Introduction to Psychology

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The expiry date of this unit is 31/07/2026.

Overview

Framework:
Access to HE
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
QU008436
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Ungraded

Grade Descriptors

  • Ungraded

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Understand what psychology is.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1

    Explain what psychology is, with reference to its social and cultural context.

2

Understand the major theoretical approaches to psychology.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Analyse approaches to psychology:

    a) psychodynamic
    b) behaviourist
    c) cognitive
    d) humanistic
    e) biological.

3

Understand psychological methods of investigation.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1
    Define the experimental, observational, case study and survey methods of investigation.
  • 3.2
    Analyse the advantages and limitations of each of these methods of investigation.