Course Description
Distance learning course of 23 units
Any one wanting to study this interesting course will end up enhancing their own experience in life and will give the student a greater understanding of yourself and others. This course will succeed in providing the student with greater knowledge of feelings, abilities and personalities. Most students also find that they gain a greater satisfaction within their job, their family and social life.
The course presumes no prior knowledge of the subject and will provide you with an amazing and interesting insight into this informative profession.
Tutor Support
With this course you will have unlimited access to your own personal tutor who specialises in their field of study. It is your personal tutor's role to ensure that you receive constructive feedback and to deal with any queries you may have. You are more than welcome to telephone, fax or email your personal tutor.
You will also have access to a dedicated and friendly team of administrators and course advisors who offer sound and professional guidance and advice when you need it. This ensures that you will never feel neglected and that you will always succeed!
Assessment Method
After each lesson there will be a question paper, which needs to be completed and submitted to your personal tutor for marking. This method of continual assessment ensures that your personal tutor can consistently monitor your progress and provide you with assistance throughout the duration of the course.
What's Included
All study materials Study Guide Full Tutor and Admin support
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Any one wanting to study this interesting course will end up enhancing their own experience in life and will give the student a greater understanding of yourself and others. This course will succeed in providing the student with greater knowledge of feelings, abilities and personalities. Most students also find that they gain a greater satisfaction within their job, their family and social life.
The course presumes no prior knowledge of the subject and will provide you with an amazing and interesting insight into this informative profession.
Tutor Support
With this course you will have unlimited access to your own personal tutor who specialises in their field of study. It is your personal tutor's role to ensure that you receive constructive feedback and to deal with any queries you may have. You are more than welcome to telephone, fax or email your personal tutor.
You will also have access to a dedicated and friendly team of administrators and course advisors who offer sound and professional guidance and advice when you need it. This ensures that you will never feel neglected and that you will always succeed!
Assessment Method
After each lesson there will be a question paper, which needs to be completed and submitted to your personal tutor for marking. This method of continual assessment ensures that your personal tutor can consistently monitor your progress and provide you with assistance throughout the duration of the course.
What's Included
Course Outline
Module 1: Introduction
Unit 1 - What is Psychology?
Unit 2 - Different Approaches to Psychology
Unit 3 - Research in Psychology
Module 2: Emotion
Unit 4 - Signs of Emotion
Unit 5 - Theories of Emotion
Unit 6 - Stress and Anxiety
Module 3: Perception
Unit 7 - Sensation and Perception
Unit 8 - Factors Affecting Perception
Module 4: Memory
Unit 9 - Why Do We Remember?
Unit 10 - Remembering and Forgetting
Unit 11 - The Reliability of Memory
Module 5: Learning
Unit 12 - Classical and Operant Conditioning
Unit 13 - Applications of Classical and Operant Conditioning
Unit 14 - Other Kinds of Learning
Module 6: The Development of Social Behaviour
Unit 15 - Parent/Child Interaction
Unit 16 - Attachment and Separation
Unit 17 - Sexual Development and Gender Identity
Module 7: Social Perception
Unit 18 - Impressions of People
Unit 19 - Prejudice and Discrimination
Unit 20 - Reducing Prejudice
Module 8: Social Influence
Unit 21 - Social Pressure on the Individual
Unit 22 - Group Norms and Conformity
Unit 23 - Conformity to Roles and Obedience
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Unit 1 - What is Psychology?
Unit 2 - Different Approaches to Psychology
Unit 3 - Research in Psychology
Module 2: Emotion
Unit 4 - Signs of Emotion
Unit 5 - Theories of Emotion
Unit 6 - Stress and Anxiety
Module 3: Perception
Unit 7 - Sensation and Perception
Unit 8 - Factors Affecting Perception
Module 4: Memory
Unit 9 - Why Do We Remember?
Unit 10 - Remembering and Forgetting
Unit 11 - The Reliability of Memory
Module 5: Learning
Unit 12 - Classical and Operant Conditioning
Unit 13 - Applications of Classical and Operant Conditioning
Unit 14 - Other Kinds of Learning
Module 6: The Development of Social Behaviour
Unit 15 - Parent/Child Interaction
Unit 16 - Attachment and Separation
Unit 17 - Sexual Development and Gender Identity
Module 7: Social Perception
Unit 18 - Impressions of People
Unit 19 - Prejudice and Discrimination
Unit 20 - Reducing Prejudice
Module 8: Social Influence
Unit 21 - Social Pressure on the Individual
Unit 22 - Group Norms and Conformity
Unit 23 - Conformity to Roles and Obedience
More Information
| Language | English |
| Course Length | 184.00 hours |
| Duration of Access | Unlike other Distance Education Colleges, we impose no time limits or pressures on you to complete your course material. Your course will not expire, and it will not become invalid until you have successfully completed it. |
| Instructor | Self Study |
| Vendor | Stonebridge (Read more about Stonebridge accreditation.) |
| Course Certification | On completion of this course you will receive two qualifications: Qualification 1: Psychology Diploma issued by Stonebridge Associated Colleges, entitling you to use the letters SAC. Dip. (Psychology) Qualification 2: ASET Level 3 Psychology Award All students will receive a certificate in the mail on successful completion of their course. |
| Prerequisites/Audience | There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds. |
| Requirements/Materials Included | This program can be accessed and completed using either PC or Macintosh computers. You'll need an Internet connection of 28Kpbs or higher, and a Web browser. There are no required textbooks. |
Price: $ 472.00 (USD)
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