Psychology

Course summary

You will complete Unit 1 and Unit 2 as above, as well as the following two units in the second year Unit 3: Health Psychology In this unit you will explore psychological approaches, theories and studies related to lifestyle choices, unhealthy behaviours and behavioural change, linking them to specific contexts. We will focus on explaining issues surrounding stress, physiological addiction and behavioural addiction. This unit places an emphasis on applying health psychology in a vocational setting and gives you the opportunity to understand the work of health psychologists and other healthcare practitioners. Unit 6: Introduction to Psychopathology In this unit you will develop knowledge of psychopathology; types and characteristics of mental disorders and approaches to treatment, and the role of professionals in supporting and promoting mental health. This will include exploring the causes of psychopathology, as well as how society has historically viewed those whose behaviour was seen as abnormal.