Advanced Diploma in Psychology

Aims

The aims of the course are to enhance students’ knowledge of psychology theory and to develop a broad understanding of theories applied to practical aspects of social and cognitive psychology, child development and adaptive behaviour. The course also teaches research methods and interpretation of research data.

Assessment

Each module is followed by a written assignment, which is submitted and marked by your tutor. There are six tutor marked assignments in all, including a practical research project. There is no external examination required.

Pack/Course Contents

· Studyguide
· Comprehensive study notes for each element of the course
· Self-assessment activities
· Assignments
· Tutor support
· Assignment marking & feedback
· Accreditation

COURSE CONTENT

The course is divided up into six modules, as follows:

Module 1 – Perspectives on Psychology [Tutor Marked Assignment A]

Unit 1 What is psychology?
Unit 2 The biological approach
Unit 3 Behaviourist & cognitive approaches
Unit 4 Person-centred approaches
Unit 5 Methods and debate in psychology

Module 2 – Social Psychology [Tutor Marked Assignment B]

Unit 6 Attitudes
Unit 7 Social influence
Unit 8 Obedience
Unit 9 Social cognition
Unit 10 Applied social psychology

Module 3 – Cognitive Psychology [Tutor Marked Assignment C]

Unit 11 Perception
Unit 12 Attention
Unit 13 Remembering
Unit 14 Forgetting
Unit 15 Language
Unit 16 Thinking
Unit 17 Problem solving & artificial intelligence

Module 4 – Child Development [Tutor Marked Assignment D]

Unit 18 Issues in child development
Unit 19 Cognitive development
Unit 20 Development of language & communication
Unit 21 Social perception
Unit 22 Moral development

Module 5 – Psychology & Atypical Behaviour [Tutor Marked Assignment E]

Unit 23 Definition & diagnosis of atypical behaviour
Unit 24 Treatments of atypical behaviour
Unit 25 Emotional disorders

Module 6 – Research Methods [Tutor Marked Assignment F]

Unit 26 Research methods
Unit 27 Research issues
Unit 28 Data Analysis
Glossary of terms