Last modified: 05 Oct 2023 08:46
PS1509 introduces you to major concepts
and theories in psychology to provide you with a strong understanding of human mind and behaviour. You will attend lectures on evolution & emotion, lifespan development, and sensation & perception 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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| Term | Second Term | Credit Points | 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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Topics will include evolution & emotion, lifespan development and sensation & perception.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 20 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | Feedback Weeks | |||
| Feedback |
Students will receive written and oral feedback on continuous assessment. |
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 (evolution & emotion, lifespan development, and sensation & perception). |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 5 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | Feedback Weeks | |||
| Feedback |
Students receive written and oral feedback. |
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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 (evolution & emotion, lifespan development, and sensation & perception). |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 75 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | Feedback Weeks | |||
| Feedback |
Automated score released immediately. |
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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 (evolution & emotion, lifespan development, and sensation & perception). |
There are no assessments for this course.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 100 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | Feedback Weeks | |||
| Feedback |
80 Multiple Choice Questions over 80 minutes. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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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 (evolution & emotion, lifespan development, and sensation & perception). |
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