Module Details
Module Code: |
PSYC C1701 |
Module Title:
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Introduction to Psychology
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Title:
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Introduction to Psychology
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Module Level:: |
6 |
Module Coordinator: |
Janette Davies
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Module Author:: |
Veronica Kelly
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Module Description: |
1. Promote an understanding of human behaviour 2. Understand many factors which effect behaviour and development
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Learning Outcomes |
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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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.
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No recommendations listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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No Co-requisite modules listed |
Additional Requisite Information
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No Co Requisites listed
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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
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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
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Learning
• Behaviourist Approach
• Classical conditioning,
• Operant conditioning
• Social learning theory
• Practical application of learning theories
D3 p1; D5 p1 p4 p6
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Debates in Psychology
• Nature and Nurture
• Critical and Sensitive Periods
D3 p1; D5 p1 p4 p6 p7
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Module Content & Assessment
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Continuous Assessment | 100.00% |
AssessmentsFull Time
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.
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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 |
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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 |
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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
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Recommended Book Resources |
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Comer, R., Gould, E. & Furnham, A.. (2013), Psychology, John Wiley & Sons, New Jersey.
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Holt.N., Bremner.A., Sutherland, E., Vliek,M., Passer,M. and Vliek. (2019), Psychology: The Science of Mind and Behaviour, 4. McGraw Hill, London.
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Martin, G.M., Carlson, N.R., Buskist, W.. (2010), Psychology, 4. Pearson Education, Essex, [ISBN: 9780273720195].
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Myers, D.G., & DeWall, C. N.. (2019), Exploring Psychology, Macmillan Learning, New York, [ISBN: 9781319248697].
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Schacter, D., Gilbert, D., Wegner, D., Hood, B.. (2020), Psychology, 3. Macmillan Education, London, [ISBN: 9781352004847].
| Supplementary Book Resources |
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Geher, G.. (2013), Evolutionary Psychology 101, Springer Publishing Company, p.234, [ISBN: 9780826107190].
| Recommended Article/Paper Resources |
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APA Journals. Ebooks and Journal articles,
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Multiple peer-reviewed journal articles:
both directed on Blackboard and
independently researched.,
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SAGE. Peer reviewed journal articles,
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Springerlink. Peer reviewed journal articles,
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Wiley Online Library. Peer reviewed journal articles,
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