diff --git a/BSc(Hons) Psychology/PSYC10460 Applying Psychology to Wicked Problems/PSYC10460 Week 1 Lecture 1.md b/BSc(Hons) Psychology/PSYC10460 Applying Psychology to Wicked Problems/PSYC10460 Week 1 Lecture 1.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..3283669 --- /dev/null +++ b/BSc(Hons) Psychology/PSYC10460 Applying Psychology to Wicked Problems/PSYC10460 Week 1 Lecture 1.md @@ -0,0 +1,71 @@ +--- +Course: PSYC10460 Applying Psychology to Wicked Problems +--- + +## Welcome to the unit + +- course expand and format + +### Definition of “Wicked Problem” + +A wicked problem is a complex, ill-defined challenge with no single correct solution. +Rittle & Webber (1973) +- No clear definition or end point +- Solutions are better or worse, not right or wrong +- Attempts to have lasting, unpredicable consequences +- Each problem is unique and interconnected with others +- Framing depends on values and perspectives. + +### Why Psychology? + +- Understanding human behaviour +- Expertise in complexity +- Skills in collaboration +- Focus on change +- Evidence-based approaches + +### Problems focused & Course Design + +1. building community (s1w1-5) +2. Artificial Intelligence (s1w7-11) +3. Climate Change (s2w1-5) +4. Resilience (s2w7-11) + +## Assessment + +- Essay + - Block 2 750-word essay 40% course unit + - Block 4 1250-word Reflective essay 60% of course unit +- Skills badges (Participation) +- Student Experiment Participation Scheme + +## Block 1: Building Community + +![Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs](assets/Pasted%20image%2020250929153715.png) + +Human also have a **fundamental** need to belong. + +Evolutionary reason. + +### Loneliness and being alone + +The quality of the relationship. + +Social Media & Silent epidemic? + +### Is loneliness really increasing? + +Measurement? Evidence? + +- What Measurement: Systematic research started late: Loneliness not comparable. +- How we measure: **App Based measures, not cross platform** +- Population: People discuss more loneliness more than before. + +### Health + +mortality of loneliness = 15 cigarettes per +day + +### Sense of community + +Seymour Sarason definition: The perception that one is part of a larger, dependable, stable group. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/BSc(Hons) Psychology/PSYC10460 Applying Psychology to Wicked Problems/assets/Pasted image 20250929153715.png b/BSc(Hons) Psychology/PSYC10460 Applying Psychology to Wicked Problems/assets/Pasted image 20250929153715.png new file mode 100644 index 0000000..915909a Binary files /dev/null and b/BSc(Hons) Psychology/PSYC10460 Applying Psychology to Wicked Problems/assets/Pasted image 20250929153715.png differ