Psychological Connections and Wellbeing Psychological Connections And Wellbeing Assessment Brief Essay 2000 Words – Title – “My reflections on Psychological connections for wellbeing addressing LO2,3,4”
Psychological Connections and Wellbeing Psychological Connections And Wellbeing Assessment Brief Essay 2000 Words –
Title – “My reflections on Psychological connections for wellbeing addressing LO2,3,4”
Essay needs –
APA referencing style Introduction Main body Conclusion References One idea per paragraph Critical analysis not descriptive Use signposting to improve flow Connect sections Succinct writing style Put in page numbers Module Description Utilising an evidence based approach, this module addresses some of the most interesting and current Psychological concepts in the 21st century to date.
The module builds on previous Psychology modules in this programme.
In this module we focus on the ways in which our connectedness to others shapes the people we are.
It addresses how we relate to objects both living and inanimate and consequently their effect on us.
3 Hours learning in class per week & 3 hours independent learning.
Learning Outcomes 1. Examine the contribution of the Positive Psychology movement to our understanding of wellbeing.
2. Evaluate research on the benefits on connectedness.
3. Appraise our relationships to animals.
4. Investigate some of the ways in which technology changes the way we connect, learn and live.
Module Content Relating To Learning Outcome 1 Examine the contribution of the Positive Psychology movement to our understanding of wellbeing.
Positive Psychology. Adaptive functioning. Positive coping techniques. Wellbeing & resilience. Health & happiness. Module Content Relating To Learning Outcome 2 Evaluate research on the benefits on connectedness.
Humans as social animals. The need to connect to others. The ways these connections impact on us. Social relationships. Social referencing. The construction of ‘self’. Looking outwards. The need to belong. Module Content Relating To Learning Outcome 3 Appraise our relationships to animals.
Human interactions with animals. Pets and mental health. Animal studies in Psychology. Module Content Relating To Learning Outcome 4 Investigate some of the ways in which technology changes the way we connect, learn and live.
Our relationship with technology. Social connections on screen. Technology and the brain. Technology for enhanced living. Technical pets. Teaching And Learning Strategies & Housekeeping. Classroom based classes
Timetable (Tuesday pm)
Attendance
Participation & contributing in class
Bring in your laptop, tablet or phone for active research in class
Cameras, social media and confidentiality
Managing your learning in this module
Emails (professional & respectful)
Boundaries
Troubleshooting: experiencing difficulty?
Assessment For Module – Pitch 30%. Topics given out at a later date. Due TBA, Addresses LO 1 – Essay 70%. Topics given out at a later date. Hard copy in class and upload to Moodle on the day. Addresses LO’s 2,3,4. Guidelines will be given in class at a later date.
Comfort Break
Break for 15 minutes for your health and wellbeing
Exercise re individual work on the 3 areas for 15 minutes:
What technology do you use and what do you use it for? What is your personal view on human relationship to animals? What do you do to look after your health & wellbeing?
