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Module Specifications

Archived Version 2019 - 2020

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

Description

The aim of this module is to provide an advanced and in-depth coverage of key issues, methods and approaches in Psychology. Beginning the semester with an overview of fundamental and philosophical assumptions underpinning contemporary psychology, each lecture thereafter will deal with a particular area of Psychology. Empirical research and theoretical frameworks will be presented as part of a critical review of each area of interest; and each lecture will close with a critical appraisal of current psychological thinking on the issue.

Learning Outcomes

1. Describe and outline the theoretical issue(s) for chosen topics
2. Identify and summarise confirming and disconfirming empirical evidence of key arguments for chosen topics
3. Critically evaluate empirical confirming and disconfirming evidence of key arguments for chosen topics

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	22	11 x 2-hour Lectures (interactive)
Directed learning	6	Directed Learning Activities (small-group student-led Journal Club).
Independent Study	95	Preparation for CA and Examination
Directed learning	2	Exam
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

Theoretical issues and approaches in psychology: Historical development and current thinking

Methods of theoretical psychology

Indicative topics of enquiry (subject to change):
The nature of science and scientific investigation; Contemporary perspectives on individual differences; Key perspectives on lifespan development; Biological basis of cognition and behaviour; Social determinants of behaviour; Applied behaviour analysis, psychology and ethics

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

Hughes, Brian: 2018, Psychology in Crisis, Macmillan Education UK, 1352003007
Power, Andrew: 2018, Cyberpsychology and Society: Current Perspectives, Taylor & Francis Group, 1138063525
Bem, Sasha and Looren de Jong, Huib: 2013, Theoretical issues in psychology, 3rd, Thousand Oaks; Sage Publications, 9780857029782
Jarvis, M: 2006, Theoretical Approaches in Psychology, Taylor & Francis, London, 9780203976241
Kukla, A.: 2001, Methods of Theoretical Psychology, MIT Press, Cambridge,

Other Resources

35422, Website, Psychogenie, 2018, Theoretical perspectives in psychology, https://psychologenie.com/theoretical-perspectives-of-psychology,

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