PL4D118 - Contemporary Debates and Methods in Psychology 01 Sep 2017 - 31 Aug 2023 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | PL4D118 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Contemporary Debates and Methods in Psychology | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Psychology and Therapeutic Studies | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Psychology | ||
| Module Leader: | Biao Zeng | ||
| Module Team: | Nicola Kazamia | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2017 | Final Year of Intake: | 2022 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 40 | Credit Level: | 7 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100497 - psychology | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2017 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2023 |
Module Aims
To develop a sophisticated critical appreciation of contemporary theoretical perspectives in Psychology.
To encourage advanced knowledge and confident execution of applied research methods in Psychology.
Content Summary
Key theories and debates in Psychology for example; contextualist theories (e.g. Bronfenbrenner’s ecological model, the biopsychosocial model of health), identity and social identity theories, positive psychological approaches and motivation for change.
Ethical and professional practice issues in Psychology; guidelines for research and practice with human participants, participant expectations and public perceptions of Psychology, autonomy and engagement in intervention.
Quantitative methods in applied Psychology; e.g. advanced correlational and factorial designs, survey, experimental and quasi-experimental methods, factor analysis and structural equation modelling, mediation and moderation, meta-analytic approaches.
Qualitative methods which can be used in “Applied Psychology” areas; e.g. interview and observational methods, thematic, narrative and discourse analysis, Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis, introduction to grounded theory approaches.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Independent Study | 254 |
| Directed Study | 136 |
| Formative Assessment - Independent | 10 |
| Total Hours Selected | 400 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Critically appraise key theories and debates in Psychology. |
| LO2 | Apply qualitative and quantitative research methods in Psychology to a range of problems. |
| LO3 | Evaluate the ethical and professional issues associated with psychological theory and research. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Assignment (CW) | Research Plan/Proposal/Project/Log (CW) 1 | A project proposal based on applying the different quantitative and qualitative research methods in psychology. The proposal should focus on studying a relevant psychological issue or problem, state the theoretical background and include a literature review of related research, which must include a rationale and explanation of proposed data collection and analysis to be used. | 0 | 6000 | 50 | No | 40 |
| Written Assignment (CW) | Essay (CW) 1 | An essay evaluating theoretical perspectives, the methods used to test them and the ethical considerations involved in psychological research | 0 | 3000 | 25 | No | 40 |
| Written Assignment (CW) | Case Study (CW) 1 | A case study examining and critically evaluating key psychological theories discussed in the module and applying them to a specific context | 0 | 3000 | 25 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | LO3 | |
| Research Plan/Proposal/Project/Log (CW) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Essay (CW) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Case Study (CW) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |