Hello to all the students who are about to embark on the Phsychology degree in October! I am a 25 year old girl, living and working in London and have just embarked on my next goal in life - getting a good degree. I'm looking to start a group on here, which we can hopefully use to discuss the work we are set, help each other, perhaps create study groups.
I imagine we come in all forms, styles and ages, but we all have one big thing in common and that is that we want to do well on this course. I hope to hear from a lot of you and hopefully build mutually beneficial relationships, not to mention friendships.
So, I hope you will join my group and hopefully hear from you all soon!
Emma
Psychology in the pub: the role of sleep in memory and language learning
The next meeting of Psychology in the Pub is on Thursday 11 October 2012 at 7.30pm at The Showroom café/bar opposite Sheffield Train Station.
Dr Anna Weighall will be talking about The Bedtime Story Effect: The Role of Sleep in Memory and Language Learning...
For hundreds of years scientists have questioned the function of sleep. Evidence is now converging on the conclusion that sleep has an active role to play in memory consolidation, although this view is controversial. Anna will talk about the way in which sleep may affect our ability to lay down new information and to learn. She will talk specifically about the role of sleep in learning new vocabulary with reference to a series of experiments which investigated word learning in adults and young children. Findings suggest that memory for newly learned words improves after sleep in both adults and children. This finding has important implications for our conceptualisation of vocabulary development and for teaching and learning strategies. This talk will provide you with the perfect excuse for sending your children to bed early and perhaps even for a nap yourself!
Dr Anna Weighall is a principal lecturer in Psychology at Sheffield Hallam University where she lectures in a wide range of topics spanning cognitive and developmental psychology. Her research interests are primarily concerned with language comprehension, learning and development. Her current research is funded by the Leverhulme Trust in collaboration with Professor Gareth Gaskell and Dr Lisa Henderson at the University of York.
The next meeting of Psychology in the Pub is on Thursday 11 October 2012 at 7.30pm at The Showroom café/bar opposite Sheffield Train Station. Dr Anna Weighall will be talking about The Bedtime Story Effect: The Role of Sleep in Memory and Language Learning... For hundreds of years scientists have questioned the function of sleep. Evidence is now converging on the ...
Weird Science: An Introduction to Anomalistic Psychology
The latest Psychology in the Pub event will take place at 7.30pm on 16 August 2012 at The Showroom in Sheffield, entitled Weird Science: An Introduction to Anomalistic Psychology and presented by Professor Chris French, Head of the Anomalistic Psychology Research Unit in the Psychology Department at Goldsmiths College, University of London.
Ever since records began, in every known society, a substantial proportion of the population has reported unusual experiences many of which we would today label as “paranormal”. Opinion polls show that the majority of the general public accepts that paranormal phenomena do occur.
Such widespread experience of and belief in the paranormal can only mean one of two things. Either the paranormal is real, in which case this should be accepted by the wider scientific community which currently rejects such claims; or else belief in and experience of ostensibly paranormal phenomena can be fully explained in terms of psychological factors.
This presentation will provide an introduction to the sub-discipline of anomalistic psychology, which may be defined as the study of extraordinary phenomena of behaviour and experience, in an attempt to provide non-paranormal explanations in terms of known psychological and physical factors. This approach will be illustrated with examples relating to a range of ostensibly paranormal phenomena.
Professor Chris French is the Head of the Anomalistic Psychology Research Unit in the Psychology Department at Goldsmiths College, University of London. He is a Fellow of the British Psychological Society and of the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry, as well as being a Distinguished Supporter of the British Humanist Association and a member of the Scientific Advisory Board of the British False Memory Society. He has published over 100 articles and chapters covering a wide range of topics within psychology. His main current area of research is the psychology of paranormal beliefs and anomalous experiences. He frequently appears on radio and television casting a sceptical eye over paranormal claims. He writes for The Skeptic and for the Guardian’s online science pages. Follow him on Twitter: @chriscfrench
For more information see the Psychology in the Pub website.
The latest Psychology in the Pub event will take place at 7.30pm on 16 August 2012 at The Showroom in Sheffield, entitled Weird Science: An Introduction to Anomalistic Psychology and presented by Professor Chris French, Head of the Anomalistic Psychology Research Unit in the Psychology Department at Goldsmiths College, University of London. Ever since records began, in every known society, ...
I'm a psychology student!
Here’s four words I’ve always wanted to be able to say – “I’m a psychology student”.
Something about psychology always fascinated me when I was younger. Similar, I suppose, to the way that philosophy did. Much as I enjoy science and empirical proof, I love those subjects where interpretation is subjective and so changeable. I loved studying philosophy, hard as it was, for the fact that I could read something by Descartes and legitimately question his work (and/or sanity) without being ‘wrong’ and I think psychology is going to go a similar kind of route.
It’s early days in my DSE141 module of course, but so far it’s gone into depth about the psychological determinants which may cause someone to do harm to another – is it their inherent personality traits and/or characteristics or is it more to do with just following orders or imitating others (it discusses Nazi leaders and authoritarianism at length).
I’m loving it. Absolutely loving it. It’s the yang to my social policy yin and in fact I’m already so incredibly excited about getting to study DD307, as I started it once before and had to drop out, so I know how brilliant it is. Social psychology is a definite area of strong interest for me and it was part of the reason I chose to do this second degree in Criminology and Psychological Studies.
One of the ever endearing features of the OU for me was that I was able to study whatever I wanted and come out with a qualification – no set pathway, no modules I didn’t want to do or thought looked boring, I just cherry picked modules one at a time until I finished the degree. Well, despite not being able to do that now and actually having a set path to follow I must admit – it ain’t all that bad on this side!
'Five out of the six modules for this degree are set in stone and the remaining free choice is a no-brainer for me as it gets me another qualification in addition to this one but I don’t feel like I’m trapped in the qualification at all'
Five out of the six modules for this degree are set in stone and the remaining free choice is a no-brainer for me as it gets me another qualification in addition to this one but I don’t feel like I’m trapped in the qualification at all. Every one of the modules sounds interesting and worth studying and they’re exactly the kind of topics I’d have chosen myself anyway so this, for me, is like a dream degree! My only problem at the minute is which order to do them in to a) have them not overlap too horrendously with my MA, but b) get the degree finished as quickly as I can.
I’d rather not have anything overlap my MA at all but to qualify for the transitional arrangements I have no choice. It’s doable though, the worst time will be from next June through to October when I have to write my dissertation, however, it works out quite nicely that whichever module I study next will finish in June 2013 anyway and the next one won’t start until the October. Works out brilliantly doesn’t it.
Surely I can’t be the only student concerned with overlaps though? Am I the only person studying for more than one qualification at a time? Please, someone, tell me I’m not the only module masochist at the OU?
Here’s four words I’ve always wanted to be able to say – “I’m a psychology student”. Something about psychology always fascinated me when I was younger. Similar, I suppose, to the way that philosophy did. Much as I enjoy science and empirical proof, I love those subjects where interpretation is subjective and so changeable. I loved studying philosophy, ...
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OU Psychology Society conference on ‘Society and Psychological Well-being'
The Open University Psychology Society is organising a conference on ‘Society and Psychological Well-being’ to be held from 6-8 July 2012 at the University of Warwick.
It will bring together experts in psychology, economics, government policy and education, amongst other areas.
See here for more information.
The Open University Psychology Society is organising a conference on ‘Society and Psychological Well-being’ to be held from 6-8 July 2012 at the University of Warwick. It will bring together experts in psychology, economics, government policy and education, amongst other areas. See here for more information. 0
returning to study ! eeek ! new to open learning online !
hi , I am due to start in october with my first module towards studying BA in psychology !! iv picked my first two modules as this seems to be all im allowed in first year of study due to receiving help with fee's !! anyone else only doing 60 credits in first year ? iv chosen to do the health and the mini introductory psychology rather than the full psych and social unit as i hope to specialize in health related psychology ... any thoughts on either subject welcom.
AND would love to meet any scottish students as worried where the tutor has meets/classes throughout courses.
Yours Sharon
hi , I am due to start in october with my first module towards studying BA in psychology !! iv picked my first two modules as this seems to be all im allowed in first year of study due to receiving help with fee's !! anyone else only doing 60 credits in first year ? iv chosen to do the health and the mini introductory psychology rather than the full psych and social unit as i hope to ...
Psychology in the pub: racism in mental health
Psychology in the Pub in Sheffield returns on Thursday 21 June with Dr Gail Coleman on racicm in the mental health.
Does racism continue to play a role in our mental health system today and what is the impact of racism on the individual? Clinical
Psychologist Gail Coleman will explore these questions in a presentation looking at the historical roots and reality of racism in psychology and in British society today.
Dr Coleman will consider the way BME people have been pathologised by psychiatric/psychological professions. She will also reflect upon the impact on children, given that nearly 88,000 racist incidents were recorded in Britain's schools between 2007 and 2011. In conclusion, Dr Coleman will discuss what can we do to promote change in the NHS, in our education systems,in our families and in our communities today.
Psychology in the Pub in Sheffield returns on Thursday 21 June with Dr Gail Coleman on racicm in the mental health. Does racism continue to play a role in our mental health system today and what is the impact of racism on the individual? Clinical Psychologist Gail Coleman will explore these questions in a presentation looking at the historical roots and reality of racism in psychology and ...