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CONTEMPORARY ISSUES AND DEBATES IN PSYCHOLOGY

Module code: PS358
Credits: 5
Semester: 2
Department: PSYCHOLOGY
International:
Coordinator: Dr Michael Cooke (PSYCHOLOGY)

	Overview
	The distinction between science and pseudo-science, and its relevance for psychology; Fundamental assumptions in psychology � its definitions, subject matter and impacts; Philosophy of science for psychology; Paradigms and approaches to psychological enquiry; The relationship between psychology and culture; Insights from modern philosophy for psychology; What psychology can learn from other disciplines (social and natural sciences, and humanities); Public perceptions of and misconceptions about psychology. Module Objective: To explore contemporary controversies and issues in psychology and to develop a critical view of psychology as a modern meaningful discipline.

Overview

The distinction between science and pseudo-science, and its relevance for psychology; Fundamental assumptions in psychology � its definitions, subject matter and impacts; Philosophy of science for psychology; Paradigms and approaches to psychological enquiry; The relationship between psychology and culture; Insights from modern philosophy for psychology; What psychology can learn from other disciplines (social and natural sciences, and humanities); Public perceptions of and misconceptions about psychology. Module Objective: To explore contemporary controversies and issues in psychology and to develop a critical view of psychology as a modern meaningful discipline.

	Learning Outcomes
	On successful completion of the module, students should be able to: Distinguish between science and pseudo-science in the context of psychology; Demonstrate understanding of the role of evidence and reason in constructing arguments on topics relevant to psychology; Discuss philosophical influences on contemporary psychology and its methodologies; Critically assess contemporary controversies and debates in psychology; Construct an appraisal, informed by the relevant literature, of a current topic involving a conceptual or methodological question in psychology.

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Assessment

	Autumn Supplementals/Resits
	Are supplemental/resit registrations permitted? Yes University scheduled written examination (Autumn): 120 minutes Is Supplemental Continuous Assessment registration permitted? No Is Supplemental Continuous Assessment capped? No

	Pre-Requisites
	MH106; PS250, PS251, PS253, PS254, PS256, PS257, PS258, PS259, PS260, PS261 MH209; PS250, PS251, PS253, PS254, PS256, PS257, PS258, PS259, PS260, PS261, PS291

	Co-Requisites
	MH106 & MH209 : PS351, PS355, PS356, PS357,

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