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PS32034: Psychology of pain

[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 1
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 ) AND ( take PS22009 OR take PS20107 )
Learning Outcomes: By the end of the unit you will be able to:
Critically evaluate theoretical models of pain.
Critically evaluate the physiological approach to pain.
Critically evaluate the way in which psychological factors can affect the experience and perception of pain.
Critically evaluate the role that psychological interventions can have in pain management programmes.


Synopsis: "Develop an understanding of the role that psychological factors play in pain and pain-related behaviours. Develop a critical understanding of the biopsychosocial approach to pain and pain management."

Content: The unit will cover the following topics: The definition of pain. Provide an overview of biological and psychosocial approaches. Consider the variability that occurs in the experience of pain, and the factors that impact on how pain is perceived and responded to. Consider some of the different treatment approaches available to manage pain.

Course availability:

PS32034 is Optional on the following courses:

Department of Psychology

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