Module Code: |
H6IPSYCH |
Long Title
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Introduction to Psychology
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Title
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Introduction to Psychology
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Module Level: |
LEVEL 6 |
EQF Level: |
5 |
EHEA Level: |
Short Cycle |
Module Coordinator: |
David Mothersill |
Module Author: |
Lynn Farrell |
Departments: |
School of Business
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Specifications of the qualifications and experience required of staff |
Lecturer with PhD in Psychology or related cognate discipline
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Learning Outcomes |
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Learning Outcome Description |
LO1 |
Articulate the nature and content of psychology |
LO2 |
Describe and explain the basic principles and issues in the study of different aspects of human behaviour |
LO3 |
Show evidence of an ability to identify and explain contemporary and historical theories, research and/or principles related to the content |
LO4 |
Explain the role that psychology plays in applied settings |
Dependencies |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is required before enrolment on this module. While the prior learning is expressed as named NCI module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
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No recommendations listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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No Co-requisite modules listed |
Module Content & Assessment
Indicative Content |
Welcome, discovering Psychology
• Areas of psychology
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Historical roots of psychology
• Philosophical influences
• Psychology as a science
• Key debates in Psychology
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Biological psychology
• The nervous system
• Brain and behaviour
• Sensation and Perception
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Behaviourism
• Learning
• Classical and operant conditioning
• Derived relating as an operant
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Health Psychology
• Stress and health
• Models of health
• Health behaviours
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Mental Health
• What is abnormal behaviour?
• Perspectives on classification and causes of psychological disorders
• Treatment Approaches
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Social Psychology
• Social thinking - attitudes
• Social influence – conformity and obedience
• Social relations – prejudice
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The Psychology of Gender
• Differentiating between sex and gender
• The impact of Gender Roles and Stereotypes
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Developmental Psychology
• Childhood cognitive development
• Theory of Mind
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Cognitive psychology
• Memory, attention, remembering and forgetting
• Memory and eyewitness testimony
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Personality
• Trait theories
• Psychodynamic approach
• Humanistic approach
• Assessment of personality
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Coursework | 100.00% |
AssessmentsFull Time
Coursework |
Assessment Type: |
CA 1 |
% of total: |
50 |
Assessment Date: |
Every Second Week |
Outcome addressed: |
1,2,3,4 |
Non-Marked: |
No |
Assessment Description: Essay based on elements of the material covered to date |
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Assessment Type: |
CA 2 |
% of total: |
50 |
Assessment Date: |
n/a |
Outcome addressed: |
1,2,3,4 |
Non-Marked: |
No |
Assessment Description: Group presentation based on groupwork within clinical/health psychology |
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No End of Module Assessment |
Reassessment Requirement |
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.
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Reassessment Description Students must attempt both assessment components or they will fail the module outright. If a student fails the module overall, they will be required to complete a repeat assessment essay that covers learning outcomes 1-4. Essay titles will be drawn from content covered across the module (weeks 1-13).
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NCIRL reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
Module Target Workload Hours 0 Hours |
Workload: Full Time |
Workload Type |
Workload Description |
Hours |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Lecture |
Classroom and demonstrations |
3 |
Every Week |
3.00 |
Independent Learning |
Independent learning |
16.8 |
Every Week |
16.80 |
Tutorial |
Mentoring and small-group tutoring |
1 |
Every Week |
1.00 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
4.00 |
Workload: Part Time |
Workload Type |
Workload Description |
Hours |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Lecture |
per week |
2 |
Once per semester |
0.17 |
Independent Learning |
No Description |
8.5 |
Every Week |
8.50 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
0.17 |
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources |
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Plotnik, R & Kouyoumdjian, H.. (2014), Introduction to Psychology, 10. Wadsworth Cengage, Belomnt: CA, [ISBN: 9781133939535].
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Susan Nolen-Hoeksema. Atkinson and Hilgard's Introduction to Psychology, Thomson Learning, [ISBN: 1844807282].
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Gerrig , R.J, Zimbardo, P.G., Svatdal, F., Brennen, T., Donaldson, R. & Archer, T.. (2012), Psychology and Life, Pearson.
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Richard Gross. (2010), Psychology, Hodder Education, London, [ISBN: 144410831X].
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Nigel Holt. Psychology, Mcgraw Hill Higher Education, [ISBN: 9780077136406].
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Jeffrey S. Nevid. Psychology, Wadsworth Publishing, [ISBN: 9781111835491].
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Daniel L. Schacter. Psychology, Worth Publishers, [ISBN: 1429237198].
| Supplementary Article/Paper Resources |
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Taylor & Francis Online. Journal of Psychology, [ISSN: 1940-1019].
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Wiley Online Library. British Journal of Psychology, [ISSN: 2044-8295].
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American Psychological Association. Journal of Applied Psychology, [ISSN: 1939-1854].
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Taylor & Francis Group. International Journal of Psychology, [ISSN: 1464-066X].
| Other Resources |
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[Website], http://www.psihq.ie/.
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[Website], http://psychology.about.com/.
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[Website], www.interscience.wiley.com/jpages.
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[Website], www.sciencedirect.com.
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