Conceptual and Historical Issues in Psychology

Cod y Modiwl: PS11820
Teitl y Modiwl: Conceptual and Historical Issues in Psychology
Blwyddyn Academaidd: 2027/2028
Semester: Semester 2
Cyd-gysylltydd y Modiwl: Dr Gareth Hall
Rhestr Ddarllen: Gweld ar Aspire
Staff Eraill sy'n Cyfrannu: Dr Caitlin Baker; Dr Saffron Passam; Dr Ioana Mihai; Dr Catherine O'Hanlon; Miss Alexandra Brookes; Dr Gareth Hall; Dr Victoria Wright; Professor Charles Musselwhite; Dr Valerie Todd

Dulliau Asesu

Math o Asesiad	Manylion Asesiad	Cyfran
Asesiad Semester	Essay: This assessment can be done in pairs and individually for those with anxiety 1500 Words	50%
Arholiad Semester	MCQ Exam: 1 Awr This module has Multiple Choice Exam congruent with core reading textbook.	50%
Asesiad Ailsefyll	individual research report:	50%
Arholiad Ailsefyll	MCQ Exam: 1 Awr If students fail the module overall, any failed component must be re-taken	50%

Canlyniadau Dysgu

Wedi cwblhau'r modiwl dylai'r myfyrwyr fedru:

Demonstrate an understanding of the key distinctions and relationships between sub-disciplines in psychology and the historical development of contemporary psychology.
On completion of this module, students should be able to:Critically assess the contribution of different psychological perspectives to the understanding of human behaviour.
Critically evaluate the controversies of psychological research and practice and the contribution of psychology to contemporary society.
Demonstrate understanding of the role of philosophy in science.
Discuss the development of, and need for, ethical guidelines and practice in psychology.

Disgrifiad cryno

The module covers a number of conceptual and historical issues that attempt to place psychology and its development in its socio-historical context.

Nod

This module provides an introduction to psychology for the non-specialist and assumes no prior knowledge of psychology. It provides students with an overview of the evolution of psychology as a discipline and its emergence and development as a science.

Cynnwys

This modules content covers a number of past and ongoing issues in Psychology, and includes: Scientific Racism in Psychology Nature Nurture debates in Psychology Pre-history and human development Brain and human development Psychology and its public image What is scientific about Psychology? What should be history of Psychology’s subject matter?

Sgiliau Modiwl

Math o Sgiliau	Manylion Sgiliau
Cyfathrebu	Students will learn how to present their ideas in writing and how to assert themselves to advantage. They will understand the importance of information and clear communication and how to exploit these. They will know how to use the many sources of information available and how to use the most appropriate form of communication to the best advantage. They will learn to be clear and direct in their and to be direct about aims and objectives. They will learn to consider only that which is relevant to the topic and to focus on the objectives of their argument. Students will be expected to submit their work in word-processed format and the presentation of work should reflect effective expression of ideas and good use of language skills in order to ensure clarity, coherence and effective communication.
Datblygu personol a chynllunio gyrfa	Completion of the module will provide a broad context to understand the evolution and development of contemporary psychology which will be invaluable for students when they are making post-graduate career choices.
Datrys Problemau	Students will learn how to respond to a specific problem set for them and use research to resolve their problem.
Gwaith Tim	Management of self and others is a requirement in order to complete their assessment. Students will engage in group work to demonstrate the successful completion of a research question.
Gwella dysgu a pherfformiad ei hun	Throughout the module students must engage in further reading to develop their understanding of the breadth of the field. Further reading will be evidenced in their assessments and examinations
Sgiliau pwnc penodol	Students will have the opportunity to develop a wide range of subject specific skills that will help them to understand, conceptualise and evaluate examples and research publications presented on the module.
Sgiliau ymchwil	The students will have engaged in a significant amount of research database searches relative to other modules to develop their ability to research and decide appropriate evidence. This is evaluated in their assessments.
Technoleg Gwybodaeth	Students will be expected to submit their work in word-processed format. Also, students will be required as part of their assessment to search for sources of information on the web, as well as seeking sources through electronic information sources (such as Web of Science and PsychLit).

Nodau

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