Health Psychology

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School:

School of Human and Health Sciences

Credit Rating:

Level (including FHEQ):

M (FHEQ Level 7)

Graded or Non Graded:

Graded

Version Valid From:

2024-01-26

Version Number

2024.01

Learning Methods

Guided Independent Study

Shared Teaching

Professional Body Requirements

British Psychological Society

Synopsis

Health psychology is the study of how behavioural, psychological and social processes influence physical health and illness. This module introduces you to the exciting discipline of health psychology through lectures, seminars and directed study. You will explore some key theories, concepts and research through one piece of coursework. The module … For more content click the Read More button below.

Health psychology is the study of how behavioural, psychological and social processes influence physical health and illness. This module introduces you to the exciting discipline of health psychology through lectures, seminars and directed study. You will explore some key theories, concepts and research through one piece of coursework. The module is aligned with the scientist-practitioner model, with its emphasis on evidence-based approaches to treatment, as well as research methods and skills which is reflected in the module content and the case study assessment.

Learning Strategy

This module will be delivered by a combination of synchronous and asynchronous learning approaches. Asynchronous learning activities such as recorded lectures – using a variety of content type, including video, audio and animation; plus quizzes, and forums; will introduce key concepts and methodologies, and enable learners to study at their … For more content click the Read More button below.

This module will be delivered by a combination of synchronous and asynchronous learning approaches. Asynchronous learning activities such as recorded lectures – using a variety of content type, including video, audio and animation; plus quizzes, and forums; will introduce key concepts and methodologies, and enable learners to study at their own convenience. Synchronous sessions, including live seminars and an interactive discussion board will facilitate ongoing peer-to-peer engagement and deep topic exploration.

Outline Syllabus

Stress, illness and coping Health-related behaviours Becoming ill and receiving medical treatment Physical symptoms, including pain Long-term and life-threatening health problems Research methods in health psychology Case studies in health psychology

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module students will

Demonstrate a systematic and critical understanding of different psychological theories and constructs in health and illness.

Demonstrate a critical understanding of health psychology research methods.

Critically articulate the relationships between practice and theory in health psychology.

Demonstrate a critical and systematic understanding of the relationship between theory, research methodology, research design, data analysis and interpretation of findings in an area of health psychology.

Formative Assessment

Assessment 1: Written plan

Summative Assessment

Assessment 1: Written Assignment

Description:Final assessment case study. Students will identify an applied issue in Health Psychology, and apply the theories and research covered in the module to produce a case study to address the issue.

Assessment Weight:100

Assessment Length:3000 Words (Word Count)

Module Learning Outcomes:MLO1, MLO2, MLO3, MLO4

Individual or Group:Individual

Final Assessment Component:Yes

Marked Anonymously:No

Eligible for Tutor Reassessment:Yes

Assessment Criteria

The School generic grading criteria and the learning outcomes will apply. The expectation is that text-based assessment tasks will be submitted via Turnitin®.

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