Week 1: Applied psychology

• Applications of Psychology module aims to enhance knowledge of the application of psychological theory to the real world, explore various professional pathways in psychology practice, examines the role of evidence-based practice in a range of applied contexts, and enhance understanding of the role of British Psychological Society (BPS) and Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) for professional development and practice.
• There is a variety of scientific methods found across professions
• Research skills allow the applied psychologist to: make objective assessment of the problem, inform and develop interventions, assess and evaluate the effectiveness of an intervention.
• Approaching appropriate sample pertinent to study aims
• Research skills and psychological research evidence: Researcher (evidence creator): design, conduct, analyse and report research.
• Evidence-based decision makers: Integrate research outcomes in evidence-based decision making and practice
• Scientific method: applying the empirical method of observation of phenomena, formulation of research question, collecting data, testing and development of theory
• Researcher (evidence creator): design, conduct, analyse and report research
• Research methods are shaped by the topic of research inquiry
• Systematic reviewers (evidence synthesiser): locate, appraise and synthesise research for evidence users
• Applied psychology is the professional application of psychological knowledge to the solutions of problems associated with human behaviour.
• Research is an integral element of applied psychology practice, with psychological research seeking evaluation of existing knowledge, theory and practice and development of new knowledge, theory and practice.
• Evidence-based practice in applied psychology is proven through research evidence using scientific methods.