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As part of Phase 3 of our return to campus plan, most units will now run tutorials, seminars and other small group activities on campus, and most will keep an online version available to those students unable to return or those who choose to continue their studies online.
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Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Simon Boag
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Credit points |
Credit points
10
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
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Corequisites |
Corequisites
PSYH490 or PSHY4490 or PSYH495 or PSYH4495 or PSYH4492
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Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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Unit description |
Unit description
This unit explores the development of modern psychology and the way that we understand the subject matter of psychological science. The first part of the unit looks at the history of modern psychology and at some of the rival schools of thought that underlie different approaches in psychology today. Some of the associated controversies within the history of psychology are also addressed, including the relation between psychology and the eugenics movement, and the development of the modern concept of mental disorder. The second part of the unit explores the manner in which we conceptualise the subject matter within psychology. Major concepts within psychology will be examined (eg, behaviour, cognition and motivation) and common weaknesses in psychological arguments identified with an aim to developing critical thinking skills.
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On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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Essay | 50% | No | Week 8 |
Essay Plan (Research) | 10% | No | Week 4 |
Final Examination | 40% | No | Week 13 |
Assessment Type 1: Essay
Indicative Time on Task 2: 45 hours
Due: Week 8
Weighting: 50%
Students prepare a 1500 word essay critically evaluating a selected topic, demonstrating their “point of view” based on the readings.
Assessment Type 1: Plan
Indicative Time on Task 2: 25 hours
Due: Week 4
Weighting: 10%
Students submit a 500 word essay plan outlining the major concepts in the essay topic, and providing an introductory paragraph for the essay.
Assessment Type 1: Examination
Indicative Time on Task 2: 30 hours
Due: Week 13
Weighting: 40%
Final examination held in scheduled class time, in accordance with relevant requirements.
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2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation
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