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Module Specifications
Archived Version 2021 - 2022
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Description The aims of this module are a) to provide an advanced coverage of conceptual issues, methods and approaches in psychology today, b) to explore how new technologies have changed our minds and behaviours in the modern world, and c) to explore how innovative developments in technology can enhance psychological research approaches. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. Understand and describe the theoretical, conceptual, research and methodological advances, at, or informed by, the forefront of psychological enquiry. 2. Demonstrate a critical awareness of current problems and new insights at the forefront of psychological enquiry today. 3. Conduct a case study on a new or emerging technological innovation used in psychology research. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 |
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Learning Activities Lectures and tutorials will cover the following key topics:Current debates and key issues in modern psychological research · How new thinking about the mind and behaviour can inform different methodological approaches in psychological research · How new technologies have changed our minds and behaviours in the modern world · How innovative technological approaches can help psychologists to answer key research questionsFor their assessment on this module, students will be asked to complete two pieces of course work:1) An essay/position paper which addresses a current debate/key issue in modern psychological research. 2) A case study on a new or emerging technological innovation used in psychology research. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Other Resources 35455, Website, 0, Citizen and Open Science, https://ec.europa.eu/research/openscience/index.cfm?pg=citizen§ion=monitor, 35456, Website, 0, SCi-GAiA Open Science Platform, http://www.sci-gaia.eu/osp-cs/, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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