This module was awarded 'Most popular TrOn module 2023/2024' at the 2024 eLearning Awards.
This module looks at behaviourism and the seminal psychological studies carried out at the turn of the 20th century. These early studies, many of which would not have been permitted today, allowed psychologists and psychiatrists to start to theorise about how and why we learn new behaviours and acquire knowledge.
We will also consider the cognitive approach and how understanding human behaviour is perhaps more complex than some of the early theories developed from animal models. Over time, such findings and theories have contributed to the development of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), which is recommended as a first-line treatment for many of the mood disorders that we see today in our everyday work.
Availability
This module is free to access for anyone registered with the College as a resident doctor, member, affiliate, Student Associate or Foundation Doctor Associate – just log in with your College details (not OpenAthens) to access the modules. For non-members it is available as part of a TrOn subscription.
