Module Details

Module Code: PSYC C1703
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 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.
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 No Description 12 Weeks per Stage 2.00 24
Independent Learning 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
  • Schacter, D., Gilbert, D., Wegner, D., Hood, B.. (2020), Psychology, 3. Macmillan Education, London, [ISBN: 9781352004847].
  • Myers, D.G., & DeWall, C. N.. (2019), Exploring Psychology, Macmillan Learning, New York, [ISBN: 9781319248697].
  • Comer, R., Gould, E. & Furnham, A.. (2013), Psychology, John Wiley & Sons, New Jersey.
  • Amanda Albon. (2007), Introducing Psychology Through Research, McGraw-Hill Education (UK), p.200, [ISBN: 9780335229444].
  • Martin, G.M., Carlson, N.R., Buskist, W.. (2010), Psychology, 4. Pearson Education, Essex, [ISBN: 9780273720195].
  • Holt, N, Bremner, A,Sutherland, E, Vliek, M., Passer, M & Smith, R. (2019), Psychology: The Science of Mind and Behaviour, McGraw Hill, London.
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Glenn Geher, PhD. (2013), Evolutionary Psychology 101, Springer Publishing Company, p.234, [ISBN: 9780826107190].
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
Other Resources
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