PL1S128 - Theoretical Approaches to Psychology 01 Aug 2018 - 31 Aug 2026 | Version 2
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | PL1S128 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Theoretical Approaches to Psychology | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Psychology | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Youth and Community | ||
| Module Leader: | Shakiela Davies | ||
| Module Team: | Charlotte Reynolds, Dawn Latham, Leigh Webber, Amy Lewis, N Michael | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2018 | Final Year of Intake: | 2023 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 4 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100497 - psychology | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 2 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Aug 2018 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2026 |
Module Aims
To provide students with an understanding of the main approaches to psychology. These include the psychodynamic, behavioural, cognitive and humanistic approaches.
Content Summary
The module will enable students to further their knowledge and understanding of the psychology of human behaviour. This module will consider key approaches within psychology including Social, Psychodynamic, Behavioural, Cognitive and Humanistic perspectives. Students will learn how these different approaches impact our understanding of current issues in psychology and the ways in which these theoretical perspectives may be applied in different contexts.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 24 |
| Seminar | 24 |
| Independent Study | 92 |
| Directed Study | 55 |
| Formative Assessment - Scheduled | 5 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Describe key theoretical perspectives in psychology. |
| LO2 | Discuss the strengths and limitations of different theoretical approaches and how these may be applied in the context of work. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synchronous Onsite Assessment | Classroom Test - Time Constrained (Onsite) 1 | A written test (could be MCQ), administered within the timetabled teaching session, which is time constrained to not more than two hours, takes place under controlled conditions and is not invigilated. | 120 | N/A | 100 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Classroom Test - Time Constrained (Onsite) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |