Diploma in Psychology - Revised 2017

Modules List( 9 )

• BIOLOGY AND BEHAVIOUR
• Resources: Psychology of Attention View Resource
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  1 Conditioning and Learning
  • This module discusses both operant conditioning and classical conditioning. You will learn the main characteristics of both types of conditioning, while also determining the differences between the two. This module also looks at the different learning theories which have been identified by various psychologists, it will walk you through their characteristics and contrasts.
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  • Classical Conditioning
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  • Operant Conditioning
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  • Learning Theory
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  2 Consciousness and Behaviour
  • This module looks at different states of consciousness, in particular, it looks at the stages of sleep and existing sleep research. The biological basis of behaviour is also examined, through looking at the brains hemispheres and lobes. You will also learn about the importance of the spinal cord. This module will also walk you through the effects of stress on the body.
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  • States of Consciousness
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  • The Biological Basis for Behaviour
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  • Stress
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  3 Diploma in Psychology - First Assessment
  • You must score 80% or more to pass this assessment.
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• MEMORY AND COGNITION
• Resources: Psychology of the Brain View Resource
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  4 Visual Perceptions and Illusions
  • This module explores the visual side of psychology, in particular, it looks at perception and illusions. You will look at the characteristics of the visual sensory system, and examine the Gestalt principles of figure-ground, closure, similarity, and proximity. You will also look at the different factors which influence depth perception, and conditions which may affect sight in old age. Different visual illusions will also be discussed.
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  • Visual Perception
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  • Visual Illusions
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  5 Memory
  • This module talks you through enhancing memory and memory retrieval. You will also learn about the different terms associated with memory, and the enhancing effects of rhyme on memory. You will be introduced to the different types of memory, in particular, sensory memory, short-term memory, and long-term memory. Theories on forgetting will also be discussed.
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  • Enhancing Retrieval and Memory
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  • Memory
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  • Sensory, Short-term and Long-term Memory
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  • Theories on Forgetting
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  6 Diploma in Psychology - Second Assessment
  • You must score 80% or more to pass this assessment.
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• RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
• Resources: Conduct and Ethics in Psychology View Resource
• Resources: Research Process and Methods in Psychology View Resource
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  7 Research Methodology
  • This module will help you to understand the research methodologies of psychology; including participant rights, internal variables, and external variables. You will also learn about the correct way to reference a variety of different source types.
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  • Research Methods in Psychology
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  • Empirical Research
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  8 Diploma in Psychology - Third Assessment
  • You must score 80% or more to pass this assessment.
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  9 Course assessment
  • Module 9: Diploma in Psychology - Final Assessment
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