Introduction to Psychology
Level 2
 
Title of learning programme Introduction to Psychology Programme
Programme level 2
Duration of learning programme 10 weeks x 10 hours*
Total number of learning hours per programme 100**

* Unlike traditional schools, colleges or universities, there are no terms, semesters, or specified intake dates for our uniquely flexible distance education courses. Our system of continuous enrolment means that our students can enrol on any day and at any time of the year. This allows our students the freedom to plan their studies to fit in with their lifestyle or work commitments.

** Please note that this is only an approximate figure and is dependant upon how much time you can dedicate to your studies and also how well you grasp the learning concepts in the course material. Furthermore, at the end of each module there is a question paper which needs to be completed and returned to your personal tutor.

Structure
 
Module Module Title
1

What is psychology?
2

Neurobiological basis of behaviour
3

Influence of environment on learning behaviour
4

Consciousness and perception
5

Theories of personality
6

Psychological development
7   Needs, drives and motivation
8   The nature of conflict and stress
9   Abnormal psychology
10   Psychotherapy and counselling
11   Social influence on individual behaviour
12 Social influence on group behaviour
 

Learning Outcomes
 

Module 1 – What is psychology?.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1

Explain what the word “psychology” entails.
 

Module 2 - Neurobiological basis of behaviour.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1

Summarise “hemispheric inclinations”.
 

Module 3 - Influence of environment on learning behaviour.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1

Define vicarious learning.
LO2   Examine operant behaviour.
 

Module 4 - Consciousness and perception.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1

Describe consciousness.
LO2   Explain an altered state of consciousness.
 

Module 5 - Theories of personality.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Summarise the ego, the superego and the id.
LO2   Identify Freud’s defence mechanisms.
 

Module 6 - Psychological development.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1

Describe the characteristics of sequential development.
LO2   Explain how children develop their sexual identity.
 
Module 7 - Needs, drives and motivation.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Summarise Marslow’s levels of needs.
LO2   Explain primary and secondary drives.
 
Module 8 - The nature of conflict and stress.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Describe a Type A personality.
LO2   Explain why aggression is not a positive way of dealing with stress.
 
Module 9 - Abnormal psychology.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Describe the problem of defining abnormality.
LO2   Summarise phobias.
 
Module 10 - Psychotherapy and counselling.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Describe transference.
LO2   Explain why psychoanalysis is used.
 
Module 11 - Social influence on individual behaviour.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Explain social facilitation.
LO2   List the techniques used to influence people.
 
Module 12 - Social influence on group behaviour.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Explain the term “leader” and list what functions a leader has.
LO2   Describe the field of social psychology.

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