Module Code: H7PID
Long Title Personality and Intelligence
Title Personality and Intelligence
Module Level: LEVEL 7
EQF Level: 6
EHEA Level: First Cycle
Credits: 10
Module Coordinator: Caoimhe Hannigan
Module Author: Fearghal O'Brien
Departments: School of Business
Specifications of the qualifications and experience required of staff

Lecturer with relevant postgradaute qualification in Psychology
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Exhibit an in-depth knowledge and understanding of historical and current theories of personality.
LO2 Compare and evaluate different perspectives on the study of personality.
LO3 Explain and evaluate the theories and measurement of intelligence.
LO4 Provide judgements and reflections about personality and intelligence based on theory and research evidence.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is required before enrolment on this module. While the prior learning is expressed as named NCI module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Entry requirements

There are no additional entry requirements for this module. The programme entry requirements apply.
 

Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
Introduction to Personality and Intelligence
• Course and assessment
Introduction to Personality
• Personality defined • Aims of studying personality • Historical approaches and theories of personality
The Basis of the Psychoanalytic Approach to Personality
• Freud and the psychoanalytic method • Structure of personality and development • Defence mechanisms • Evaluation of Freudian Theory
Theories of Personality developed by the Post Freudians
• Alfred Adler • Carl Jung • Karen Horney
Behavioural/Learning Theory Approaches to Personality
• Introduction to learning theory • Behaviourism • Social learning theory • Application of learning theory approaches to personality
Cognitive Approach to Personality
• George A. Kelly’s Theory of Personal Constructs • Albert Ellis’ Rational-Emotive Behaviour Therapy • Application and evaluation of cognitive approach
Humanistic Approach to Personality
• Abraham Maslow’s Theory of Self-Actualisation • Carl Rogers’ Person Centred Therapy • Evaluation of the humanistic theories
Trait Approach to Personality
• Historical development of the Trait Theories of Personality • Gordon Allport • Raymond Cattell • Hans Eysenck • Big Five Factor Model • HEXACO model • Evaluation and application of approach
Theories and Measurement of Intelligence
• Nature of intelligence • Early theorists • General intelligence and measurement • Multifactor theorists • Hierarchical theorists • Multiple intelligence • Triarchic theory of intelligence
Theories of Emotional Intelligence
• Salovey & Mayer • Bar-On • Goleman
Intelligence Tests
• Types of intelligence tests • Features, uses and limitations
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework50.00%
End of Module Assessment50.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Coursework
Assessment Type: Continuous Assessment % of total: 50
Assessment Date: Week 5 Outcome addressed: 1,2
Non-Marked: No
Assessment Description:
In-Class Presentation
End of Module Assessment
Assessment Type: Terminal Exam % of total: 50
Assessment Date: End-of-Semester Outcome addressed: 1,2,3,4
Non-Marked: No
Assessment Description:
Five essay questions to do two in two hours.
No Workplace Assessment
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.
Reassessment Description
Students are required to complete the repeat examination which will cover all the learning outcomes.

NCIRL reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Module Target Workload Hours 0 Hours
Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Description Hours Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture Classroom and demonstrations 36 Per Semester 3.00
Tutorial Mentoring and small-group tutoring 12 Per Semester 1.00
Independent Learning Time Independent learning 202 Per Semester 16.83
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
 

Module Resources

Recommended Book Resources
  • Haslam, N.. (2007), Introduction to Personality and Intelligence., Sage Publications, London.
  • Maltby, J., Day, L., & Macaskill, A. (2022), Personality, Individual Differences and Intelligence, 5th. Prentice Hall.
  • Schultz, D.P. & Schultz, S.E.. (2016), Theories of Personality., 11th. Wadsworth Publishing..
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Ackerman, P.L., Kyllonen, P.C., & Roberts, R.D. (Eds).. (1999), Learning Individual Differences: Process, Trait, and Content Determinants, American Psychological Association.
  • Atkinson, R. & Hilgard, E. (2014), Intoduction to Psychology, 16th. Cengage Learning, [ISBN: 9781408089026].
  • Barry, H.. (2018), Emotional Resilience. How to safeguard your mental health, Orion Spring..
  • Cain, S.. (2012), Quiet. The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking, Penguin.
  • Cervone, D., & Shoda, Y., (Eds.). (1999), The Coherence of Personality: Social-Cognitive Bases of Consistency, Variability, and Organization., Guilford Publications.
  • Chamorro-Premuzic, T., & Furnham, A. (2005), Personality and Intellectual Competence, Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.
  • Collis, J & Messick, S.. (2001), Intelligence and Personality: Bridging the Gap in Theory and Measurement., Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.
  • Crews, F.. (2017), FREUD. The Making of an Illusion., Metropolitan Books..
  • Deary, I.J.. Intelligence, Oxford ; Oxford University Press, 2001., [ISBN: 9780192893215].
  • Funder, D.C.. (2007), The Personality Puzzle, 4th. W. W. Norton & Company.
  • Goleman, D. (2013), Focus: The Hidden Driver of Excellence, Harper, [ISBN: 978006211486].
  • Goleman, D.. (1996), Emotional intelligence, Bloomsbury, London, [ISBN: 9780747528302].
  • Grosz, Stephen. (2014), The Examined Life, Vintage Books, London, [ISBN: 9780099549031].
  • Johnson, S. (1999), Who Moved My Cheese?, Vermillion, [ISBN: 978-009181697].
  • Kehoe, M. (2013), Make that grade Organisational Behaviour, 2nd. Gill&Macmillan, [ISBN: 9780717156337].
  • Lucey, J. (2014), In My Room, Gill&Macmillan.
  • Nettle, D.. (2009), Personality, Oxford University Press, Oxford, [ISBN: 9780199211432].
  • Rath, T. & Clifton, D. O.. How Full Is Your Bucket, Gallup Press, p.120, [ISBN: 9781595620040].
  • Risner, N. "It's a Zoo Around Here", Limitless Pub, p.100, [ISBN: 9780954683603].
  • Rubenfeld, J.. (2007), The Interpretation of Murder, Headline Review, [ISBN: 978-075533142].
  • Freud, S.. (2010), Freud Collected Works: The Psychopathology of Everyday Life, The Theory of Sexuality, Beyond the Pleasure Principle, The Ego and the Id, and The Future of an Illusion., Pacific Publishing Studio..
  • HBR’s 10 Must Reads. (2015), On Emotional Intelligence., Harvard Business Press..
  • Little, B.R.. (2016), Me, Myself, and Us. The Science of Personality and the Art of Well-Being., Public Affairs New York..
  • Loehken, S.. (2015), The Power of Personality. How Introverts and Extroverts Can combine to Amazing Effect, John Murray Learning..
  • Lucey, J.. (2017), The Life Well Lived, Transworld Ireland..
  • Robson, D.. (2019), The Intelligence Trap. Why smart people do stupid things and how to make wiser decisions., Hodder & Stoughton..
 
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
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  • [Website], http:www.idr-journal.com/.
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