2024/25 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
PSYC3558 Applications of Learning Theory to Psychological Disorders
15 creditsClass Size: 85
Module manager: DR Paul Armstrong
Email: p.armstrong@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2024/25
Pre-requisite qualifications
Successful completion of all pass for progression modules in Level 2 of: BSc Psychology orMPsyc, BSc Advanced Psychology (and its
International and Industrial variants)
Pre-requisites
| PSYC2555 | Neuroscience |
This module is not approved as a discovery module
Module summary
This module will examine the role of learning in the aetiology, maintenance and treatment of a number of psychological disorders. The module will include an associative learning approach to: Anticipatory Nausea and Vomiting Psychosis Anxiety disorders Compulsivity disorders DepressionObjectives
On completion of this module, students should:1. Understand the fundamental psychological processes involved in learning
2. Evaluate the role these processes play in psychological disorders
Learning outcomes
On completion of this module, students should be able to:
1. Evaluate evidence concerning basic associative learning processes
2. Evaluate the role of associative learning in psychological disorders
Skills outcomes
1. Students will have the opportunity to develop skills in the selection, evaluation and application of published research relating to the role of associative learning in the aetiology, maintenance and treatment of psychological disorders. Students will develop their evaluation skills through the seminar sessions which will require the preparation, presentation and discussion of relevant research.
2. Students will develop a critical understanding of the contribution of various research methods and approaches to the understanding of learning Students will have the opportunity to develop communication skills by way of engaging in written and oral argumentation.
Syllabus
There will be 10 x 1 hour lectures and 5 x 1hr seminars
1. General principles of associative learning
2. Evidence for role of learning in Anticipatory Nausea and vomiting
3. Changes in associative learning in psychosis
4. Phobias
5. Depression
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Drop-in Session | 1 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Lecture | 10 | 1.00 | 10.00 |
| Seminar | 5 | 1.00 | 5.00 |
| Private study hours | 134.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 16.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 150.00 | ||
Private study
Students will be expected to do 5 hours reading per lecture, and 5 hours of reading per seminar.They will be expected to spend 25 hours revising for the exam, and 34 hours on completing a coursework essay.
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Student progress will be monitored through their participation in seminars in weeks 7-11, which will ensure engagement and completion of formative in class quizzes. .Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Essay | 2,000 words | 80.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 80.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Exams
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
| Online Time-Limited assessment | 1 hr 00 mins | 20.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 20.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 16/05/2024
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