Introduction to Psychology Step 1 (Course Code K0374GXPEB)

The aim of the course is to:

Develop knowledge and understanding of the nature of Psychology
Explore contemporary issues from a Psychological perspective
Develop self-awareness
To enable progression onto Psychology related courses

Students will :

Develop their understanding of the role that Psychology plays in everyday life
Develop their understanding of current debates and issues in Psychology
Develop their understanding of how Psychology can inform our own lives
Develop their understanding of why people behave in the way that they do

This course will be delivered at the Beverley campus for the first 2 sessions and then online. Learners will need a device such as a laptop or PC or phone/iPad and a internet connection to take part. Ideally, devices will also have webcams for full participation. Learners will need to download the Teams app onto their laptop/PC or mobile phone/other device and devices will need to have a camera so that they can participate.

What will I study?

First Session:

Induction to the course
Types of psychological enquiry (i.e. clinical, forensic, occupational etc.)
Using case studies to explore human behaviour

Subsequent sessions will include:

Cognitive Psychology – what is the mind?
Forensic Psychology – profiling a serial killer
Social Psychology – why do people obey?
Developmental Psychology – attachment and human development the role of survival