Module Details

Module Code: PSYC C1R06
Module Title: Introduction to Psychology
Title: Introduction to Psychology
Module Level:: 6
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Janette Davies
Module Author:: Teresa Mulhern
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
LO2 Describe and evaluate psychological research methods as they apply to evidence-based practice.
LO3 Understand the debates in psychology as they relate to professional practice
LO4 Discuss and analyse approaches to learning
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 • Behaviourist perspective • Cognitive perspective • Psychodynamic • Evolutionary perspective • Humanistic perspective • Ethological theory and ecological theory
Psychology as a Science
Methods of research • Experimental method • Quantitative and qualitative research • Ethics in psychological research • Application of psychological research to evidence-based practice • The active role of children in research
Learning
• Behaviourist Approach • Classical conditioning, • Operant conditioning • Social learning theory • Practical application of learning theories - How children learn
Debates in Psychology
• Nature and Nurture • Critical and Sensitive Periods
Psychology and Professional Practice
The application of psychological theory to be embedded across all learning content with specific relevance to Aistear, Siolta and the First 5 and the UNCRC
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 piece
No Project
No Practical
No End of Module Formal Examination

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 No Description 12 Weeks per Stage 2.00 24
Estimated Learner Hours Non Contact No Description 15 Weeks per Stage 6.73 101
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description Every Week 1.50 1.5
Total Weekly Contact Hours 1.50
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Holt, N., Bremner, A.,Sutherland, E., Vliek, M.,Passer, M. and Smith, R.. (2019), Psychology: The Science of Mind and Behaviour, McGraw Hill, New York.
  • Comer. (2013), Psychology, Wiley, UK.
  • Daniel P. Keating. Nature and Nurture in Early Child Development, Cambridge University Press, [ISBN: 9781139007962].
  • Nottingham, J.. (2013), Encouraging Learning : How You Can Help Children Learn : How You Can Help Children Learn, Routledge, USA, [ISBN: 9781136763045].
  • Banyard, P., Norman, C., Dillon, G., Winder, B.. (2019), Essential Psychology., Sage, London.
  • Robson, C.. (2012), Real world research: A resource for social scientists and practitioner – researchers., Oxford, UK, Blackwell..
  • Daniel Schacter,Daniel Gilbert,Daniel Wegner,Bruce Hood. (2019), Psychology, 3. Red Globe Press, p.888, [ISBN: 9781352004830].
  • Santrock., J.. Life-Span Development 17e, [ISBN: 1260092089].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Myers, D. G., & DeWall, C. N.. (2019), Exploring Psychology, MacMillan International, New York, [ISBN: 9781319248697].
  • Amanda Albon. (2007), Introducing Psychology Through Research, McGraw-Hill Education (UK), p.200, [ISBN: 9780335229444].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
Discussion Note: