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Introduction to Psychology - CED00102C

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  • Department: Centre for Lifelong Learning
  • Credit value: 10 credits
  • Credit level: C
  • Academic year of delivery: 2022-23
    • See module specification for other years: 2023-24

Module summary

Psychology is the study of the human mind and behaviour - why do we say, think and behave as we do? This module will provide an overview of the history of psychology and the key theories that have informed our understanding of psychology today. Students will be introduced to the range of disciplines within psychology, including biological, cognitive and social psychology and how these disciplines can be applied in the real world. Looking at research methods and the ethical frameworks in which psychologists work we’ll also examine how human behaviour is examined and reported.

Module will run

Occurrence Teaching period
A Autumn Term 2022-23

Module aims

  • To introduce students to the main theories of psychology including Psychoanalysis, Behaviourist, Humanistic and Cognitive Theory
  • To develop skills to compare, contrast and criticise theory
  • To introduce students to the process of evaluating research methods
  • To appreciate the ethical considerations in psychological testing.

Module learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of the module, students will be able to:

  • Demonstrate a key understanding of the main theories, concepts and debates in psychology
  • Demonstrate an ability to evaluate both theory and research methods
  • Appreciate the application of theory to the understanding of behaviour.

Indicative assessment

Task % of module mark
Essay/coursework 100

Special assessment rules

None

Indicative reassessment

Task % of module mark
Essay/coursework 100

Module feedback

The tutor will give regular individual verbal and written feedback throughout the module on work submitted.

The assessment feedback is as per the university’s guidelines with regard to timings.

Indicative reading

  • Atkinson, R. L., Atkinson, R. C., Smith, E. E., Bem, D. J. (1993). Introduction to Psychology (11th edition). Harcourt Brace Jovanovich College, London.
  • Gross, R. (2010). Psychology; The science of mind and behaviour (6th edition)
  • Nye, R. D. (2000). Three Psychologies; perspectives from Freud, Skinner and Rogers. (6th edition). Wadsworth/Thompson Learning, Belmont, USA.


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