Module Details

Module Code: PSYC C1701
Module Title: Introduction to Psychology
Title: Introduction to Psychology
Module Level:: 6
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Janette Davies
Module Author:: Veronica Kelly
Domains:  
Module Description: 1. Promote an understanding of human behaviour
2. Understand many factors which effect behaviour and development
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Describe psychology and evaluate different psychological perspectives. D1 p8 p23; D2 p3; D3 p1; D4 p 4; D5 p1 p4 p6 p7 p19
LO2 Describe and evaluate psychological research methods for contemporary issues as they apply to evidence based practice Lo2: D1 p15; D5 p1 p4 p6
LO3 Understand the debates in psychology as they relate to professional practice D3 p1; P9; P12; D5 p1 p4 p6 p7
LO4 Discuss and analyse approaches to learning D3 p1; D5 p1 p4 p6
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
Introduction to psychology
• What is psychology? • Biological perspective • Sociocultural perspective • Behavioural perspective • Cognitive perspective • Psychoanalytic perspective • Evolutionary perspective • Ecological theory • Humanistic perspective D1 p8 p23; D2 p3; D3 p1; D4 p 4; D5 p1 p4 p6 p19
Psychology as a Science
Methods of research • Experimental method • Quantitative and qualitative research • Ethics in psychological research • Application of psychological research methods to professional practice D1 p15; D5 p1 p4 p6
Learning
• Behaviourist Approach • Classical conditioning, • Operant conditioning • Social learning theory • Practical application of learning theories D3 p1; D5 p1 p4 p6
Debates in Psychology
• Nature and Nurture • Critical and Sensitive Periods D3 p1; D5 p1 p4 p6 p7
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment100.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 100
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Written assignment, requiring evaluation of different psychological perspectives and debates and the application of theory to practice, independent research and reading including peer reviewed journal articles and evaluation of research evidence. D1 p15; D5 p1 p4 p5 p6 p7
No Project
No Practical
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Exam Board
It is at the discretion of the Examination Board as to what the qualifying criteria are.

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact D1 p8 p15 p23; D2 p3; D3 p1; D4 p 4; D5 p1 p4 p5 p6 p7 p19 12 Weeks per Stage 4.00 48
Independent Learning Non Contact D1 p15; D5 p1 p4 p5 p6 p7 15 Weeks per Stage 5.13 77
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Comer, R., Gould, E. & Furnham, A.. (2013), Psychology, John Wiley & Sons, New Jersey.
  • Holt.N., Bremner.A., Sutherland, E., Vliek,M., Passer,M. and Vliek. (2019), Psychology: The Science of Mind and Behaviour, 4. McGraw Hill, London.
  • Martin, G.M., Carlson, N.R., Buskist, W.. (2010), Psychology, 4. Pearson Education, Essex, [ISBN: 9780273720195].
  • Myers, D.G., & DeWall, C. N.. (2019), Exploring Psychology, Macmillan Learning, New York, [ISBN: 9781319248697].
  • Schacter, D., Gilbert, D., Wegner, D., Hood, B.. (2020), Psychology, 3. Macmillan Education, London, [ISBN: 9781352004847].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Geher, G.. (2013), Evolutionary Psychology 101, Springer Publishing Company, p.234, [ISBN: 9780826107190].
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
Other Resources
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