PSYCHOLOGY/

LZ040/
MODULE GUIDE/
2016 2017
Module code: LZ040

Level: 3

Number of credits: 30

Module dates: Spring and Summer terms

Hours of study: 2 hours lecture

1 workshop
1 seminar

Programme of study: International Foundation Programme

Module overview: This module introduces students to the study of psychology, with the aim
of providing an introductory understanding of key topics within
psychology and seminal psychological research. The module will explore
psychology as a Science and the research methods common in
psychological research. The lectures will cover some of the key
concepts and findings in the study of abnormal psychology, sensation,
consciousness, child psychology, motivation, emotion, memory and
attitudes, group processes (all in term 1) and evolutionary psychology,
personality, visual perception, social-cognitive psychology, health
psychology and psychobiology (all in term 2). This module encourages
students to explore classical modules in psychology within the context of
cutting edge research and contemporary issues in modern society.
There is a particular interest in how psychology and concepts within the
subject can inform controversial issues in every day society.

Assessment The module will be assessed through coursework (60%), which takes
methods: the form of assignments, seminar participation, and in class tests and a
final examination (40%).

Timetable: Please check the timetable on the Student Data System

SUBJECT-SPECIFIC LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of the course, you should be able to

Demonstrate introductory understanding and knowledge of psychology and its research methods.
Show a familiarity and awareness of how key concepts in psychology relate to current and
contemporary issue in modern society.
Show an awareness of sub-disciplines within Psychology and how these relate to each other.
Demonstrate introductory understanding and knowledge of abnormal psychology, consciousness,
child psychology, motivation, emotion, memory and attitudes, group processes (all term 1) and
evolutionary psychology, personality, visual perception, social-cognitive psychology, health
psychology and psychobiology (all term 2).
Select, evaluate and use relevant information from a range of textual formats relevant to the
study of Psychology

GENERIC LEARNING OUTCOMES (OR TRANSFERABLE

SKILLS)

All University of Kent modules aim to develop transferable skills, skills that you will
be able to use on other modules and in the workplace, once you have finished your
degree. These are the Generic Learning Outcomes below.

This module should help you to gain:

Show knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the diversity of theoretical and

empirical approaches in university study
Understand the quality of theories, methods and findings in published research.
Comply with methods of assessment, deadlines, homework, seminars, workshops,
laboratory work and tutorials, as appropriate.
Appropriately manage and organise their time.
Work effectively in a group.
Present and discuss information gleaned from guided or independent research.
Use information technology and library resources to support learning and personal
understanding.
WEEKLY TOPIC SCHEDULE

Week Topic Notes

Getting to know each other

13 Getting to know about psychology as a general
Introduction to Psychology
field
Introduction to Behaviourism
How do we conduct an experiment?
14 Introduction to Research Methods How do we propose a hypothesis?
Ethics
How does memory work?
15 Cognitive psychology -Memory
What are the different models of memory?
Memory in everyday life
What different types of memory do we hold?
16 Cognitive Psychology- Part two
What emotional and behavioural responses do
memories trigger?

How does our complex thinking develop from

17 infancy?
Cognitive Development
Major theorists-Piaget, Vygotsky

18 Mid-term Break
How do we become attached to our caregivers?
19 Developmental Psychology- Attachment types
Attachment Parenting styles
Social Psychology- Social Influence Social Influence
Group attachement and its effect on behaviour
20 Collective self-conception

Assignment 01 : 1000 words essay Assignment 1 : 18% of overall

Group-what are they and how do they affect
Social Psychology-Group Processes productivity?
21
How groups can hinder individual performance

22 Biological Psychology Biological Rythms and Sleep

Freuds Theory of Psychosexual Development &

23 Psychoanalytic Psychology
Sleep Analysis
24 In Class Test (45 mins) 6% of overall grade
What is abnormal behaviour?
E3(37)
Psychopathology part one Causes of mental illness and stigma of mental
illness
 Depression
E4(38 Phobias
Psychopathology part two OCD
Further examples
What is personality?
How can it be measured?
25 Theories of Personality
How can individual differences be assessed?

26 Evaluation of personality measures

Theories of Personality part two
Real life applications
27 Nature-Nurture Debate on Aggression
Aggression
Does gender matter?

Which human psychological traits are evolved

28 Evolutionary Psychology
adaptations?

What are emotions?

29
How are they measured?
Emotions
Theories of emotion

Can our senses fool us ?

30 Sensation & Perception How do we perceive and interpret the world ?

Assignement 02 : 1500 words essay Assignment 2 : 20% of overall

Gender Differences in behaviour

S1(39) Gender Psychology
Sex Differences in the Brain

S2(40) What is the EWT?

Eye Witness Testimony
Can we trust it?

In Class Test ( 45 mins) 10% of overall grade

S3(41)
 ASSESSMENT AND FEEDBACK
This module will be assessed through coursework and
examination
The assessment is as follows:

(Coursework: 60% of the final mark)

WEEK

% OF ASSESSMENT DETAILS
Coursework

20 18% of Assignment 1 An essay of 1000 words

coursework

In-Class test of 45 mins, where you will be assessed

24 6% of In-Class Test 1 on the knowledge you have gained from Week 12-
coursework
Week 23.

30 20% of Assignment 2 An essay of 1500 words

coursework

10% of In-Class test of 45 mins, where you will be assessed

S3(41) In-Class Test 2
coursework on a topic covering material between Week E3- S2

6% of Seminar Mark based on preparation and performance over

13-S2 coursework Participation two terms

EXAMINATION (40% OF THE FINAL GRADE)

Two hour examination including responding to a

S5(43) 100% of LZ040 Exam choice of two essays, which should include an
Exam Mark adequate coverage of the topic and critical analysis.
Procedures for submitting coursework for assessment

All assignments are due by 04.00pm on the Wednesday of the week indicated. These should be
submitted online to Moodle (http://moodle.kent.ac.uk) using the correct Cover Sheet available on
LZ000 IFP Info on Moodle (https://moodle.kent.ac.uk/2016/course/view.php?id=3244 )
Submission should be before 04.00pm. Please note that you are not permitted to use the
equipment and facilities of the CEWL Office, so you must use your own or Kent equipment.

All written assignments must be typed using Arial 10 (this is Arial 10) or a similar font. Writing should
be double-spaced to allow space for teacher comments. It is important for you to keep your own
copies of all your written assignments, either paper copies or on memory stick.

Please remember that it is your responsibility to verify when and where your tests are held and when
your assignments are due.

TURNITIN/MOODLE MALFUNCTIONS
Occasionally, there are University-wide problems with the Turnitin facility, which is an externally
managed system. Less often but also on occasions, access to Moodle can be an issue. In such
cases, where it is universally acknowledged that such a malfunction has occurred and
assignment deadlines are imminent, an email will be sent to you with the following information:
Deadlines will be extended for all due assignments by 48 hours
If the original deadline is on a Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday, the new deadline will be
reset exactly 48 hours later.
If the original deadline is on a Thursday or Friday, the new deadline will be reset for the
following Monday.
If the problem persists beyond 48 hours, you will be advised to email your assignment to
cewl@kent.ac.uk.
You will be notified by email once the system is up and running again.

Please note also that computer failure is not regarded as an excuse for handing in assigned
work after the deadline.

Any work submitted after the deadline may not be marked.

The IT and Computing Services offer a number of online training programmes that are available from
any of the computers in the public PC rooms. These programmes allow you to learn at your own
speed, at a time to suit you. They include learning to use the Microsoft Office suite of programmes
(Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access), and learning to type or improve your typing skills (use the
programme called Mavis Beach from the Start/Programs/Central Software menu).

For more information please see https://www.kent.ac.uk/itservices/training/studenttraining/index.html.

Coursework Deadlines

Teaching staff are not permitted to accept or mark coursework submitted after the applicable
deadline. Any coursework received after the deadline will be awarded a mark of zero, unless an
extension or late concession with evidence of concessionary circumstances has been approved.

Extensions to Coursework Deadlines

In exceptional circumstances and at their discretion, the Student Support and Experience Officer and
International Pathways Managers (IPMs) can give extensions of up to 72 hours (excluding weekends)
to coursework deadlines.
For further information on Extensions, please visit our student support page on Moodle at
https://moodle.kent.ac.uk/2016/course/view.php?id=2840.

In short,
extensions must be applied for in advance;
the maximum extension granted will be 72 hours;
you must complete an extension form, sign it and send it to cewlsupport@kent.ac.uk at least
24 hours before your deadline;
you must confirm what work you have completed to date and submit this with your
application;
extensions are more likely to be approved if submitted with supporting evidence (i.e. medical
letter)

The following reasons are not considered valid for coursework extensions (not an exhaustive list):

computer failure (including losing work not backed up; internet connection or printing
problems, including those related to lack of printer credits)
transport delays and difficulties;
failure to read submission guidelines and assignment criteria correctly.
employment commitments
existing medical condition which is being treated
existing disability for which an ILP is in place

Concessions:

Coursework: if you fail to submit one or more pieces of coursework before a deadline, and you have
not applied for an extension, you will be awarded a zero for that assignment.

In-class tests: These cannot be rescheduled. If you miss an in-class test, you will be awarded a
mark of 'zero' for the test.

However, if you have a genuine medical or significant personal reason for being unable to submit a
piece of coursework, or for submitting coursework after a deadline, or for missing your presentation
slot, you should apply for a concession.

For further information on Concessions, please visit our student support page on Moodle at
https://moodle.kent.ac.uk/2016/course/view.php?id=2840.

End of term examinations:

During the year, as part of your assessment, you will have to do a number of timed examinations.
Timed examinations are conducted under examination conditions. There are no extensions or re-sits
for timed examinations. If you miss an examination, a mark of zero will be awarded for that element,
unless you have a concessionary reason for being absent (as described above).

Referencing and plagiarism:

You must fully reference all your sources of information when you write your assignments and give
your presentations. This is an important part of academic integrity. Failure to reference your sources,
or copying other peoples words and ideas and presenting these as your own, is seen as plagiarism
and will lead to disciplinary procedures. If any part of your work is deemed to have been plagiarised,
you will receive a mark of 0% and a record of Plagiarism on your academic profile. This record will
follow you throughout your time at the university.
Further information can be found at http://www.kent.ac.uk/uelt/ai/students/. Details of University policy
on academic discipline can be found at: http://www.kent.ac.uk/teaching/qa/credit-
framework/index.html
Return of work

All assignments will be marked and returned to students with written feedback within three term-time
weeks of the due date. You will be notified by e-mail that your work is ready to be viewed on Moodle
or for collection at the CEWL reception. For extra feedback, please make an appointment with your
teacher once you have received your written feedback.

Feedback is given so that you can learn how to improve your work. Please read it carefully.
Information on accessing feedback on Moodle is available on LZ000 IFP Info on Moodle:
https://moodle.kent.ac.uk/2016/course/view.php?id=3244

READING LIST
American Psychological Association (2009). Publication Manual of The American
Psychological Association (6th Ed.). Washington, DC: Author.

Carlson, N. R., Martin, G. N. & Buskist, W. (2009). Psychology (Fourth European Edition).
Harlow: Pearson Education.

Hogg, M. A., & Vaughan, G. M. (2008). Social Psychology (5th Ed.). Harlow: Pearson Education
Ltd.

Gleitman, H., Reisburg, D., & Gross, J. J. (2011). Psychology (8th Ed.). New York: W. W.
Norton & Co.

Kalat, J. W. (2009). Biological Psychology (10th Ed.). Belmont, California: Wadsworth,

Cengage Learning.

Burger, J. M. (2010). Personality (8th Ed.). Belmont, California: Wadsworth, Cengage

Learning.

Additional readings will be recommended from this text and online sources in each lecture.

Electronic Journals

You can access these through the library website, using your Kent ID and password.
For more information please visit: https://www.kent.ac.uk/library/resources/e-resources/a-z/?tab=p

Resources

There are around 750 public PCs in different locations around the campus. See your Computer
Resource Guide for Students for details (http://www.kent.ac.uk/itservices/students/).

GENERAL ADVICE ON SELF-STUDY

To familiarise yourself with the life and culture of the UK and the University, you are advised to do the
following:

Develop an independent approach to learning, i.e. do not depend on your teacher to always
tell you what to do.
 Engage in further reading access journal articles through PsychInfo and Google Scholar.
This will help you strengthen your writing skills as well as gain further insight into the material
covered in this course.

ACADEMIC SUPPORT
Contact your teacher regarding any query about content (see list of teachers on first page)

Contact your Academic Adviser if you need to talk about any problems affecting your work (your
Academic Advisers name will be listed on SDS).

Contact Amy Moses, cewlsupport@kent.ac.uk, the CEWL Student Support and Experience Officer if
you need to make an appointment with her or file for a deadline extension or concession.

Moodle

Please note that information for this module, including assignment details, reminders of deadlines and
important dates, seminar discussions, lecture notes, and general updates are posted on Moodle so it
is essential that you check for new information on Moodle at least a couple of times per week;
http://moodle.kent.ac.uk. You must also submit an electronic copy of your essay assignments through
Turnitin in Moodle.

In-sessional English Skills (IES)

The IES is for non-native speakers of English, registered as students at the University of Kent.
Extending over two terms, the programme consists of five components: grammar, essay writing,
listening/note-taking, seminar discussions & presentation skills and individual writing tutorials.
The programme aims to help you improve your English language and gives you the chance to discuss
you specific difficulties. You can attend a total of two hours weekly in the Autumn and Spring terms
and will receive guidance on which of the components will be most useful to meet your particular
needs. Students with high attendance rates will be awarded a letter of attendance.
For further information, please visit http://www.kent.ac.uk/cewl/courses/in-sessional/ie.html

Student Learning Advisory Service (SLAS)

UELT (the Unit for the Enhancement of Learning and Teaching) runs workshops on study skills for all
(home and international) university students. For further information, please visit
http://www.kent.ac.uk/uelt/learning/index.html

Tutorials

You will have a tutorial with your teacher at least once a term. The purpose of the tutorials is to give
you individual help and feedback on your progress, as well as to discuss any individual problems you
may be having. Tutorials are compulsory so you must let your tutor know in advance if you cannot
attend. You will also have one tutorial with the Director of the IFP.

REMEMBER

You must keep copies of all your assessed assignments. It is most important that you do not
throw away any work until after the examination period (including re-sit examinations) has
been completed. Print or save GradeMarked assignments for your own records.
 Before you upload any assignments to Turnitin make sure you have downloaded your
assignment cover sheet from Moodle. Add any relevant information your name, Kent ID
number, title of assignment etc. Paste your essay or assignment into the cover sheet, save
and upload.
Class attendance, homework, assignments, tests and examinations are all compulsory.
Once an assignment has been marked, you cannot do the assignment again to try to gain a
higher mark. However, it is a good idea to rewrite it in order to learn from your mistakes.
Assignments must be submitted by the stated deadline. If an assignment is submitted after
the deadline, it will receive a mark of 0% (zero). Please do not wait until the last minute to
submit your work.
Plagiarised work will receive a mark of 0% (zero) and will be sent to the Chair of the CEWL
Disciplinary Committee for evaluation. This can lead to disciplinary sanctions and, ultimately,
students being deregistered.
If you have a problem that is affecting your work, speak to someone about it, i.e. your teacher,
your module convenor, your Academic Adviser, the Student Support and Experience Officer
or one of the International Pathways Managers (Chloe Courtenay-Bennett and Carla Morris)
and they will try to help you.

ASSIGNMENT/ASSESSMENT DETAILS please

make a note of these dates in your calendar.

Assignment 1: due Week 20, Wednesday, 8th March 2017

by 16:00 (4pm)

Assignment 2: due Week 30, Wednesday, 14th June 2017

by 12.00pm

Assessment 1: In-Class Test 1, Week 24

Assessment 2: In-Class Test 2, Week S3

Assessment 3: Seminar Participation, Week 13-S2