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UCD Adult Education Centre

Lárionad an Oideachais Aosaigh

PSYCHOLOGY

Introduction to Psychology

AUTUMN PN122

Monday

Tutor: Martina Carroll

This course introduces developments in Psychology through the 20th Century to the present day. It will be delivered in a very practical and fun way, making it accessible to anyone who has an interest in finding out more either personally or professionally.  It will clarify the different traditions of psychology, mental health and therapy e.g. Counselling and Clinical Psychology, Psychiatry, Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy.

The core topics will introduce you to the wonders of the human mind. There will be lectures followed by class activities and discussion about human behaviour including individual behaviour, the behaviour of social groups and what's often considered abnormal or deviant behaviour. All of the topics have implications for understanding mental health and psychological wellbeing. These are all topics that would be studied in a Psychology degree.

 

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10 Mondays

Sep 24, Oct 1, 8, 15, 22, Nov 5, 12, 19, 26, Dec 3

(No class Oct 29)

10.00am - 12.00pm
FEE €190 Print Open Learning Application Form 2012.13  or ring (01) 716 7123 for Laser/ credit card payment

Tutor Details

Dr. Martina Carroll BA, MLitt, PhD works as a psychology consultant, involved in private practice and also teaching and research in several different universities and colleges. Her main interest areas are human development, creativity and lifelong learning. She studied psychology as a mature student having been a software developer earlier in life. She has a particular interest in mixing new and old technologies creatively and working with groups so that everyone can find ways to participate. She currently teaches a module in Liberation Psychology with the School of Social Justice, UCD.