University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 10

ECTS credits : 5

Level : SCQF level 9

Semester: 1

Availability restrictions: Available to General Degree students with permission of the Psychology Honours Adviser

Planned timetable: Lectures: Thursdays 9-11; Workshops: Thursdays one of 2-3, 3-4, 4-5 (Module runs in Weeks 1-5 only)

This module addresses the historical and philosophical background to current debates in psychology. The module will be taught via lectures and seminars. Emphasis will be placed on the development of critical analysis of alternative models and levels of explanations of behaviour, and the ability to relate conceptual debates in psychology to issues in the real world.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisite(s): Before taking this module you must pass PN2002

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 1 x 2-hour lecture and 1 x 1-hour workshop (Weeks 1 - 5).

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: Coursework = 100%


Re-assessment: Coursework = 100%

Personnel

Module coordinator: Mr P L Gardner
Module teaching staff: Mr P L Gardner
Module coordinator email plg@st-andrews.ac.uk

Intended learning outcomes

• distinguish between scientific and pseudoscientific claims
• demonstrate an appreciation of different models of the person
• Integrate competing, contrasting and complementary theories in psychology
• critically evaluate published articles for their theoretical content