Psychology Now: Contemporary Approaches to Understanding Behaviour (C8846)
15 credits, Level 4
Spring teaching
This module introduces you to a wide range of research themes in contemporary psychology. Internationally recognised researchers will teach you about this dynamically changing discipline, covering topics such as:
- the psychology of gender differences
- the effects of drugs on our thinking and behaviour
- the mechanisms involved in hypnosis
- the role of psychology in environmental issues.
You’ll evaluate diverse approaches to understanding human behaviour, from comparative perspectives that help us revisit assumptions about the human-animal divide, through to social psychological explanations of why we interact with other people in the ways that we do.
This module is only available to Psychology students.
We regularly review our modules to incorporate student feedback, staff expertise, as well as the latest research and teaching methodology. We’re planning to run these modules in the academic year 2026/27. However, there may be changes to these modules in response to feedback, staff availability, student demand or updates to our curriculum.
We’ll make sure to let you know of any material changes to modules at the earliest opportunity.
Courses
This module is offered on the following courses: