Approaches to Psychology

This unit is expiring
The expiry date of this unit is 31/07/2024.

Overview

Framework:
Access to HE
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
QU026334
Credits:
6
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Graded

Grade Descriptors

  • GD2-Application of knowledge
  • GD5-Communication and presentation
  • GD7-Quality

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Understand the difference between the major schools in psychology and how they have influenced the modern discipline.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1

    Explain the major school approaches to explaining behaviour.

  • 1.2

    Evaluate the impact of these approaches on the development of modern psychological thought.

2

Understand the influence of social and cultural factors on behaviour.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Assess the relevance of a range of theoretical and research evidence on the influence of social and cultural factors in shaping behaviour.

3

Understand the impact of theory and research in development psychology.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1
    Evaluate the importance of research and theories in explaining changes in behaviour.