Last modified: 12 Oct 2023 15:46
This course will introduce students to a range of contemporary research developments and applications in psychology.
| Study Type | Undergraduate | Level | 4 |
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| Term | First Term | Credit Points | 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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Psychology is a diverse subject area exploring the human mind and behaviour. In this course students will be introduced to a wide range of contemporary research questions in psychology. They will develop a critical appreciation of psychological theory, research methodologies, and applications in a range of scientific and clinical subject areas.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 50 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 16 | Feedback Weeks | 19 | |
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| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 50 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 11 | Feedback Weeks | 14 | |
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There are no assessments for this course.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 100 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 48 | Feedback Weeks | 51 | |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Procedural | Understand | Demonstrate an extensive understanding of the range of research methodologies utilised in contemporary psychology, |
| Factual | Evaluate | Critically evaluate the empirical effectiveness of psychological work in key applied areas |
| Conceptual | Evaluate | Critically evaluate current theories and research in psychology |
| Factual | Understand | Demonstrate a critical awareness of a range of research areas in which psychology has made important contributions |
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