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The module will provide an introduction to psychology, introducing students to core areas of the discipline and providing a foundation for further allied studies at levels 5 and 6. It will also provide an introduction to a range of issues and topics within Psychology by placing particular emphasis on the multiple and sometimes competing levels of explanation in these areas.

Outline Syllabus:To provide an introduction to psychology, introducing students to core areas of the discipline and providing a foundation for further allied studies at levels 5 and 6. Developmental Psychology a) Introduction to psychology b) ) Motor and Sensory Development – psychological consequences of abnormal development c) Lifespan development – Freud/Erikson/Jung approaches d) Attachment and deprivation/privation e) Cognitive development and perspective Social Psychology a) Self identity, self image and self esteem b) Humanist approach to self assessment of needs c) Conformity and obedience d) Prejudice and discrimination e) Aggression and anti-social behaviour f) Pro-social and altruistic behaviour g) Actions and attitudes of groups h) Actions and attitudes of group members Biological and Behaviourist Psychology a) The nature/nurture debate b) Development of gender and gender roles – biological and environmental considerations c) Behaviourism – operant conditioning d) Behaviourism – classical conditioning e) Attitudes and attitude change f) Techniques for measuring personality and attitude

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