PSYC6050Foundations of Applied Psychology 2

Course handbook

Description

Applied psychology is concerned with predicting people’s behaviours and attitudes in a variety of life and work settings. This knowledge informs ways to improve wellbeing, effectiveness, and productivity of individuals, groups, and organisations. The course will examine the research methods used in psychology to study and measure variables that influence our attitudes and behaviours, how tests and surveys are used and interpreted, and what makes a good psychological instrument. This course will also provide instruction in research design and communication of psychological research outcomes, and will look at methods of evaluating the effectiveness of programs.  This course offers an overview of the key areas of applied Psychology for students with no prior background in the discipline.

This course is not part of an APAC accredited sequence.

Availability2024 Course Timetables

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the course students will be able to:

1. Describe psychological principles as used by researchers and organisations.

2. Apply basic psychological research methods and techniques to study human behaviour.

3. Design a research proposal using the correct structure and content for a research proposal in psychology.

4. Provide examples of the application of psychological research in the workplace.

5. Review psychological literature and effectively communicate key information using appropriate psychological reporting conventions.

Content

• The science of psychology
• Research methods in psychology
• Psychometrics

Assessment items

Proposal / Plan: Written Research Proposal

Written Assignment: Critical Review

In Term Test: Online Examination

Contact hours

Trimester 1 - 2024 - Online

Trimester 3 - 2024 - Singapore NAIHE

Trimester 3 - 2024 - Online

Course outline

• PSYC6050 - Trimester 1, 2024 (Online) (PDF, 286.9 KB)