Module Code - Title:
PS4031
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PSYCHOLOGY AND EVERYDAY LIFE
Year Last Offered:
2025/6
Hours Per Week:
Grading Type:
N
Prerequisite Modules:
Rationale and Purpose of the Module:
This module will introduce students to a range of fundamental theoretical perspectives and issues in general psychology through examining their relevance in everyday life. Through exploring everyday issues students will not only learn about theoretical perspectives but will also gain a basic knowledge of how psychology may be applied.
Syllabus:
Through exploring some key studies in psychology, students will gain a basic understanding of the main investigative techniques used by psychologists. The range of topics will include; definitions of psychology; language and cognition; personality; social interaction; emotion; brain and behavior; health and illness; human development; psychological problems; learning; applications of psychology
Learning Outcomes:
Cognitive (Knowledge, Understanding, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Synthesis)
On Successful completion of this module students will be able to...
.. demonstrate introductory level knowledge of a range of theory and research in contemporary psychology.
.. identify psychological research findings in everyday life situations.
Affective (Attitudes and Values)
On Successful completion of this module students will be able to...
.. demonstrate an awareness of the importance of research in psychology.
Psychomotor (Physical Skills)
How the Module will be Taught and what will be the Learning Experiences of the Students:
Lectures will provide the theoretical background and main methodological approaches to the topics listed in the syllabus. In addition, each week students are given a paper to read. These readings keep students informed about recent research findings. Students will also attend tutorials that focus on skills and group work. The weekly readings help develop the graduate attributes independent, knowledgeable and inquisitive. The tutorials will help develop attributes related to inter-personal skills and being collaborative.
Research Findings Incorporated in to the Syllabus (If Relevant):
Prime Texts:
Spielman, R.M.., Jenkins, W. J., & Lovett, M. D. (2020)
Psychology 2e
, OpenStax
Other Relevant Texts:
Weiten, W., Dunn, D. S., & Hammer, E. Y. (2000)
Psychology applied to modern life: Adjustment in the 21st century (12th ed.)
, Cengage Learning
Programme(s) in which this Module is Offered:
BLLAPLUFA - (LAW PLUS)
BAPSSOUFA - PSYCHOLOGY AND SOCIOLOGY
BAULARUFA - ARTS
BSPSYCUFA - PSYCHOLOGY
BAINBUUFA - INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
Semester(s) Module is Offered:
Autumn
Module Leader:
lorena.arnal@ul.ie