PSY20110

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module students should be able to:
- Show an appreciation of the biological, psychological and social processes that influence health and illness;
- Discuss the bio-psycho-social factors that influence a variety of lifestyle-related health issues;
- Demonstrate an understanding of the various theoretical approaches used to explain health related behaviours and behaviour change in a range of contexts.
Note on academic integrity:
All sources used in the production of assessments for this module must be cited using APA standards.
Please note that the use of generative AI tools is NOT permitted in the assessments for this module.

Indicative Module Content:

These are some of the key topics covered in this module:
Health Behaviour,
Health Beliefs,
The Biomedical and Bio-psychosocial Models
Stress and Coping
Living with Illness
Inequalities in Health and Healthcare

Student Effort Hours:

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:

The key teaching and learning approaches used in this module are weekly lectures and seminars, using a “flipped classroom” approach. Pre-recorded lectures will be available to students to view on their own time, prior to each seminar. Seminars will focus on discussing the lecture material and readings, using small group exercises and activities. Students are also encouraged to engage in personal development exercises and engage in reflective learning as they consider the challenges associated with health behaviour change.

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.

Module Requisites and Incompatibles

Incompatibles:
NMHS20410 - Intro to Psychology for H'care, PHPS20010 - Epi, Biostats & Public Health


 

Assessment Strategy

 

Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Online automated feedback

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Not yet recorded.

Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.