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CLASSIC STUDIES IN PSYCHOLOGY

Module code: PS649
Credits: 5
Semester: 1
Department: PSYCHOLOGY
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Coordinator: Prof. Richard Roche (PSYCHOLOGY)

	Overview
	� Classic studies in psychology: are they really classic? � The replication crisis in psychology and what we have learned about what constitutes a �classic� study. � Methodology and impact of seminal studies in psychology; � Critical discussion of eight classic studies in psychology published since 2000. � Group presentation and discussion of critical analysis of student-selected papers.

Overview

� Classic studies in psychology: are they really classic?
� The replication crisis in psychology and what we have learned about what constitutes a �classic� study.
� Methodology and impact of seminal studies in psychology;
� Critical discussion of eight classic studies in psychology published since 2000.
� Group presentation and discussion of critical analysis of student-selected papers.

	Learning Outcomes
	On successful completion of the module, students should be able to: Describe the history and theoretical bases of classic studies in contemporary psychology; Critically evaluate the methodology and conclusions of seminal papers in psychology; Describe the �replication crisis� in psychology and discuss how this has improved psychological science; Present and discuss results of key experiments in a number of domains of psychology.

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