Professor Phil Reed

• Untitled (current)

  PhD

  Other supervisor: Dr Gabriela Jiga-Boy

• Rejection Sensitivity and ADHD in Females (current)

  PhD

  Other supervisor: Dr Vicky Lovett

• Camouflaging in Autism Spectrum Disorders: The Impact on Mental Wellbeing and the Influence of Gender and Social Task (current)

  PhD

  Other supervisor: Dr Vicky Lovett

• Cognitive Load's influence on the structure and rate of early learning and attention: A Cognitive Load Theory explanation for the onset and severity of Autistic Spectrum Disorder. (current)

  PhD

  Other supervisor: Dr Jodie Davies-Thompson

• Mental Health and Quality of Life within Students exhibiting Autistic Traits (current)

  PhD

  Other supervisor: Dr Vicky Lovett

• Duration Judgement Deficits and Schizophrenic Liability: What Drives Them and Can They Be Manipulated? (awarded 2023)

  PhD

  Other supervisor: Dr Irene Reppa

• Exploring the cultural perceptions of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) (current)

  PhD

  Other supervisor: Dr Irene Reppa

• Self-esteem and social media dependency: A comparative analysis of Welsh and English medium pupils’ perceptions. (awarded 2023)

  PhD

  Other supervisor: Dr Irene Reppa

• ‘Evidence for measurement of overlap between Autism Spectrum Disorder and Attachment Disorder (awarded 2022)

  PhD

  Other supervisor: Prof Paul Bennett

• PS-M10 Dissertation (MSc Research Methods)

  This module involves practical application of the skills acquired in Part I of the MSc Research Methods, and is a culmination of the teaching given in Part I of the programme. Students must identify a research supervisor from within the Department and agree an independent research project proposal to be conducted from TB2 onwards. Students will be required to design, execute, analyse and report a research project of their own choosing drawing on their own interests, under the supervision of an appropriate member of staff.

• PS-M14 Philosophy of Psychology

  This module gives an overview both of the assumptions underlying Psychology, and of the major questions addressed by psychologists. Areas from the Philosophy of Science, such as positivism, reductionism, falsificationism, and the sociology of knowledge will be addressed. The course focuses on recent debates concerning the Philosophy of Mind, the relationship between behaviourism, neuroscience and Psychology, and on methodological issues such as the nature of scientific method and its alternatives.

• PS-M16 Statistical Methods

  This module provides coverage of statistical analysis via a practical/conceptual rather than a theoretical approach. Instruction is given in the use of computer statistical package. The objective of this approach is to ensure competency in the understanding of measurement theory, and the performance of nonparametric statistics for hypothesis testing. The course will lead to the ability to perform analysis of variance, and advanced multivariate statistical analysis through a computer package, and enable interpretation of such statistics.

• PS-M57 Applied Behaviour Analysis

  This module outlines the major principles and applications of behavioural psychology. It covers the basic concepts underlying the approach to psychology, and covers contemporary developments in the field, and their applications in a clinical and educational context. In also covers the principles of functional assessment and analysis. Many of the applied examples given regarding behavioural intervention are concerned with Autism Spectrum Disorders, and other developmental disorders, but other examples drawn from adult fields are also given. The core components of empirically-validated interventions are emphasised.

• PS-M90 Research and Statistical Methods

  This module provides a comprehensive overview of the statistical methods and research designs used in applied psychology. The module examines the parameters of ethical research practice and introduces students to the key concepts and a limited number of qualitative methods commonly used in applied psychology.

• PS-M94 Data Analysis

  This module provides a comprehensive overview of key qualitative and quantitative methods used in basic and applied research. The module examines the philosophy of scientific research, introduces students to central concepts of statistical significance, power, and saturation. It examines both nonparametric and parametric approaches to statistically analyse data, as well as providing techniques that can be used to analyse qualitative methods commonly used in psychology.

• PSY319 Independent Research Project

  Students conduct an independent research project under the supervision of a member of staff. The research topic is decided in conjunction with supervisors and Research topics. Students must design, conduct, analyse and write up a piece of research in order to achieve Graduate Basis for Chartership with the British Psychological Society (BPS). They must also complete an Ethical Considerations Form, showing that they have considered and resolved ethical issues relating to their project, and that they have implemented appropriate best practices for improving the reproducibility of their research.

• PSY319W Prosiect Ymchwil Annibynnol

  Mae myfyrwyr yn cynnal prosiect ymchwil annibynnol dan oruchwyliaeth aelod o staff. Penderfynir ar bwnc yr ymchwil ar y cyd â goruchwylwyr a phynciau Ymchwil. Rhaid i fyfyrwyr ddylunio, cynnal, dadansoddi ac ysgrifennu darn o ymchwil er mwyn cyflawni Sail Graddedig ar gyfer Siarter gyda Chymdeithas Seicolegol Prydain (BPS). Rhaid iddynt hefyd lenwi Ffurflen Ystyriaethau Moesegol, gan ddangos eu bod wedi ystyried a datrys materion moesegol sy'n ymwneud â'u prosiect, a'u bod wedi gweithredu arferion gorau priodol ar gyfer gwella atgynyrchioldeb eu hymchwil.

• PSY325 Independent Research Project - Joint Honours

  Students conduct an independent research project under the supervision of a member of staff. The research topic is decided in conjunction with supervisors and research topics. Students must design, conduct, analyse and write up a piece of research in order to achieve Graduate Basis for Chartership with the British Psychological Society (BPS). They must also complete an ethical considerations form, showing that they have considered and resolved ethical issues relating to their project, and that they have implemented appropriate best practices for improving the reproducibility of their research.

• PSY325W Prosiect Ymchwil Annibynnol - Anrhydeddau ar y Cyd

  Mae myfyrwyr yn cynnal prosiect ymchwil annibynnol dan oruchwyliaeth aelod o staff. Penderfynir ar bwnc yr ymchwil ar y cyd â goruchwylwyr a phynciau ymchwil. Rhaid i fyfyrwyr ddylunio, cynnal, dadansoddi ac ysgrifennu darn o ymchwil er mwyn cyflawni Sail Graddedig ar gyfer Siarter gyda Chymdeithas Seicolegol Prydain (BPS). Rhaid iddynt hefyd lenwi ffurflen ystyriaethau moesegol, gan ddangos eu bod wedi ystyried a datrys materion moesegol sy'n ymwneud â'u prosiect, a'u bod wedi gweithredu arferion gorau priodol ar gyfer gwella atgynyrchioldeb eu hymchwil.

Phil is on the National Institute for Clinical Excellence Women’s Pelvic Health Guideline Committee, and has held appointments for the Departments for Health and Education.  Phil’s research includes evaluation of interventions, services, and products in relation to psychological and behavioural factors impacting effectiveness. Phil and his team have presented their work in Women’s Health at the National Assembly for Wales, and were awarded the ‘Medal of the President of the Republic’ of Italy in 2016 for scientific contribution to society.