Applying Psychology to Everyday Problems (C8101)
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Applying Psychology to Everyday Problems
Module C8101
Module details for 2025/26.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 4
Module Outline
This module introduces you to a variety of ways in which psychological knowledge is applied to everyday problems. It covers topics such as understanding mental health problems and how they can be treated, how psychology can be used to influence health and well-being, the role of psychology in the workplace, the relevance of psychology to educational practice – including understanding why ‘bullying’ occurs and how we can prevent it. You will learn about some of the research and theories that support these applications of psychology to everyday problems and will be introduced to the areas of professional applied psychology that underpin them.
This module is only available to Psychology students.
Module learning outcomes
Describe and evaluate the contributions of five main areas of applied psychology
Describe and evaluate some of the research and theories that support these applied areas
Evaluate how psychological theory is used to solve practical problems encountered by different types of applied psychologists
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 100.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Test | T1 Week 5 (1 hour) | 40.00% |
| Test | T1 Week 11 (1 hour) | 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 | 2 hours | 11111111111 |
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