Important notes from the first lecture of this course, this information will be assessed sometime during first year, it describes important things psychology students should have.
_Academic Skills in Psychology_
Lesson 1: Being a Psychology student
Learning objectives:
To become familiar with the structure of the module and its assessments.
To understand what is expected from an undergraduate Psychology
student.
To reflect about the key skills needed to thrive in a Psychology degree and
in a Psychology related career.
5 Things to bear in mind across the psychology degree:
Psychology is a science, such as Biology or Geology
Being structured, precise and clear is important
Psychology is a diverse and multidisciplinary field
Which requires learning various skills and competences
Using the right terminology is important
Some topics addressed in your Psychology lectures are discussed in social
media and can cause negative reactions e.g., bullying, so make sure that you
use professional, scientific, and technical language
Psychology theories and concepts are always evolving
Hence it is important to keep a critical and reflective attitude
Psychology knowledge can be shared with different audiences
Which requires learning how to organize and present information in
different written and oral formats
Pros and cons of being a Psychology student (from the perspective of students)
Pros Cons
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