Psychology of Appetite (C8839)
Psychology of Appetite
Module C8839
Module details for 2025/26.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 6
Full Module Description
Taking a psychobiological perspective, the module explores issues in our relationship with food. The initial focus will be on appetite control, and constructs of hunger and satiety. Discussion of flavour perception and hedonics then allows evaluation of concepts of food craving and addiction, and food choice and preference. Examination of non-nutritive effects of foods (including nutriceuticals) links food to mood and cognition. Finally, we explore the basis of the rise of obesity and disordered eating from a psychobiological perspective.
Module Outline
Taking a psychobiological perspective, the module explores issues in our relationship with food. The initial focus will be on appetite control, and constructs of hunger and satiety. Discussion of flavour perception and hedonics then allows evaluation of concepts of food craving and addiction, and food choice and preference. Examination of non-nutritive effects of foods (including nutriceuticals) links food to mood and cognition. Finally, we explore the basis of the rise of obesity and disordered eating from a psychobiological perspective.
Module learning outcomes
Critically evaluate current concepts of the psychology of eating
Communicate a specific topic relating to appetite to the class
Evaluate the future direction and/or impact of a particular topic relating to appetite
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 40.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Presentation | T1 Week 11 (10 minutes) | 50.00% |
| Report | T1 Week 11 | 50.00% |
| Computer Based Exam | Semester 1 Assessment | 60.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 22202202201 |
| Autumn Semester | Seminar | 2 hours | 00010010001 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
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