Stress: Coping and Control (P00362)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 11 ? Acronym : EDU-P-P00362

This module focuses on what happens to performance when people are under stress and what can be done to maintain performance. By considering the transactional nature of stress and the significant interaction of emotion and individual differences students are expected to develop a perspective that is appropriate for application in different environments and with different individuals. Current theory and empirical research are considered throughout the unit to help students understand how and why effective coping can be achieved through psychological intervention.

Entry Requirements

none

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Education, (The Moray House School of Education, Schedule C)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : Postgraduate

? Delivery Period : Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2)

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 10 weeks

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
18/09/2007	18:30	20:20

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

On completion of this module students will be able to:
1. Analyse the effects, mechanisms and performance consequences of the stress process.
2. Explain and evaluate the role of self-regulation and its influence on coping with stress to maintain performance
3. Examine the interaction between relevant individual differences and coping strategies
4. Devise and present an integrated, individualised intervention programmes designed to develop coping ability

Assessment Information

Assessment Tasks and Contexts

Students will be required to complete:

Task 1 (Weighting 20%)
1200 word critical appraisals of relevant research paper.

Task 2 (Weighting 80%)
3000 word (max) assignment on coping.