Psychological Connections and Wellbeing Assessment Brief 2026 | ATU

Psychological Connections and Wellbeing Assessment Brief 

Essay 2000 Words –

Title – “My reflections on Psychological connections for wellbeing addressing LO2,3,4”

Essay needs –

• APA referencing style
• Introduction
• Main body
• Conclusion
• References
• One idea per paragraph
• Critical analysis not descriptive
• Use signposting to improve flow
• Connect sections
• Succinct writing style
• Put in page numbers

Module Description

Utilising an evidence based approach, this module addresses some of the most interesting and current Psychological concepts in the 21st century to date.

The module builds on previous Psychology modules in this programme.

In this module we focus on the ways in which our connectedness to others shapes the people we are.

 It addresses how we relate to objects both living and inanimate and consequently their effect on us.

3 Hours learning in class per week & 3 hours independent learning.

Learning Outcomes

 1. Examine the contribution of the Positive Psychology movement to our understanding of wellbeing.

 2. Evaluate research on the benefits on connectedness.  

 3. Appraise our relationships to animals.

 4. Investigate some of the ways in which technology changes the way we connect, learn and live.

Module content relating to Learning outcome 1

Examine the contribution of the Positive Psychology movement to our understanding of wellbeing.

• Positive Psychology.
• Adaptive functioning.
• Positive coping techniques.
• Wellbeing & resilience.
• Health & happiness.

Module content relating to Learning outcome 2

Evaluate research on the benefits on connectedness.  

• Humans as social animals.
• The need to connect to others.
• The ways these connections impact on us.
• Social relationships.
• Social referencing.
• The construction of ‘self’.
• Looking outwards.
• The need to belong.

Module content relating to Learning outcome 3

Appraise our relationships to animals.

• Human interactions with animals.
• Pets and mental health.
• Animal studies in Psychology.

Module content relating to Learning outcome 4

Investigate some of the ways in which technology changes the way we connect, learn and live.

• Our relationship with technology.
• Social connections on screen.
• Technology and the brain.
• Technology for enhanced living.
• Technical pets.

Teaching and Learning Strategies & Housekeeping.

 Classroom based classes

 Timetable (Tuesday pm)

 Attendance

 Participation & contributing in class

 Bring in your laptop, tablet or phone for active research in class

 Cameras, social media and confidentiality

 Managing your learning in this module

 Emails (professional & respectful)

 Boundaries

 Troubleshooting: experiencing difficulty?

Assessment for module

• – Pitch 30%. Topics given out at a later date. Due TBA, Addresses LO 1
• – Essay 70%. Topics given out at a later date. Hard copy in class and upload to Moodle on the day. Addresses        LO’s 2,3,4.

Guidelines will be given in class at a later date.

Comfort Break

 Break for 15 minutes for your health and wellbeing

Exercise re individual work on the 3 areas for 15 minutes:

• What technology do you use and what do you use it for?
• What is your personal view on human relationship to animals?
• What do you do to look after your health & wellbeing?