Last modified: 28 Nov 2022 11:40
PS1009 introduces you to major concepts and theories
in psychology to provide you with a strong understanding of the human mind and behaviour. You will attend lectures on biological, social and cognitive psychology and participate in tutorials where you will work with peers to discuss topics related to the lecture materials. Studying psychology is beneficial to a wide range of careers including management, education, and counselling, to name a few.
| Study Type | Undergraduate | Level | 1 |
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| Session | First Sub Session | Credit Points | 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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Topics will include: biological, social and cognitive psychology.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 30 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | Feedback Weeks | |||
| Feedback | Word Count | 800 | ||
| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Conceptual | Understand | Demonstrate understanding and knowledge of key concepts and theories within three core areas of Psychology (social, biological, cognitive). |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 60 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | Feedback Weeks | |||
| Feedback |
80 Multiple Choice Questions split over two papers of 40 each |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Conceptual | Understand | Demonstrate understanding and knowledge of key concepts and theories within three core areas of Psychology (social, biological, cognitive). |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 10 | |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Conceptual | Understand | Demonstrate understanding and knowledge of key concepts and theories within three core areas of Psychology (social, biological, cognitive). |
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| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 100 | |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Conceptual | Understand | Demonstrate understanding and knowledge of key concepts and theories within three core areas of Psychology (social, biological, cognitive). |
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