Last modified: 11 Dec 2024 16:16
This course aims to provide an understanding of the complexities of the modern workplace and how psychology can contribute to navigating some of the challenges encountered in everyday life. Linking psychological theory to practice this course explores the complex interplay between human factors, organisational psychology, and wellbeing.
| Study Type | Undergraduate | Level | 4 |
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| Term | Second Term | Credit Points | 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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This course seeks to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical applications in the field of psychology, exploring the diverse ways in which psychological principles are employed to address real-world challenges.
Through a series of lectures students will engage with a wide spectrum of applied psychology topics, gaining valuable insights into how psychological theories and research findings can be used in applied settings.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 60 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 32 | Feedback Weeks | 35 | |
| Feedback |
Word Count: 1,200 Individual feedback will be provided via MyAberdeen. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Conceptual | Evaluate | Critically evaluate key psychological theories with respect to their utility in real world contexts. |
| Factual | Understand | Understand key psychological theories in relation to real world contexts. |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 40 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 40 | Feedback Weeks | 45 | |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Conceptual | Apply | Apply key psychological theories to the workplace and everyday life. |
| Conceptual | Evaluate | Critically evaluate key psychological theories with respect to their utility in real world contexts. |
| Factual | Understand | Understand key psychological theories in relation to real world contexts. |
There are no assessments for this course.
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Factual | Understand | Understand key psychological theories in relation to real world contexts. |
| Conceptual | Apply | Apply key psychological theories to the workplace and everyday life. |
| Conceptual | Evaluate | Critically evaluate key psychological theories with respect to their utility in real world contexts. |
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