Module: Introduction to Psychology

Module Specifications..

Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024

Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Introduction to Psychology
Module Code	PSYC100
School	37
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Lisa Fitzgerald Semester 2: Lisa Fitzgerald Autumn: Lisa Fitzgerald
Module Teachers	Lorraine Boran Lisa Fitzgerald Andreanne Cochrane
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Repeat examination
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Description

To introduce the student to the scientific study of human behaviour and cognition, and to basic psychological theories and principles. The module covers a range of theoretical approaches used in psychology to try to explain human cognition and behaviour. This module offers students an overview of the history, current status, and future directions of scientific and applied psychology.

Learning Outcomes

1. Define psychology, identify its subject matter and approaches and distinguish key psychological methods
2. Demonstrate awareness of the major aspects of behaviour and cognition investigated by psychologists
3. Describe the theories and contributions of major figures in the field
4. Identify key research findings and theories of the field
5. Recognise methodologies within psychology and their limitations
6. Relate psychological theory to real-world situations
7. Apply a critical perspective to psychological knowledge and evaluate research findings and theories.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	30	Taught lectures
Independent Study	71	Independent study
Independent Study	24	Examination preparation and specified learning activities
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Introduction to psychology

Historical and conceptual ideas

Studying behaviour ethically and scientifically

Developmental theories in psychology

The study of sensation, perception, and consciousness

The psychology of learning

Theories of memory and attention

Social psychology

The psychology of health and wellbeing

The psychology of Motivation

Psychological disorders: overview, diagnosis & treatment

The psychology of happiness and human strengths

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	0%	Examination Weight	100%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Nigel Holt,Andy Bremner,Ed Sutherland,Michael Vliek,Ronald Edward Smith,Michael Passer: 2020, Psychology: The Science of Mind and Behaviour, 4e, 2nd ed., 0077189620
Gross,J., Schmader,T., Martin Hard, B., & Anderson, A.: 2019, Interactive Psychology People in perspective, Norton, 9780393421
Schacter,D., Gilbert,D., Wegner, D.,& Nock,M.: 2020, Introducing psychology, 2nd ed., Macmillan Learning, 9781319403393
Phelps,E., Berkman,E.T., & Gazzaniga, M.S.: 2021, Psychological Science, 7th, Norton, 9780393884937
Goldstein, B.E., & van Hooff, J.C.: 2020, Cognitive Psychology, 2nd, Cengage, 9781473774360
Smith, E.R., Mackie., D.M.,& Claypool, H.M.: 2014, Social Psychology, 2nd, Routledge, 9781848728943
Jane Ogden: 2019, Health Psychology, 6e, McGraw Hill, 1526847124
John W. Santrock: 2019, Life-span Development, Mheducation, 1259922782

Other Resources

None

Programme or List of Programmes

BPDT	BSc Psychology & Disruptive Technologies
BPY	BSc (Honours) in Psychology
SSH	BSc Sport Science and Health

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