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This course builds on the material covered in the 1st-year courses, expanding on psychology’s concepts and theories. The course covers four core areas of psychology: organisational & clinical, behavioural neuroscience and developmental psychology. The first strand covers organizational culture, occupational stress, motivation, leadership and team work. The clinical psychology section of the course will give you grounding in the key ideas within current Clinical Psychology practice and is taught by a practicing Clinical Psychologist. The third strand within this course is focused on Neuroscience, and will cover topics such as localisation of brain function and the neuroscience of emotion.
| Study Type | Undergraduate | Level | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Term | Second Term | Credit Points | 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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Topics will include: organisational & clinical, behavioural neuroscience and developmental psychology.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
Alternative Assessment
10x Weekly MCQs (2% each, 20% total)
Exam 40%
Essay 40%
Alternative Resit Arrangements
Coursework Resubmission
There are no assessments for this course.
| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Conceptual | Remember | Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the key concepts within 4 core areas of Psychology. |
| Conceptual | Evaluate | Produce critical accounts of current topics and research in psychology. |
| Conceptual | Analyse | Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of current research within 4 core areas of Psychology. |
| Factual | Understand | Demonstrate understanding and knowledge of historical background within 4 core areas of psychology. |
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