Core Learning Outcomes

Threshold Standards

Demonstrate a breadth of knowledge across Health Psychology relating to the theories employed and the methods by which questions may be addressed.

Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of key methodologies utilised in the field in the context of investigating specific health problems.

Illustrate the ability to identify, describe and assess the impact of Health Psychology and the different theoretical approaches to health and wellbeing.

Describe and demonstrate an applied understanding of the role of Health Psychology to key aspects of health and disease.

OVERVIEW

Your second assessment is a poster about a health condition that is aimed at a specialist target audience. This enables you to demonstrate and apply your knowledge to a key aspect of health and disease, evaluate research in the area, collaborate with others and communicate with different audiences.   

GENERAL CRITERIA

You are required to submit a poster about a particular health condition of your choice aimed at a specialist target audience (e.g. a GP, Clinical Nurse) to demonstrate your knowledge and understanding of a health issue. The poster will specifically demonstrate how Health Psychology theory has developed our understanding of the health condition and what it can do to help in terms of support within a multi-disciplinary team.

Content

Title

The title should be eye-catching and clearly indicate what your poster is about.

Content - Background

In this section you should give a brief overview of the health condition and state clearly what health psychology theory and research can offer in terms or understanding and/or management. You should also state the aims of the poster.

Content - Application

You should demonstrate knowledge and understanding of how Health Psychology theory can be applied to a specific health problem. You should present and evaluate key theories and methodologies and acknowledge strengths and weaknesses in relation to your chosen health issue.

Content - Conclusion

You should draw the key points within your poster together here and link back to your introduction/background. End with a concluding sentence, which is your take home message.

Creativity

Your poster should be creative and eye catching with use of diagrams, pictures and clear sections in order to communicate your message to the target audience.

Communication

Your poster should be written in grammatical English and accurately and concisely convey how Health Psychology can be applied to a specific health problem in a multi-disciplinary environment. Although you are writing for health professionals, no previous knowledge of health psychology should be assumed and jargon should be avoided.

Citations and References

Sources should be cited for all information as per APA guidelines and included in a reference list.