PSYC2300
10 units
2000 level
Course handbook
Description
PSYC2300 examines psychological processes such as attention, memory, word recognition, reasoning and problem solving. Laboratory exercises are used to demonstrate these basic psychological processes.This course forms part of an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council's accredited sequence.Related courses:PSYC2400, PSYC2500, PSYC3300,PSYC3301
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Callaghan
- Semester 1 - 2024
Ourimbah
- Semester 1 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Recognise the links between experimental psychological methods and cognitive psychology principles.
2. Explain the importance of cognitive psychology to applied psychology eg. Clinical.
3. Use the scientific methodology of psychology.
4. Write formal psychology reports.
Content
- Attention
- Memory
- Language
- Reasoning
- Problem solving
Assumed knowledge
PSYC1000, PSYC1010, PSYC1020
Assessment items
Written Assignment: 2 Brief Written Reports
Written Assignment: Full Length Lab Report
In Term Test: Online Module Quizzes
Contact hours
Semester 1 - 2024 - Callaghan
Laboratory-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 10 week(s) starting in week 2
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Semester 1 - 2024 - Ourimbah
Laboratory-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 10 week(s) starting in week 2
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Course outline
- PSYC2300 - Semester 1, 2024 (Callaghan) (PDF, 245.7 KB)
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