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Module Specifications

Archived Version 2021 - 2022

Module Title
Module Code
School
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NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

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	%	Examination Weight	%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown

Reassessment Requirement
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
Unavailable

Indicative Reading List

Passer, M.W., & Smith, R.E.: 2004, Psychology, 2nd ed., McGraw-Hill, Boston, Mass., 9780072563306
Schacter, D.L., & Wegener, D.M.: 2010, Psychology, 2nd ed., Worth Publishers, New York, 978-1429269674
Rana, D., & Upton, D.: 2009, Psychology for nurses, Pearson Education, Harlow, 978-0132001076
Eysenck, M.: 2009, Fundamentals of Psychology, Psychology Press, Hove, UK, 978-1841693729
Gross, R.: 2010, Psychology, 6th ed., Hodder Education, London, 978-1444108316
Martin, G.N., Carlson, N.R., & Buskist, W.: 2009, Psychology, 3rd ed., Pearson, Harlow, UK, 978-0273720102
Eysenck, M., & Keane, M.T.: 2010, Cognitive Psychology: A student's andbook, 6th, Psychology Press, Hove, UK, 978-1841695402
Glassman, W., & Hadad, M.: 2009, Approaches to psychology, 5th ed., Open University Press/McGraw-Hill Education, Maidenhead, UK, 978-0335228850
Myers, D.G.: 2012, Social Psychology, 11th ed., McGraw-Hill, New York, 978-0078035296
Cervone, D., & Pervin, L.A.: 2009, Personality: Theory and research, 10th ed., Wiley, New York, 978-0470485064
Santrock, J.: 2015, Essentials of life-span development, 12th ed., McGraw-Hill, New York, 978-0077861933
Nolen-Hoeksema, S.: 2010, Abnormal Psychology, 5th ed., McGraw-Hill, New York, 9780071221627

Other Resources

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