Module Texts
Eysenck, M & Keane, M.T. (2008), Cognitive Psychology. Psychology Press
Harris, M & Butterworth, G (2002), Principles of Developmental Psychology. Psychology Press
Hogg, M.A. & Vaughan, G.M. (2008), Social Psychology. Prentice Hall
Martin, N.G., Carlson, N.R. & Buskist, W. (2010). Psychology (4th Edition). Harlow: Pearson Education Ltd.
Module Additional Assessment Details
1) Two 45 minute multiple choice tests (20% each). Learning Outcomes 1 and 3
2) One 2000 word essay (60%). Learning Outcomes 2 and 4
Module Special Admissions Requirements
FIrst degree in discipline other than psychology - this reflects the module's position in a route providing entry to the Graduate Diploma in Psychology.
Module Learning Strategies
The module wil be delivered by Distance Learning, using Blackboard. Students will have access to learning materials and work through them independently at their own pace. Material will include exposition, formative self-assessment activities, feedback and guidance for further reading. Students will have access to tutor support via email.
Module Resources
PC with word processing package and access to Internet
Module Indicative Content
The module will include learning units covering basic introductory psychology in five areas - social psychology, cognitive psychology, developmental psychology, biological psychology and individual differences. Examples of specific topics include attitudes; groups; prejudice; memory and problem solving; learning; perception; life-span; social and cognitive development; development of the nervous system; intelligence and personality.