Psychology - Arnold Library - Adult Learning

About this course

What is psychology? Is it a science, an art—or something in between? If you've ever been curious about how we think, feel, and behave, this beginner-friendly course is the perfect place to start. You'll explore the origins of psychology and follow its development through fascinating schools of thought, from Freud to modern-day approaches. Whether you're thinking about further study, personal development, or just love learning about people, come and discover how psychology helps us understand ourselves and the world around us. This course will introduce you to different branches of psychology, including Psychoanalysis, Behaviourism, Cognitive Approaches, Social Psychology, Developmental Psychology and Positive Psychology. You will be introduced to the work of several key figures such as Freud, Pavlov, Skinner, Bandura, Piaget, Maslow and Rogers, as we discuss some of psychology’s most important and influential studies. No prior knowledge needed—just curiosity and an open mind! By the end of the course, you will: Define key terms including Psychology and scientific method in a psychological context. Discuss arguments for and against Psychology as a science, using examples. Describe two of Freud’s studies, including their aims and findings. Identify two key Behaviourist figures and outline their contributions. Compare the main features of Psychoanalysis and Behaviourism. Critically discuss two landmark psychological studies, considering ethical and methodological issues. Recognise how psychological knowledge can support transferable skills such as analytical thinking, communication, and evidence-based reasoning for employability.

Booking your place and fee information

Booking your place and fee information If you are in receipt of certain benefits you will be offered the course for free, however if you have a financial barrier which may prevent you from enrolling on the course, please visit our webpage for further information https www.inspireculture.org.uk skills learning funding your courses Complete our INSPIRE ONLINE ENROLMENT FORM for each person attending the course. To enrol on one of our courses, you must have been living in England and have been resident in the UK for the past 3 years. Some exceptions may apply if you are living in England with evidence of the right to remain and are from an EEU EEAU country (completion of a questionnaire will be required). As we no longer receive funding for our ESFA funded courses for learners living in the devolved areas listed below, full cost fees would apply to these courses if you live in these areas: Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Greater London Greater Manchester Liverpool City Region Newcastle Upon Tyne, North Tyneside and Northumberland Tees Valley West of England West Midlands West Yorkshire