Introduction to Psychology

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The expiry date of this unit is 31/07/2025.

Overview

Framework:
Access to HE
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
QU018292
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Graded

Grade Descriptors

  • GD2-Application of knowledge
  • GD7-Quality

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Understand the role of research in psychology.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1
    Discuss commonly used research methods.
  • 1.2

    Discuss the significance of research to psychology.

  • 1.3

    Critically discuss a range of ethical issues related to psychology.

2

Understand that there are several approaches in psychology and know the main features of these perspectives.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Outline the range of approaches and perspectives in psychology

  • 2.2

    Critically discuss one approach in psychology, describing the main features of this perspective.

  • 2.3

    Analyse a topic of interest to psychologists from two different view points.