The themes, methods and ideas in the fields of social psychology and individual differences will be introduced in this module. Social psychology examines how...

Social Psychology and Individual Differences (PSYC0266)

The themes, methods and ideas in the fields of social psychology and individual differences will be introduced in this module. Social psychology examines how individuals understand themselves and other people, the relationship between behaviour, self and the situation, and the forces that govern interactions between individuals and groups. Individual differences is the study of what makes each person unique, including our personality, intelligence and other cognitive abilities, and how they interact with our background, upbringing, and life experiences. There will be a focus on social psychology and individual differences as scientific disciplines that uses experimental methods for data collection to formulate and empirically test theories of human nature.

The content of this module follows the curriculum specified in relation to Child and Young People IAPT. This module will provide students with an foundation...

Fundamental Skills: Assessment and Engagement (PSYC0217)

The content of this module follows the curriculum specified in relation to Child and Young People IAPT. This module will provide students with an foundation level of knowledge and skills in assessing and engaging children and young people and their families in community mental health settings.

This module introduces the main data-sources and analysis methods used in qualitative research. In addition to covering the key conceptual issues, a computer...

Generic Research Skills (Qualitative Analysis) (PSYC0158)

This module introduces the main data-sources and analysis methods used in qualitative research. In addition to covering the key conceptual issues, a computer package for qualitative analysis is taught, as are further methods for data analysis. You emerge with the skill of using a textual data analysis package. The strengths and limitations of various techniques are evaluated, with an eye to issues such as reliability and validity. The specific criteria used for evaluation of qualitative work are examined, as is its scientific status. The module combines lectures and practical work and is assessed by a qualitative analysis report.

 