Module Details
Module Code: |
PSYC C1703 |
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:: |
Teresa Mulhern
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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. |
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.
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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 • Behaviourist perspective • Cognitive perspective • Psychodynamic • Evolutionary perspective • Humanistic perspective • Ethological theory and ecological theory
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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 to evidence-based practice • The active role of children in research
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Learning
• Behaviourist Approach • Classical conditioning, • Operant conditioning • Social learning theory • Practical application of learning theories - How children learn
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Debates in Psychology
• Nature and Nurture
• Critical and Sensitive Periods
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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
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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 |
No Description |
12 Weeks per Stage |
2.00 |
24 |
Independent Learning |
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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 |
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Contact |
No Description |
Every Week |
1.50 |
1.5 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
1.50 |
Module Resources
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Recommended Book Resources |
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Schacter, D., Gilbert, D., Wegner, D., Hood, B.. (2020), Psychology, 3. Macmillan Education, London, [ISBN: 9781352004847].
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Myers, D.G., & DeWall, C. N.. (2019), Exploring Psychology, Macmillan Learning, New York, [ISBN: 9781319248697].
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Comer, R., Gould, E. & Furnham, A.. (2013), Psychology, John Wiley & Sons, New Jersey.
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Amanda Albon. (2007), Introducing Psychology Through Research, McGraw-Hill Education (UK), p.200, [ISBN: 9780335229444].
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Martin, G.M., Carlson, N.R., Buskist, W.. (2010), Psychology, 4. Pearson Education, Essex, [ISBN: 9780273720195].
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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 |
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Glenn Geher, PhD. (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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UNICEF. UNCROC, UN,
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