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...research. This OpenLearn course is an adapted extract from the Open University course D810 Critically exploring psychology 1 and D811 Critically Exploring Psychology 2...This free course introduces you to critical thinking as a tool for psychology. As you work your way through the course you will learn what critical thinking is, and why it is important to use in the study...

...research group for the study and education of death, dying, loss and grief...[Open Thanatology logo] The word thanatology is derived from the Greek word ‘thanatos’ which means death. Broadly speaking, thanatology is the study of death and the events around it from different perspectives. This includes studies about the physical, ethical, medical, spiritual,...

...research proposal, approaching prospective supervisors and preparing for an interview....Session 1: Why do you want to do a PhD in psychology?: Introduction - If you have chosen to do this OpenLearn course, you are probably considering studying for a PhD in psychology, in the near future or at some later point. Here are some possible reasons. You enjoyed your previous...

...research can help to reveal the work of emotions...[Volleyball on a beach in Dakar] Sport on a beach in Dakar Due to the deep emotions which may be evoked among both participants and researchers, topics such as death and bereavement can raise particular challenges for qualitative and cross-cultural researchers. Indeed, I and my colleagues have reflected during our project...