Course Catalogue

Individual Differences 3 PSYCH4039

  • Academic Session: 2026-27
  • School: School of Psychology and Neuroscience
  • Credits: 10
  • Level: Level 4 (SCQF level 10)
  • Typically Offered: Semester 2
  • Available to Visiting Students: No
  • Collaborative Online International Learning: No
  • Curriculum For Life: No

Short Description

Key topics include the field of Individual Differences in ability, personality, emotion and cognition, including coverage of key concepts and theories in intelligence and the biological bases of personality.

Timetable

Weekly two-hour lectures for 5 weeks

Requirements of Entry

Entry to Honours Psychology is guaranteed by a B2 average over Psychology 2A and 2B as well as the fulfilment of College regulations.

Excluded Courses

None

Assessment

100% examination

Main Assessment In: April/May

Course Aims

To provide coverage of individual differences in personality, emotion and intelligence, including coverage of the brain systems involved in these.

Intended Learning Outcomes of Course

By the end of the course students will be able to:

■ Describe and evaluate key contributions of neuroscience to the investigation of individual differences

■ Critically reflect on the contribution of a range of wider disciplines to the study of individual differences

■ Critically evaluate research exploring key aspects of individual differences in emotion and emotion regulation

■ Critically evaluate key contemporary evidence related to intelligence

■ Review and critically evaluate trait theory and key applications in practice

Minimum Requirement for Award of Credits

No exceptions