PRE-REQUISITES: None None COMPENSATABLE: Y SHORT MODULE DESCRIPTOR: (max 425 characters) This module is concerned with enabling the individual to look at real world problems in light of psychological knowledge and understanding. The module will outline a number of different psychological approaches to real world problems and how this understanding may have an impact on how these issues are viewed. . ELEMENTS OF ASSESSMENT [Use HESA KIS definitions} WRITTEN EXAMINATION COURSEWORK PRACTICE E1 (Formally scheduled) 0% C1 60% P1 40% E2 (OSCE) 0% C2 0% P3 0% or Pass/Fail T1 (in-class test) 0% A1 0% SUBJECT ASSESSMENT PANEL Group to which module should be linked: Business, Health & Education Professional body minimum pass mark requirement: N/A MODULE AIMS: To examine how psychological theories and approaches can aid our understanding of the social world and problems which are faced. To encourage students to think theoretically in applied psychological contexts. To consider the positive and negative impact of psychological exploration and explanation of the social world. To consider the key debates within psychology. ASSESSED LEARNING OUTCOMES: (additional guidance below) At the end of the module the learner will be expected to be able to: Demonstrate an understanding of the key debates within psychological theory. Explore and challenge the ways in which psychology addresses real world problems. Examine the advantages and disadvantages of psychological theories and approaches both theoretically and methodologically Participate in seminars and work with others to apply psychological theory to real world problems. DATE OF APPROVAL: FACULTY/OFFICE: Academic Partnership DATE OF IMPLEMENTATION: September 2017 SCHOOL/PARTNER: Petroc DATE(S) OF APPROVED CHANGE: TERM: Autumn/Spring
PRE-REQUISITES: None None COMPENSATABLE: Y SHORT MODULE DESCRIPTOR: (max 425 characters) This module covers the main approaches to psychology (biological, cognitive, behavioural and psychodynamic) by addressing the question of abnormality, how it is defined and diagnosed, its aetiology and how it is treated according to these approaches. . ELEMENTS OF ASSESSMENT [Use HESA KIS definitions} WRITTEN EXAMINATION COURSEWORK PRACTICE E1 (Formally scheduled) 50% C1 50% P1 0% or Pass/Fail E2 (OSCE) 0% C2 0% P3 0% or Pass/Fail T1 (in-class test) 0% A1 0% SUBJECT ASSESSMENT PANEL Group to which module should be linked: Business, Health & Education Professional body minimum pass mark requirement: N/A MODULE AIMS: To introduce students to the study of abnormality through looking at its definitions and history. To introduce different models of abnormality and their explanations of cause and treatment of abnormality. To allow students to look at specific disorders such as schizophrenia, mood disorders and anxiety disorders, and to understand their explanations according to the models discussed. ASSESSED LEARNING OUTCOMES: (additional guidance below) At the end of the module the learner will be expected to be able to: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the range of perspectives within psychology. Demonstrate an appreciation of the range of disorders and treatments used within clinical psychology. Describe and critically evaluate the main concepts, approaches and models of clinical psychology. Further develop own appropriate research strategies and reading and writing skills whilst exploring different theories and disorders. DATE OF APPROVAL: June 2012 FACULTY/OFFICE: