Understanding the Purpose & Study of PsychologyWJF732
| Course Title: | Access to Higher Education Diploma – | ||
| Unit Title: | Introduction to Psychology | Unit Code | WJF732 |
| Unit: Level: | 3 | Credit Value: | 3 |
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| word count: | 1000-1500 words. | ||
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| Task Title: | Understanding the Purpose & Study of Psychology | ||
| Date Set: | 04.09.2024 | Date Due: | 20.09.2024 |
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| Learning Outcomes | Assessment Criteria | Assessment Criteria Met [2] | |||
| 1. Understand the purpose and study of psychology. | 1.1. Outline and analyse the nature of psychology as a topic for study | Y/N | |||
| 2. Recognise the major theoretical approaches | 2.1. Outline the various approaches to psychology.
2.2. Analyse and evaluate the key concepts of at least three of the major psychological perspectives. |
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| 3. Understand the ethical implications of research in psychology. | 3.1. Critically assess the ethical implications of research in one area of psychology. | Y/N | |||
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| TASK
For this assignment you will need to complete an essay in response to the following task: Drawing on your understanding of psychology as a subject, outline the purpose and study of psychology. Analyse the different areas that psychology studies and the varied careers that the study of psychology can lead to. (2.1 & 2.2) Explain the BPS code of Conduct and relate the adherence of this to a psychological study. (3.1) Since this is an essay, you should not use any headings/sub-headings. Your work must include an introduction and conclusion. The work should be referenced in accordance with Harvard. Wordcount should be between 1000-1500 words. |
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