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Overview

Framework:
Access to HE
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
QU018274
Credits:
6
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Graded

Grade Descriptors

  • GD1-Understanding the subject
  • GD2-Application of knowledge
  • GD7-Quality

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Understand key approaches in psychology.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1

    Explain a range of different perspectives in psychology, including; biological, behaviourist, cognitive, psychoanalytic and humanist approaches.


2

Understand the differences between a variety of psychological approaches.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Compare and contrast the different perspectives in psychology (biological, behaviourist, cognitive, psychoanalytic and humanist approaches).

  • 2.2

    Evaluate the strengths and weakness of a range of psychological perspectives.


3

Understand how psychological perspectives can be applied to practice.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1
    Justify relevant psychological perspectives to given situations.
  • 3.2
    Explain suggested psychological interventions in the given situations.