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CONCEPTUAL, PHILOSOPHICAL & PROFESSIONAL ISSUES IN PSYCHOLOGY

Module code: PS301
Credits: 5
Semester: 1
Department: PSYCHOLOGY
International:
Coordinator: Prof. Bryan Roche (PSYCHOLOGY)

	Overview
	Module Content: The distinction between science and pseudo-science. Fundamental assumptions in psychology. Philosophy of science for psychology: Paradigms and approaches to psychological enquiry. Philosophy of mind. Ethics: Philosophical, psychological and professional issues. Module Objective: To examine fundamental assumptions in psychological research and psychological science. To explore conceptual issues common to psychology, science and philosophy. To examine ethical issues in research and professional psychology.

Overview

Module Content: The distinction between science and pseudo-science. Fundamental assumptions in psychology. Philosophy of science for psychology: Paradigms and approaches to psychological enquiry. Philosophy of mind. Ethics: Philosophical, psychological and professional issues.

Module Objective: To examine fundamental assumptions in psychological research and psychological science. To explore conceptual issues common to psychology, science and philosophy. To examine ethical issues in research and professional psychology.

	Learning Outcomes
	On successful completion of the module, students should be able to: Distinguish between science and pseudo-science in the context of psychology; Discuss philosophical influences on contemporary psychology; Describe key ethical concepts in psychological research and practice; Construct an appraisal, informed by the relevant literature, of a topic involving a conceptual, philosophical or professional issue in psychology.

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Assessment

	Autumn Supplementals/Resits
	Are supplemental/resit registrations permitted? Yes University scheduled written examination (Autumn): 90 minutes Is Supplemental Continuous Assessment registration permitted? No Is Supplemental Continuous Assessment capped? No

	Pre-Requisites
	PS101, PS102, PS104, PS105, PS201, PS202, PS203, PS204, PS205, PS206.

	Co-Requisites
	PS302, PS303, PS304, PS315, PS316, PS397

	Timetable
	This timetable is not currently available, please contact the Psychology Department.

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CONCEPTUAL, PHILOSOPHICAL & PROFESSIONAL ISSUES IN PSYCHOLOGY