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![]() | 2013/4 |
![]() | Department of Psychology |
![]() | 6 |
![]() | Intermediate (FHEQ level 5) |
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Semester 2 |
![]() | ES 33%, EX 67% |
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Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations) |
![]() | Before taking this unit you must take PS10086 |
![]() | Aims: To develop a biopsychological level description of human behaviour. To develop an understanding of the theoretical issues surrounding the study of biopsychology. To critically evaluate the role of historical issues and the methods employed to establish biological models of human behaviour. Learning Outcomes: Understand the relationship between mind, brain and behaviour. Skills: Recognises the inherent variability and diversity of psychological functioning and its significance. (T/F) Can demonstrate systematic knowledge and critical understanding of a range of influences on psychological functioning, how they are conceptualised across the core areas, and how they interrelate. The core knowledge domains within psychology include (i) research methods, (ii) biological psychology, (iii) cognitive psychology, (iv) individual differences, (v) developmental psychology and (vi) social psychology. In addition to these core areas it is expected that students will gain knowledge of conceptual and historical perspectives in psychology. (T/F A) Can reason scientifically, understand the role of evidence and make critical judgements about arguments in psychology. (T/F A) Can adopt multiple perspectives and systematically analyse the relationships between them. (T/F A) Is able to take charge of their own learning, and can reflect and evaluate personal strengths and weaknesses for the purposes of future learning. (T/F) Content: Nervous system structure and function; Methods in modern biopsychology; Biopsychological assessment; Structure and functions of the brain; Recovery and rehabilitation; Endocrine System; Immune System. |
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PS20106 is Compulsory on the following programmes:Department of Psychology
PS20106 is Optional on the following programmes:Department of Biology & Biochemistry
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