PSYCHOLOGY FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

AIMS

The aim of this unit is to develop understanding of the psychological factors which influencehuman behaviour throughout the lifespan and how these apply to health and social care settings.

Learning Outcomes

LO1 Understand theories of lifespan development

1.1 compare different psychological theories of lifespandevelopment

1.2 explain how psychological theories and  concepts arerelated to specific life stages

LO2 Understand social and biological determinants of human behaviour displayed in health and social care contexts

2.1 explain social and biological factors that influencehuman behaviour

2.2 analyse the importance of social roles in the context ofhealth and social care settings

LO3 Understand how psychological theories are applied to health and social care practice

3.1 analyse the application of psychological theories toindividuals experiencing elevated levels of stress

3.2 analyse how psychological theories relate to behaviourdisturbance

3.3 analyse how psychological theory informsunderstanding of mental health disorders

3.4 evaluate the application of psychological principles toaffecting behaviour change in health and social caresettings

3.5 analyse how psychological theories can enhanceunderstanding of relationships in health and social care.