BSc Healthcare Science (Audiology)

This module will provide a general introduction to research and theory in major areas of cognitive psychology. The influence of lifespan changes on physical, social and cognitive development will be evaluated. Where appropriate, applications of cognitive psychology in "real world" audiology settings will be demonstrated.  

• Provide a basic understanding of the central theoretical models and concepts in core areas of cognitive psychology relevant to the psychological consequences of hearing disease and hearing disorders.  
• To raise awareness of common changes in physical, cognitive, and social processes across the lifespan.  
• To demonstrate the relevance of psychology and lifespan development to audiology.  

• Motivation and Emotion.  
• Stress.  
• Social psychology.  
• Memory.  
• Language.
• Learning and Conditioning.  
• Abnormal cognitive psychology.
• Lifespan: conception to childhood.  
• Lifespan: adolescence.  
• Lifespan: adulthood.  

Lectures, class discussions, directed reading, web examples, formative MCQ quizzes.  

• Demonstrate a basic understanding of the range of research areas covered by cognitive psychology, as well as experimental methods employed by cognitive psychologists.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the central theoretical models and concepts in core areas of cognitive psychology.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the application of psychological theory and research evidence to clinical practice. 
• Demonstrate an understanding of how the integration of different research methodologies applied to both healthy and patient populations informs our understanding of auditory cognition.
• Know the key developmental changes that commonly occur from infancy to old age.

• Critical thinking and analysis.  
• Enhancement of evaluative and interpretive skills.  
• Develop the ability to think critically and question received information.  
• Develop communication skills.  

• Use of the library and electronic sources to support learning.  
• Enhancement of writing skills.  

• Effective communication skills.  
• Academic reading.  

Practice MCQs (formative), discussions on an individual and group basis - (formative)

Summative essay on the psychological consequences of hearing loss (1000 words) - 80%

10 online MCQ assessments (weekly) - 20%

Feedback during teaching sessions (group discussion and formative MCQs).  

Opportunities for general feedback on essay assignment (one-on-one meetings and/or via email).  

Feedback on summative essay provided via Canvas. 

• Eysenck, M. W., & Keane, M. T. (2013). Cognitive Psychology - a student's handbook. 6th edition. Hove: Psychology Press.  
• Hayes, N. (2000). Foundations of Psychology. 3rd edition. London: Thompson learning. Hewstone, M., Fincham, F.D., & Foster, J. (2005). Psychology. Oxford: The British  
  Psychological Society and Blackwell Publishing Ltd.  
• Boyd, D, Bee, H. (2013). Lifespan Development. Essex: Pearson.  
• Freiberg, K. (1992). Human Development. A life-span approach. 4th edition. Boston: Jones and Bartlett Publishers.  
• Sheridan MD. (1997). From birth to five years: children's' developmental progress. London: Routledge.  

More specific references will be provided in lectures.