Topic title: Unit 22 Psychology

Year group: 13

When taught: January to April

What are we learning?

We’re only human, but what does that mean? Our behaviour is just one aspect of being human. The human mind and body are interlinked and can impact on an individual’s health and wellbeing. What barriers do people face in everyday life? How are these barriers linked to psychology? There are many theories linked to psychological perspectives, but which ones are appropriate to the health and social care sector?

This unit introduces you to the human mind and why we behave the way we do. It will introduce you to a range of psychological perspectives and you will be able to make links between these, behaviour change and health and wellbeing. It will help you apply your understanding of human behaviour to a health and social care context, from helping individuals overcome emotional problems, understanding why individuals may ignore symptoms, to how to overcome barriers which may prevent individuals from maintaining health and wellbeing.

On successful completion of this unit, you will have a good understanding of factors that influence responses to health and the underpinning psychological theories used by health professionals to interpret and address these behaviours.