Psychology of Appetite and Eating (U00462)

? Credit Points : 10 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : PPL-4-PAEAT-PS

The course provides an overview of contemporary research into understanding the normal control of food intake and disordered eating. It will be multidisciplinary in nature, drawing on a wider literature from other social sciences. There will be a particular emphasis on examining the developmental changes which occur throughout life and the unique challenges presented in early infancy. Biological and cultural constraints on eating will be a continuous theme and the course will draw on both the animal and the human literature. Material will be covered through lectures and critical presentations by students.

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : Normally Psychology Methodology 1 (U00651) or equivalent.

Variants

? This course has variants for part year visiting students, as follows

Psychology of Appetite and Eating (VS1) (Not being delivered)

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Psychology, (School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences, Schedule I)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 4th year

? Delivery Period : Not being delivered

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 5 weeks

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Thursday	09:00	10:50	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

- Understanding the contribution and the limits of animal studies when applied to human eating;
- understanding the relevance of the material covered to health practice especially primary care;
- understanding the importance of different methodologies and insights from anthropology and sociology to explaining food choice.