PSY6085 - Cyberpsychology

Objectives:

Assessment tasks are designed to enable students to demonstrate the Learning and Employability outcomes for the relevant level of study. Level Learning Outcomes are embedded in the assessment task(s) at that level. This enables a more integrated view of overall student performance at each level.

Content:

The module will cover an introduction to cyberpsychology exploring psychological phenomena related to technology. It will investigate how digital technologies have influenced individuals and groups within wider society. Some topics may include: relationships online, computer games, addiction, cybercrime, children, young people and online behavior and personality online.

Learning and Teaching Information:

Formal scheduled learning and teaching activities
Hours: 25
Intended Group Size: 40

Guided independent study
Hours: 125

Assessment:

001 Written assignment; 2,500 words; end of semester 2 100%

Fact File

Module Coordinator - Hannah Evans
Level - 6
Credit Value - 15
Pre-Requisites - NONE
Semester(s) Offered - 6S2

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