knowledge of the principles of psychometric testing. |
| Factual | Understand | To have an in depth understanding and broad knowledge of the theories of personality and intelligence. |
There are no assessments for this course.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 10 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 50 | Feedback Weeks | ||
| Feedback |
Opportunity to complete existing 2 x asynchronous discussion boards based on lecture topics. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 40 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 50 | Feedback Weeks | 50 | |
| Feedback |
New research methods worksheet – formative feedback will be provided via asynchronous workshop activities. Worksheets will provide automated feedback. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 50 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 51 | Feedback Weeks | ||
| Feedback |
1,200 word research report based on theory and workshop lectures. Students will be supplied with a new topic, starter references, and new data set. Submission will be online. Detail feedback will be provided online and with tutor. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Factual | Understand | To have an in depth understanding and broad knowledge of the theories of personality and intelligence. |
| Conceptual | Understand | To have an in depth understanding and broad knowledge of the principles of psychometric testing. |
| Conceptual | Evaluate | To be able to critically evaluate different models and research approaches in individual differences. |
| Procedural | Apply | To appreciate and apply appropriate research methods in individual differences. |
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