Module overview
Introduction to Psychology will touch on a number of different topics including The Science of Psychology, Sensation, Perception, Memory, Metacognition, Social Cognition, Attitudes and Emotions, Interpersonal processes, Development & Health Psychology, and Clinical Psychology.
Pre-requisite of PSYC1010, PSYC1014, PSYC1017, PSYC1018, PSYC1019, PSYC1021, PSYC2003, PSYC2007, PSYC2018, PSYC2021, PSYC2025, PSYC2026, PSYC3002, PSYC3015, PSYC3024, PSYC3045, PSYC3048, PSYC3052, PSYC3056, PSYC3059, PSYC3061, PSYC3068, PSYC3071.
Aims and Objectives
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- Recognise the diversity of approaches to the scientific study of Psychology
- Critically evaluate theories and data in Psychology
- Outline main experimental findings, interpretations and theories relevant to the covered areas of psychological research
- Describe the important issues and current questions in each area covered.
Syllabus
Topics covered include:
Introduction
The Science of Psychology
Sensation
Perception
Memory
Metacognition
Social Cognition
Attitudes and Emotions
Interpersonal processes
Development & Health Psychology
Clinical Psychology
Learning and Teaching
Teaching and learning methods
Weekly lectures plus practice quizzes, recorded lectures (if possible), lecture notes, short movies, and handouts. Most module materials are available through Blackboard, which can be accessed at: http://www.blackboard.soton.ac.uk
| Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Independent Study | 128 |
| Teaching | 22 |
| Total study time | 150 |
Resources & Reading list
Textbooks
Martin, G.N., Carlson, N.R, & Buskist, W. (2013). Psychology. Pearson.
Assessment
Summative
Summative assessment description
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Research Participation | 2.5% |
| Coursework | 57.5% |
| Coursework | 40% |
Referral
Referral assessment description
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Assessment | 100% |
Repeat Information
Repeat type: Internal & External