PS2517: Advanced Psychology B - Concepts And Theory

PS2517: ADVANCED PSYCHOLOGY B - CONCEPTS AND THEORY (2022-2023)

Last modified: 31 Jul 2023 11:19

Course Overview

This course builds on the material covered in the 1st-year courses, expanding on psychology’s concepts and theories. The course covers four core areas of psychology: social psychology, behavioural neuroscience and developmental psychology.

Course Details

Study Type	Undergraduate	Level	2
Term	Second Term	Credit Points	15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits)
Campus	Aberdeen	Sustained Study	No
Co-ordinators	Dr Heather Branigan

Qualification Prerequisites

Programme Level 2

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

Any Undergraduate Programme
One of PS1509 Introductory Psychology II: Concepts and Theory (Passed) or PS1512 Introductory Psychology II: Concepts and Theory (Distance) (Passed) or SF1501 Introductory Psychology II: Concepts and Theory (Foundation) (Passed)
Programme Level 2
Either PS1009 Introductory Psychology I: Concepts and Theory (Passed) or PS1012 Introductory Psychology I: Concepts and Theory (Distance) (Passed)

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

PS2515 Advanced Psychology B - Concepts and Theory (Studied)

Are there a limited number of places available?

Course Description

Students will learn about classic and contemporary research on social psychology, behavioural neuroscience and developmental psychology.

Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

More Information about Week Numbers

Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 21st September 2026 for Term 1 and Full Year courses and 8th January 2027 for Term 2 courses.

Summative Assessments

Exam - Multiple Choice Questions

Assessment Type	Summative	Weighting	40
Assessment Weeks		Feedback Weeks		Look up Week Numbers
Feedback	60 Multiple Choice Questions over 60 minutes.

Learning Outcomes

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Knowledge Level	Thinking Skill	Outcome

Essay

Assessment Type	Summative	Weighting	60
Assessment Weeks	12	Feedback Weeks	14	Look up Week Numbers
Feedback	Students will receive written feedback during continuous assessment.	Word Count	1500

Learning Outcomes

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Knowledge Level	Thinking Skill	Outcome

Formative Assessment

Class Test - Multiple Choice Questions

Assessment Type	Formative	Weighting
Assessment Weeks		Feedback Weeks	Look up Week Numbers
Feedback

Learning Outcomes

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Knowledge Level	Thinking Skill	Outcome

Resit Assessments

Exam

Assessment Type	Summative	Weighting	50
Assessment Weeks		Feedback Weeks		Look up Week Numbers
Feedback

Learning Outcomes

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Knowledge Level	Thinking Skill	Outcome

Exam - Multiple Choice Questions

Assessment Type	Summative	Weighting	50
Assessment Weeks		Feedback Weeks		Look up Week Numbers
Feedback

Learning Outcomes

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Knowledge Level	Thinking Skill	Outcome

Course Learning Outcomes

Knowledge Level	Thinking Skill	Outcome
Conceptual	Evaluate	Produce critical accounts of current topics and research in psychology.
Conceptual	Remember	Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the key concepts within 4 core areas of Psychology.
Conceptual	Analyse	Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of current research within 4 core areas of Psychology.
Factual	Understand	Demonstrate understanding and knowledge of historical background within 4 core areas of psychology.

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