PY2BCH (Behaviour Change) - Spring

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Module aims and purpose

This module aims to introduce the principles of behaviour change¹. Students will learn the theories and basic principles of research methods² used to inform the development, implementation, and evaluation of interventions. This module also demonstrates how to apply evidence-based frameworks to a wide range of practical problems.  

Module learning outcomes

By the end of the module, it is expected that students will be able to:

1. Describe and critically evaluate key theories and models of behaviour change³ and understand the impact of individual differences¹ in behavioural outcomes.
2. Understand the use of behaviour change interventions in different disciplines³ and applications including health, policy, digital technologies.
3. Critically assess the value of research in the development, implementation, and evaluation of behaviour change interventions².
4. Develop career-relevant competencies such as written and oral communications, and applying theories and research to problem-solving³.

Summative assessment

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Footnotes

1. Individual Differences ↩ ↩²

2. Research Methods ↩ ↩²

3. Conceptual and historical issues in psychology ↩ ↩² ↩³