Overview
Assessment Guidance
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Unit Learning Outcomes
1
Know about psychology as an academic discipline and applied science.
Assessment Criteria
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1.1
Describe the key areas studied in psychology and the main purposes of studying them.
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1.2
Describe the key concepts explored through psychology.
2
Know about different approaches in psychology.
Assessment Criteria
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2.1
Explain what is meant by a psychological ‘approach’ and why multiple approaches exist.
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2.2
Outline some of the most commonly-applied approaches.
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2.3
Describe the key differences between two commonly-applied approaches.
3
Know about research in psychology.
Assessment Criteria
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3.1
Describe research methods used in psychology, including scientific methodology.
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3.2
Describe ethical considerations in psychology research practice.
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3.3
Outline key elements of good practice in carrying out research in psychology.
4
Know about applications of psychology.
Assessment Criteria
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4.1
Describe the breadth of possible applications of psychology.
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4.2
Describe in detail how psychology can be applied in a specific context (eg sports performance or treatment of mental health problems).