HSC CM6: Psychological perspectives in health and social care

1. Understand psychology within health and social care.

• 1.1. Describe the role of psychology within health and social care
• 1.2. Describe types of psychologists and the roles of each within health and social care settings

2. Understand the nature versus nurture debate.

• 2.1. Describe the concepts of nature and nurture in relation to human development and behaviour
• 2.2. Explain the nature versus nurture debate

3. Understand psychological theories relating to health and social care.

• 3.1. Describe psychological theories
• 3.2. Explain the impact of psychological theory on health and social care practice
• 3.3. Compare and contrast approaches to health and social care practice based on psychological theory

4. Understand psychological approaches in relation to a mental health condition.

• 4.1. Discuss psychological approaches in the management of an identified mental health condition
• 4.2. Analyse a psychological approach in relation to an identified mental health condition