OCN Level 3 Psychology

OCN Level 3 Psychology

Level: 3
Awarding Body: OCN

STUDENT PROFILE

This programme is designed for people who wish to gain an understanding of principles and practice of Psychology. No prior knowledge is required.

COURSE OUTLINE

The course consists of the modules listed below:

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 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

DURATION

Students may study over any timescale of up to one year. To complete the course will take in the region of 90 hours of study.

ASSESSMENT

This course is assessed through a series of tutor marked assignments. No attendance at an exams centre is required.

ACCREDITATION

This course is validated by OCNNWR

SUPPORT

Students receive tutor support for a full one year from registration plus unlimited access to the student helpline during working hours.

PRICE £230 including VAT and Postage and Packaging (where applicable)