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PS32033: Psychology of addictive behaviours

[Page last updated: 22 April 2025]

Academic Year: 2025/26
Owning Department/School: Department of Psychology
Credits: 5 [equivalent to 10 CATS credits]
Notional Study Hours: 100
Level: Honours (FHEQ level 6)
Period:
Semester 2
Assessment Summary: CWES 100%
Assessment Detail:
  • Essay (CWES 100%)
Supplementary Assessment:
Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
Requisites: Before taking this module you must ( take PS22007 OR take PS20167 ) AND ( take PS22008 OR take PS20168 )
Learning Outcomes: By the end of this unit you will be able to:
Critically evaluate different theoretical accounts of addiction
Gain a broad understanding of different types of addictive behaviour
Critically evaluate the role of the media and policy in drug use and addictive behaviours


Synopsis: "Compare and contrast models of addiction and apply the concept of addiction across a range of different behaviours. You will explore the role of the media and policy in communicating and influencing issues relating to drug use and addictive behaviours."

Content: The unit will cover the following areas: Critically evaluate a range of theoretical accounts of addiction (e.g. the 'brain disease' models of addiction) Explaining how the concept of addiction can be applied to a number of different behaviours including drugs and behavioural addictions Outlining the role of the media and policy in communicating issues around drug use and addictive behaviours

Course availability:

PS32033 is Optional on the following courses:

Department of Psychology

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