Diploma in Psychology

Diploma in Psychology

COURSE CONTENT
 
 
The course is divided up into eight modules, as follows:
 

 
Module 1: Introduction
 
Unit 1                     What is Psychology?
 
Unit 2                     Different Approaches to Psychology
 
Unit 3                     Research in Psychology
 
 
Module 2: Emotion
 
Unit 4                     Signs of Emotion
 
Unit 5                     Theories of Emotion
 
Unit 6                     Stress and Anxiety 
 
Module 3: Perception
 
Unit 7                     Sensation and Perception
 
Unit 8                     Factors Affecting Perception
 

 
Module 4: Memory
 
Unit 9                     Why Do We Remember?
 
Unit 10                   Remembering and Forgetting
 
Unit 11                   The Reliability of Memory
 
 

 
Module 5: Learning
 
Unit 12                   Classical and Operant Conditioning
 
Unit 13                   Applications of Classical and Operant Conditioning
 
Unit 14                   Other Kinds of Learning
 

 
Module 6: The Development of Social Behaviour
 
Unit 15                   Parent–Child Interaction
 
Unit 16                   Attachment and Separation
 
Unit 17                   Sexual Development and Gender Identity
 
 
Module 7: Social Perception
 
Unit 18                   Impressions of People
 
Unit 19                   Prejudice and Discrimination
 
Unit 20                   Reducing Prejudice
 
 
Module 8: Social Influence
 
Unit 21                   Social Pressure on the Individual
 
Unit 22                   Group Norms and Conformity
 
Unit 23                   Conformity to Roles and Obedience
 
 
Assessment    
 
Each element of the course is followed by a written assignment, which is submitted to and marked by your tutor. 
 
Upon successful completion of the assignments you will be eligible for certification from OCN