PS112-30 Psychology in Context
Introductory description
This module will introduce the history of psychology and core topics in developmental and cognitive psychology.
Module aims
Previous knowledge of psychology will not be assumed. The module covers 4 key areas of psychology, developing basic knowledge in each. Taken together, PS111 Brain and Behaviour and PS112 Psychology in Context provide a general introduction to Psychology designed to support work in the second and third years of the Psychology Honours Degrees.
Outline syllabus
This is an indicative module outline only to give an indication of the sort of topics that may be covered. Actual sessions held may differ.
The class covers four different subjects that represent a sample of research and theoretical topics in psychology.: 1) History of Psychology; 2) Developmental Psychology, 3) Social Psychology, and 4) Psychology of Ageing and Memory.
Psychology in Context is part of a general introduction to Psychology designed as a foundation for further learning in second and third years of the Psychology Honours Degrees.
Learning outcomes
By the end of the module, students should be able to:
- be familiar with and able to discuss some of the classic studies in the areas of psychology set out above;
- have a critical appreciation of some of the main concepts and theories in each of the areas;
- locate modern psychology in a wider intellectual and historical context;
- understand the parts played by developmental psychology and the study of memory in psychology as a whole; and
- be able to take a historical perspective on psychology as a science.
Indicative reading list
Gleitman, H., Gross, J., & Reisberg, D.(2010). Psychology (8th ed.). New York: W.W. Norton & Co.
Kowalski, R., & Westen, D. (2011). Psychology (6th ed.). Hoboken, N. J., USA: Wiley.
Martin, N. G., Carlson, N.R., & Buskist, W. (2013). Psychology (5th ed.). Allyn & Bacon.
Nolen-Hoeksema, S., Fredrickson, B. L., Loftus, G. R., & Wagenaar, W. A. (2009). Atkinson & Hilgard's introduction to psychology (15th ed.). London: Wadsworth.
Subject specific skills
- Establish an awareness of the breadth of topics falling within the disciplines of Psychology
- Acquire basic knowledge of introductory topics from the core content areas of Psychology
- Understanding and evaluation of topics in Psychology within a structured and coherent argument
Transferable skills
- Effective writing and communication skills to develop an argument supported by relevant evidence
- Effective personal planning skills.
Study time
| Type | Required |
|---|---|
| Lectures | 29 sessions of 1 hour (10%) |
| Seminars | 7 sessions of 1 hour (2%) |
| Private study | 264 hours (88%) |
| Total | 300 hours |
Private study description
private guided student study.
Costs
No further costs have been identified for this module.
You do not need to pass all assessment components to pass the module.
Students can register for this module without taking any assessment.
Assessment group D5
| Weighting | Study time | Eligible for self-certification | |
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| History Assessment 1 | 5% | No | |
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Online test to assess the History section of the module. |
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| Assessment 2 | 5% | No | |
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Two online tests to assess the Developmental section of the module. |
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| Assessment 3 | 5% | No | |
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Online test to assess the Social Psychology section of the module. |
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| Assessment 4 | 5% | No | |
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4 Online tests to assess the Memory section of the module |
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| 30CATS Additional Assignment | 20% | Yes (extension) | |
| Online Examination | 60% | No | |
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3 hour exam covering the 4 sections of the module ~Platforms - Moodle
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Feedback on assessment
All online tests will provide feedback via moodle .
Critical review essay will use the Academic guidance form for assessed work; online via Tabula
Post-requisite modules
If you pass this module, you can take:
- PS351-15 Psychology and the Law
Courses
This module is Core for:
- Year 1 of UPHA-L1CA Undergraduate Economics, Psychology and Philosophy
This module is Core optional for:
- Year 1 of UPHA-VL78 BA in Philosophy with Psychology
- Year 1 of UIPA-C8L8 Undergraduate Psychology and Global Sustainable Development
This module is Optional for:
- Year 1 of UPHA-VL78 BA in Philosophy with Psychology