Department of Psychology, Unit Catalogue 2010/11 |
PS20106: Biological psychology |
 Credits:
| 6 |
| Level:
| Intermediate |
| Period: | This unit is available in... |
| Semester 2 |
| Assessment:
| CW 20%, EX 80% |
| Supplementary Assessment: | Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations) |
| Requisites:
| Before taking this unit you must take PS10086 |
| Description:
| Aims: To develop a biological psychological level description of human behaviour. To develop an understanding of the theoretical issues surrounding the study of biological psychology. To critically evaluate the role of historical issues and the methods employed to establish biological models of human behaviour. Learning Outcomes: Understand the relationship between mind, brain and behaviour. Skills: To recognise the inherent variability and diversity of psychological functioning and its significance. (T/F A) Can demonstrate systematic knowledge and critical understanding of a range of influences on psychological functioning, how they are conceptualised across the core areas, and how they interrelate. The core knowledge domains within psychology include (i) research methods, (ii) biological psychology, (iii) cognitive psychology, (iv) individual differences, (v) developmental psychology and (vi) social psychology. In addition to these core areas it is expected that students will gain knowledge of conceptual and historical perspectives in psychology. (T/F A) Can reason scientifically, understand the role of evidence and make critical judgements about arguments in psychology. (T/F A) Can adopt multiple perspectives and systematically analyse the relationships between them. (T/F A) Can detect meaningful patterns in behaviour and experience and evaluate their significance. (T/F A) To reflect upon new technology and innovation within psychology and to make decisions regarding legitimacy, reliability and effectiveness. (T/F A) Can solve problems by clarifying questions, considering alternative solutions and evaluating outcomes. (T/F A). Content: Nervous system structure and function; Methods in modern biopsychology; Biopsychological assessment; Structure and functions of the brain; Recovery and rehabilitation; Endocrine System; Immune System. |