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On completion of this module students should be able to:
Compare and contrast several theoretical perspectives in psychology as applied to health and illness.
Show an appreciation of the psychosocial factors influencing health behaviours.
Critically appraise the impact of media on psychological health and coping.
Demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between stress and health.
Explore an integrated approach to health and illness.
Theoretical perspectives in psychology as applied to health and illness.
Psycho social factors influencing health behaviors.
The impact of media on psychological health and coping.
The relationship between stress and health.
Health and illness.
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 20 |
Specified Learning Activities | 40 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 90 |
Total | 150 |
Not applicable to this module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Examination: Open book exam using portfolio only | 2 hour End of Trimester Exam | Yes | Graded | No | 90 |
Assignment: Portfolio compiled during the semester and broght to the examination | Coursework (End of Trimester) | n/a | Pass/Fail Grade Scale | No | 10 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Spring | No |
• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
Not yet recorded.
Name | Role |
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Assoc Professor Barbara Coughlan | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |