Applications of Psychology - HMY4005

Assessment 1: Other

Formative assessment will be framed around the development of metacognitive processes which will be supported by a framework on the VLE. Students and staff will be working together and as such staff will provide continuous, contemporaneous feedback against performance.

Other

Assessment 1: Presentation

20 minute Group presentation (2,000 word equivalent) on metacognitive processes developed in the module.

Presentation

Assessment 2: Written Assignment

Report (including artefact) 2,000 – 4,000.

Written Assignment

Psychological theory and research can help to unravel and understand a range of complex problems in the real world and knowing how to apply theory and use research will advantage you in your future employment.  In this module you will build on your undergraduate study and use your knowledge and skills to explore contemporary real world problems.  Focussing on issues that interest you and working individually and in groups you will identify ways to communicate your analyses to lay audiences.  The module content is driven by the interests and choices of the students and the tutors will act as facilitators in analysing and presenting the work you do.  Your work from this module will assist you in presenting your skill set to future employers.

School of Human and Health Sciences

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HMY4005 - Applications of Psychology

Applications of Psychology

Work collaboratively to develop appropriate artefacts.

Critically analyse real word issues and problems through the application of psychological theory and research.

Use metacognitive strategies to reflect on psychological analytical skills.

Communicate complex theory and research in a manner accessible to a lay audience.