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PS12001: Mind, brain and behaviour

[Page last updated: 26 October 2023]

Academic Year: 2023/24
Owning Department/School: Department of Psychology
Credits: 10 [equivalent to 20 CATS credits]
Notional Study Hours: 200
Level: Certificate (FHEQ level 4)
Period:
Academic Year
Assessment Summary: EXOB 100%
Assessment Detail:
  • Open-book written examination 1 (EXOB 20%)
  • Open-book written examination 2 (EXOB 80%)
Supplementary Assessment:
Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
Requisites:
Learning Outcomes: By the end of the unit you will be able to:
  • Appreciate the scientific underpinnings of psychology as a discipline, its historical origins, development and limitations.
  • Recognise the inherent variability and diversity of psychological functioning and its significance.
  • Demonstrate systematic knowledge and understanding of a range of influences on psychological functioning.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of conceptual issues within psychology.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the core areas of psychology.



Synopsis: Gain an introductory knowledge of the basic concepts of psychology, the science of mind and behaviour. Youll learn about some classic psychological studies, as well as more recent research, and explore historical and current themes and debates. This will help you to gain a broad understanding of the key concepts, ideas and methods necessary for the study of psychology, as both a theoretical and an applied discipline.

Content: The course content will cover six main areas: History of psychology: knowledge of conceptual and historical perspectives in psychology. Biological psychology: the biological basis of behaviour, neural plasticity, the endocrine and immune systems. Cognitive Psychology: sensation, perception, learning, memory, and consciousness. Individual differences: intelligence and personality. Developmental psychology: cognitive development, social development, attachment and parenting. Social Psychology: group processes, intergroup processes, social cognition and behaviour, and relationships.

Course availability:

PS12001 is Compulsory on the following courses:

Department of Education
  • UHED-AFB20 : BA(Hons) Education with Psychology (Year 1)
  • UHED-AKB20 : BA(Hons) Education with Psychology with professional placement (Year 1)
Department of Psychology

PS12001 is Optional on the following courses:

Department of Chemistry
  • USSC-AFB10 : BSc(Hons) Natural Sciences (Biochemistry and Chemistry) (Year 1)
  • USSC-AKB10 : BSc(Hons) Natural Sciences (Biochemistry and Chemistry) with Study year abroad (Year 1)
  • USSC-AKB10 : BSc(Hons) Natural Sciences (Biochemistry and Chemistry) with professional placement (Year 1)
  • USSC-AFB10 : BSc(Hons) Natural Sciences (Biology and Chemistry) (Year 1)
  • USSC-AKB10 : BSc(Hons) Natural Sciences (Biology and Chemistry) with Study year abroad (Year 1)
  • USSC-AKB10 : BSc(Hons) Natural Sciences (Biology and Chemistry) with professional placement (Year 1)
  • USSC-AFB10 : BSc(Hons) Natural Sciences (Chemistry and Pharmacology) (Year 1)
  • USSC-AKB10 : BSc(Hons) Natural Sciences (Chemistry and Pharmacology) with Study year abroad (Year 1)
  • USSC-AKB10 : BSc(Hons) Natural Sciences (Chemistry and Pharmacology) with professional placement (Year 1)
  • USSC-AFM10 : MSci(Hons) Natural Sciences (Biochemistry and Chemistry) (Year 1)
  • USSC-AKM10 : MSci(Hons) Natural Sciences (Biochemistry and Chemistry) with professional placement (Year 1)
  • USSC-AKM10 : MSci(Hons) Natural Sciences (Biochemistry with Chemistry stream) with Study year abroad (Year 1)
  • USSC-AFM10 : MSci(Hons) Natural Sciences (Biology and Chemistry) (Year 1)
  • USSC-AKM10 : MSci(Hons) Natural Sciences (Biology and Chemistry) with Study year abroad (Year 1)
  • USSC-AKM10 : MSci(Hons) Natural Sciences (Biology and Chemistry) with professional placement (Year 1)
  • USSC-AFM10 : MSci(Hons) Natural Sciences (Chemistry and Pharmacology) (Year 1)
  • USSC-AKM10 : MSci(Hons) Natural Sciences (Chemistry and Pharmacology) with Study year abroad (Year 1)
  • USSC-AKM10 : MSci(Hons) Natural Sciences (Chemistry and Pharmacology) with professional placement (Year 1)

Notes:

  • This unit catalogue is applicable for the 2023/24 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2024/25 and beyond should not assume that this unit will be available in future years in the format displayed here for 2023/24.
  • Courses and units are subject to change in accordance with normal University procedures.
  • Availability of units will be subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
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