PSYC1010
10 units
1000 level
Course handbook
Description
Why do people do the things they do? Welcome to the fascinating world of psychology: the scientific study of mind and behaviour. This course introduces some of the key factors that influence people's perceptions, thoughts, feelings, and behaviour. Areas covered include an overview of the history of psychology, lifespan development, social, cross-cultural and Indigenous studies, individual differences in personality and intelligence, health and clinical psychology as well as an introduction to forensic psychology. The lab program focuses on introducing students to fundamental research skills in psychology, building coping and resilience skills, and equipping students for success in the course assessments.
The course forms part of a sequence of courses that have been approved by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council.
Availability
Callaghan
- Semester 1 - 2022
Ourimbah
- Semester 1 - 2022
Online
- Semester 1 - 2022
- Semester 2 - 2022
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Recognise the core concepts in lifespan development, social, cross-cultural and Indigenous studies, personality and individual differences, and health and clinical psychology.
2. Identify the relationship between the research/scientific approach and the content of the course related to the influences on behaviour.
3. Construct clear logical written arguments on a psychological issue using evidence.
4. Demonstrate an understanding of the ethical and practical aspects of research using human participants in psychology.
Content
Psychology is the science of mind and behaviour. PSYC1010 provides an introduction to some of the classic and contemporary concepts, theories, and evidence in psychology. PSYC1010 focuses on the normal behaviour of individuals and groups and also abnormal behaviour.
PSYC1010 includes the following five modules:
- Lifespan development
- Individual differences
- Social Psychology
- Cross-cultural and Indigenous psychology
- Health and clinical psychology
Requisite
This course has similarities to PSYC1030. If you have successfully completed PSYC1030, you cannot enrol in this course.
Assessment items
Written Assignment: Report
Quiz: Online Quiz
Tutorial / Laboratory Exercises: Research Awareness Exercises
Tutorial / Laboratory Exercises: Tutorial Exercises
Compulsory Requirements
In order to pass this course, each student must complete ALL of the following compulsory requirements:
General Course Requirements:
- Laboratory: There is a compulsory attendance requirement in this course. - Students must attend 80% of Laboratories to meet course requirements.
Contact hours
Callaghan
Laboratory
Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per Week for 10 Weeks
See course outline for lab schedule.
Lecture
Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per Week for 12 Weeks starting in week 1
Ourimbah
Laboratory
Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per Week for 10 Weeks
See course outline for lab schedule.
Lecture
Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per Week for 12 Weeks starting in week 1
Online
Laboratory
Online 1 hour(s) per Week for 10 Weeks
See course outline for schedule For students studying online, a minimum of 10 hours of self directed learning per week is expected in addition to the lectures and laboratories.
Lecture
Online 2 hour(s) per Week for 12 Weeks starting in week 1
For students studying online, a minimum of 10 hours of self directed learning per week is expected in addition to the lectures and laboratories.
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