Psychology 1B

Unit code: APP1013 | Study level: Undergraduate
Credit points
12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Location
Footscray Park
Prerequisites
APP1012 - Psychology 1A
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Overview
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Overview

The aim of this unit of study is to introduce students to key discipline areas within the field of psychology and the scientific basis of psychology. Students will acquire foundational psychological literacy in areas related to abnormal psychology, personality, and intelligence. Classes involve activities and discussion of research papers that foster understanding of theoretical content by focussing on specific topics and applications of research and knowledge in psychology.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

  1. Analyse current issues in psychology and how theories within the topic areas covered have evolved over time;
  2. Review and discuss core concepts and models in psychology and consider their relevance in everyday life;
  3. Evaluate and synthesise research literature relating to the topic areas covered; and
  4. Exhibit knowledge of research methods and introductory statistics in the analysis and interpretation of findings.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Journal
|
Grade: 15%
Journal related to workshop readings (500 words)
Assessment type: Report
|
Grade: 45%
Laboratory report on theoretical content (Part A - 600 words - 20%; Part B - 900 words - 25%)
Assessment type: Test
|
Grade: 40%
Test - Part A: multiple choice (60 minutes) 15%; Part B: short answer (60 minutes) 25%

Required reading

Psychology
Burton, L., Westen, D., & Kowalski, R. (2023).| John Wiley & Sons.
An interactive approach to writing essays and research reports in psychology
Burton, L. (2020).| John Wiley & Sons.

Further readings will be made available via the unit VU Collaborate site.

As part of a course

This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):

Bachelor of Arts
ABAB | Bachelor degree | Duration: 3 years
Bachelor of Criminal Justice and Psychological Studies
ABCY | Bachelor degree | Duration: 3 years
Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of Psychological Studies
LBCP | Bachelor degree | Duration: 4 years
Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)
LHWP | Bachelor honours degree | Duration: 6 years
Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Psychological Studies
LBWP | Bachelor degree | Duration: 5 years
Bachelor of Psychological Studies
ABPA | Bachelor degree | Duration: 3 years
Bachelor of Psychological Studies/Bachelor of Business
ABPB | Bachelor degree | Duration: 4 years
Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)
ABPC | Bachelor honours degree | Duration: 4 years
Bachelor of Sport Science (Human Movement)/Bachelor of Psychological Studies
SBHP | Bachelor degree | Duration: 4 years
Undergraduate Certificate in Psychological Studies
HUPS | Undergraduate certificate | Duration: 0.5 years

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