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Free Course
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XSIQ
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6-10 Hours
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Assessment
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Certification
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Academic - Third Level - Level 1
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250 Pts
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Responsive
Diploma in Psychology - Revised 2017

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Description
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Outcome
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Certification
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Psychology is a science and it studies both human behavior and how the human mind works at both conscious and unconscious levels of thought. Psychologists research individuals and groups which helps them formulate general principles and theories. Alison's Diploma in Psychology is an engaging course, and is packed with features to help you understand and evaluate classic and contemporary psychology.
Topics covered include classical conditioning, learning theory, the biological basis of behavior, visual perceptions, memory, and cognition. The Research Methodology section allows you to cast a critical eye on the research process, to explore the nature of psychology as an evolving science, and understand some of the ethical issues faced by psychologists.
This course will be of great interest to all learners who would like to learn more about key concepts and theories in psychology, or those who like to pursue psychology as a career.
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Having completed this course you will be able to;
- Discuss the differences between classical conditioning and operant conditioning.
- Define the terms related to sleep research.
- Discuss the different states of consciousness.
- Discuss perception and the characteristics of the visual sensory system.
- List the different factors influencing depth perception.
- Define conditions which affect sight in old age.
- Define terms associated with memory.
- Discuss research methodologies in relation to psychology.
- Define the correct way to reference different sources
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All Alison courses are free to study. To successfully complete a course you must score 80% or higher in each course assessments. Upon successful completion of a course, you can choose to make your achievement formal by purchasing an official Alison Diploma or Certificate.
Having an official Alison document is a great way to celebrate and share your success. It is:- Ideal to include with CVs, job applications and portfolios
- A way to show your ability to learn and achieve high results
Modules List( 9 )
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BIOLOGY AND BEHAVIOUR
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Resources: Psychology of Attention View Resource
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Module
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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Module 1: Learning Outcomes
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Classical Conditioning
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Operant Conditioning
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Learning Theory
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Module 1: Lesson Summary
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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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Module 2: Learning Outcomes
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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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Module 2: Lesson Summary
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3 Diploma in Psychology - First Assessment-
You must score 80% or more to pass this assessment.
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Diploma in Psychology - First Assessment
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MEMORY AND COGNITION
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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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Module 4: Learning Outcomes
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Visual Perception
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Visual Illusions
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Module 4: Lesson Summary
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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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Module 5: Learning Outcomes
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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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Module 5: Lesson Summary
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6 Diploma in Psychology - Second Assessment-
You must score 80% or more to pass this assessment.
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Diploma in Psychology - Second Assessment
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RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
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Resources: Conduct and Ethics in Psychology View Resource
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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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Module 7: Learning Outcomes
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Research Methods in Psychology
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Empirical Research
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Module 7: Lesson Summary
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8 Diploma in Psychology - Third Assessment-
You must score 80% or more to pass this assessment.
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Diploma in Psychology - Third Assessment
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9 Course assessment