Course Overview

Learn about the different schools of thought and the history of psychology. Examine the development of personality in childhood, and study factors that shape personality. Gain a better understanding of yourself through self-expression. Understand why induvidual people differ in their behaviour. Discover how to use psychology for your everyday benifit.

Pre-requisites

No previous experience required

Qualification

ICS Psychology Diploma

Support and Benifits

• Access to a dedicated tutor and student advisors to guide you through your studies
• Complimentary textbook

Key topics

• Introduction to Psychology

Consider the role of psychology in modern society. Explore the nature/nurture debate and the freewill/determinism debate. Examine how psychology differs from psychiatry, psychotherapy and psychoanalysis.

• Personality and Development

Explore the different factors that can impact on the development of personality, intelligence and morals. Consider the reasons for depression, schizophrenia and anxiety. Examine conformism in groups.

• Individual Differences

Explore sleep and dreams. Consider the importance of different social roles, and examine social pressure. Study prejudice and the development of negative behaviours, such as aggression.

• Issues in Research

Consider the advantages and disadvantages of different approaches to psychological research. Examine the aspects of intelligence that psychologists now understand as well as some aspects that remain a mystery. Explore psychometric testing and consider how it is used in a variety of settings, for example, job interviews.

• Applications of Psychology (1)

Consider the difference between pure and applied psychology. Explore clinical psychology, clinical neuropsychology, counselling psychology and health psychology.

• Applications of Psychology (2)

Explore forensic psychology, educational psychology, sports psychology, consumer psychology, environmental psychology and occupational psychology. Examine various different learning styles.

Course Code

A10

Hours of study

6 months/120 hours

Technical requirements and fees

None

Outline

You’ll complete six assessments during your course. These assessments can be submitted to ICS online via the Student Community, or they can be posted to ICS. It is recommended that you submit your assessments online as you will receive your results more quickly this way.

Assessment Breakdown

• Assessment 1: 1 short essay question and 3 scenario-based questions
• Assessment 2: 4 scenario-based questions
• Assessment 3: 4 scenario-based questions
• Assessment 4: 3 scenario-based questions and 1 short essay question
• Assessment 5: 2 scenario-based questions and 2 short essay questions
• Assessment 6: 4 scenario-based questions

Notes

Scenario-based questions test that you can apply the knowledge you have learnt from the course to imaginary scenarios and will normally require you to write a few paragraphs. For example, you might be asked to explain why two young children who have just watched a violent movie decide to fight each other.