Psychology of Appetite and Eating (VS1) (U03044)

? Credit Points : 10 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : PPL-4-PAEV1-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

? This course is only available to part year visiting students.

? This course is a variant of the following course : U00462

? Pre-requisites : Degree major in Psychology and passes in psychology courses at least to the equivalent of junior honours level in Edinburgh. Prior agreement with the 4th Year Honours Course Organiser: Dr. Martha Whiteman (Ext. 50 3317).

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.