Psychological Perspectives in Health and Social Care
BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social CareUnit 8: Psychological Perspectives in Health and Social CareHand out date: 12/9/2013Unit informationThis unit highlights the different psychological perspectives and encourages you to apply these approaches to the study of health and social care. The value of psychological studies to the understanding of health and social care will also be examined.You will consider the meaning of the term ‘theories’ in the context of psychology, and will begin to appreciate the diversity of psychological theories as you progress through the unit.On completion of this unit you will have considered the psychological approach to studying health and social care. The unit encourages reflection, and will be valuable top particularly if you are intending to work with people in a caring capacity.Learning OutcomesOn completion of this unit you should:1, Understand psychological perspectives2, Understand psychological approaches to health and social care
Task 1: Booklet To be handed in: 23/10/2013(PTLS IE3; IE4;CT2;CT4;SM3)P1 Explain the principle psychological perspectives M1 assess different psychological approaches to studyLEARNING OUTCOME 1Scenario,You are a psychology student who would like to have a career as an educational psychologist. You must create an information booklet that contains the following information,For P1 you must, use psychological terminology to explain each of the following psychological perspectives:BehaviouristSocial LearningPsychodynamicHumanisticCognitive/information processingBiologicalIn order to achieve M1 you must assess each of the perspectivesYou will need to refer to the terms introduced in class. For example, refer to reinforcement, conditioning, culture, self fulfilling prophecy, role theory, actualisation etc Descriptions do not need to be lengthy – approximately 150 words for each perspective would be a good guide. Provide examples from your own personal or placement experience to show full understanding.Task 2: Spider diagramsTo be handed: 22/11/2013(PTLS CT4 IE3; CT2;CT4; SM3;)P2 Explain different psychological approaches to health practice