Introduction to Psychology

Overview

Framework:
Access to HE 2024
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
Not available
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Graded

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.

Understand the role of research in psychology.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1.

    Explain commonly used research methods.

  • 1.2.

    Explain the significance of research to psychology.

  • 1.3.

    Explain a range of ethical issues related to psychology.

2.

Know main features of different perspectives in psychology.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1.

    Outline the range of approaches and perspectives in psychology.

  • 2.2.

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

3.

Be able to analyse a topic of interest to psychologists.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1.

    Analyse a topic of interest to psychologists from two different viewpoints.