Bachelor in Science in Midwifery Honours Degree programme

MW1601 -Psychology (5 ECTS)

Learning Outcomes

Following completion of this module the student should be able to:

• Identify and describe fundamental theories and research in psychology;
  
• Apply psychological principles and concepts to inform and develop their midwifery practice;
  
• Communicate their developing knowledge of the relationship between psychology and midwifery, both orally and in writing;
  
• Discuss the relevance of psychology to midwifery practice;
  
• Identify how the midwife and midwifery practice can positively impact on the psychological and emotional wellbeing of women and their families
  

Module Learning Aims

The aim of this module is to provide a comprehensive introduction to the field of psychology with specific
emphasis on the application to midwifery.

Recommended Reading List

• Weiten W. (2008) Psyk.Trek 3.0: A Multimedia Introduction to Psychology, 3rd edn. Wadsworth, New York.
  
• Clement S. (1998) Psychological Perspectives on Pregnancy and Childbirth. Churchill Livingstone, Edinburgh.
  
• Coon D. & Mitterer J.O. (2007) Introduction to Psychology: Gateways to Mind and Behavior, 11th edn.Wadsworth, New York.
  
• Raynor M. & England C. (2010) Psychology for Midwives: Pregnancy, Childbirth and Puerperium. Open University Press, McGraw-Hill Education, Berkshire.
  
• Walker J., Payne S., Smith P. & Jarrett N. (2007). Psychology for Nurses and the Caring Professions, 3rd edn. Open University Press, Berkshire.
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• Weitan, W. (2011) Psychology: Themes and Variations, Brief Edition, 8thedn. Wadsworth, New York.
  
• Weitan, W. (2007) Psychology: Themes and Variations, 7th edn. Thomson/Wadsworth, Belmont, CA.

* Additional readings will be given for each unit of learning.