OTHM
Level 4
QN: 610/2307/3
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OTHM Level 4 Diploma in Psychology
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by OTHM. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 600 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 4
Awarding Body
OTHM
Syllabus Units
6 Units
Guided Hours
600 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Biopsychology
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the structure and function of the nervous system and the system’s location in the brain.
- Understand the function of neurons and the process of synaptic transmission.
- Understand ways of studying the brain.4.
- Understand the processes of defending (fight) or running away to safety (flight).
2
Introduction to Social and Developmental Psychology
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the key methodological issues and theorising in social psychology.
- Understand the main theoretical views in cognition and development.
- Understand theories of gender development.4.
- Understand adolescence as being a time of physiological and behavioural changes.
3
Processes of Human Memory
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the multi- store model of memory, sensory register and short- and long-term memory.
- Understand the working memory model.3.
- Understand types of long-term memory.4.
- Understand explanations for forgetting.
4
Research Methods and Investigating Psychology
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the experimental methods applied in psychology.
- Understand research methods.
- Understand types of data analysis and evaluation.
- Be able to carry out research design and review.
5
The Development of Attachments
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand learning theory of attachment.
- Understand caregiver-infant interactions, reciprocity and interactional synchrony.3.
- Understand the development of attachment in human and animal studies.
- Understand individual and cultural variations in attachment.
6
The Scope of Psychology
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the scope of psychology.2.
- Understand the theoretical approaches to psychology.3.
- Understand psychology as a science.
- Understand ethical issues in psychology.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 610/2307/3
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- OTHM
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Mar 2023
- Operational End
- Dec 2033