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Module details for 2022/23.

15 credits

FHEQ Level 6

Module Outline

This module considers aspects of development that reflect the social nature of humans.
The module covers three broad areas: social cognition (e.g. normal development of theory of mind and its apparent absence in autism), self-reflection (e.g. the growth of self-consciousness and shyness) and self-regulation and agency (e.g. development of emotion regulation, cross-cultural and historical concepts of the person). The underlying theme is the role of cognitive development and social context in children's developing understanding of themselves and others. The module is structured to enable participants to study a chosen topic in depth, while also viewing it from the theoretical contexts of the other topics addressed.
This module builds on knowledge gained in the core psychology module C8546: Developmental Psychology. Students who are not enrolled on the BSc Psychology course at Sussex are expected to have knowledge of developmental theory and of social, cognitive, and language development at Year 2 level. Helpful overviews of these topics can be found in many textbooks on child development.

Full Module Description

This module considers aspects of development that reflect the social nature of humans.
The module covers three broad areas: social cognition (e.g. normal development of theory of mind and its apparent absence in autism), self-reflection (e.g. the growth of self-consciousness and shyness) and self-regulation and agency (e.g. development of emotion regulation, cross-cultural and historical concepts of the person). The underlying theme is the role of cognitive development and social context in children's developing understanding of themselves and others. The module is structured to enable participants to study a chosen topic in depth, while also viewing it from the theoretical contexts of the other topics addressed.
This module builds on knowledge gained in the core psychology module C8546: Developmental Psychology. Students who are not enrolled on the BSc Psychology course at Sussex are expected to have knowledge of developmental theory and of social, cognitive, and language development at Year 2 level. Helpful overviews of these topics can be found in many textbooks on child development.

Module learning outcomes

Systematically understand key aspects of theories relevant to social cognitive development

Demonstrate an ability to critically evaluate empirical evidence, core concepts and controversies in social cognitive development

Demonstrate the ability to construct an audience-appropriate topic-relevant argument in speech and writing

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Timing

Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.

Weighting

Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.

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Prof Nicola Yuill

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