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This course seeks to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical applications in the field of psychology. Students will explore the diverse ways in which psychological principles are employed to address real-world challenges across a variety of areas including education, social connection, and addiction.
| Study Type | Undergraduate | Level | 4 |
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| Term | First Term | Credit Points | 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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This course seeks to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical applications in the field of psychology. Students will explore the diverse ways in which psychological principles are employed to address real-world challenges across a variety of areas including education, social connection, and addiction.
Through a series of lectures, students will engage with a wide spectrum of applied psychology topics, gaining valuable insights into how psychological theories and research findings can be used in applied settings. During the course students will have the opportunity to see how psychology can contribute to the understanding of and inform practice in contemporary societal challenges.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 40 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 14 | Feedback Weeks | 17 | |
| Feedback |
A poster worth 40% of the overall grade. Individual feedback will be provided via MyAberdeen. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Conceptual | Apply | Apply key psychological theories to real world contexts. |
| Conceptual | Evaluate | Critically evaluate key psychological theories with respect to their utility in practice. |
| Factual | Understand | Understand key psychological theories in relation to real world contexts. |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 60 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 19,20 | Feedback Weeks | 25 | |
| Feedback |
A take-home exam (open for 24 hours) worth 60% of the overall grade. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Conceptual | Apply | Apply key psychological theories to real world contexts. |
| Conceptual | Evaluate | Critically evaluate key psychological theories with respect to their utility in practice. |
| Factual | Understand | Understand key psychological theories in relation to real world contexts. |
There are no assessments for this course.
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Conceptual | Apply | Apply key psychological theories to real world contexts. |
| Factual | Understand | Understand key psychological theories in relation to real world contexts. |
| Conceptual | Evaluate | Critically evaluate key psychological theories with respect to their utility in practice. |
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