Self Regulation (C8894)
Self Regulation: The Science of Achieving Your Goals
Module C8894
Module details for 2012/13.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 6
Full Module Description
We need to regulate our thoughts, feelings and behaviour in order to achieve our goals and succeed in life. In this module, we will consider the processes involved in self-regulation, the role of emotions in self-regulation, and the relationship between self-regulation and mental, physical, and social wellbeing. We will also discuss the factors that lead people to fail at self-regulation, and the interventions and techniques people can use to improve their regulation ability and thus achieve their goals. Students will learn about controlling emotions, combating procrastination, forming good habits, and overcoming smoking, overeating, and overspending. Students on this module will gain theoretical and practical insights into how people successfully pursue their goals, and will apply these insights to their own lives.
Module Outline
We need to regulate our thoughts, feelings and behaviour in order to achieve our goals and succeed in life. In this module, we will consider the processes involved in self-regulation, the role of emotions in self-regulation, and the relationship between self-regulation and mental, physical, and social wellbeing. We will also discuss the factors that lead people to fail at self-regulation, and the interventions and techniques people can use to improve their regulation ability and thus achieve their goals. Students will learn about controlling emotions, combating procrastination, forming good habits, and overcoming smoking, overeating, and overspending. Students on this module will gain theoretical and practical insights into how people successfully pursue their goals, and will apply these insights to their own lives.
Module learning outcomes
Explain what is meant by self-regulation, using relevant examples
Demonstrate familiarity with key theoretical models of self-regulation
Understand the relevance of emotions in self-regulatory processes
Give examples of interventions to promote successful self-regulation, and evaluate whether (and how) these help people to achieve their goals
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Essay (3000 words) | Semester 1 Assessment Week 1 Wed 16:00 | 90.00% |
| Coursework | 10.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Exercise | T1 Week 12 | 100.00% |
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.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | Lecture | 2 hours | 111111111111 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
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