Introduction to psychology A
BT BW AW BB BS BV DT GA PA BDT BY BBS
Claire Graham
Subject value of 1.0 (6 points) * Two 1-hour lectures, one 2-hour laboratory/tutorial per week * First semester * Gippsland/Distance
This subject, together with GAS1502 (Introduction to psychology B), provides a general introduction to the discipline of psychology as a behavioural science, and a basis for further detailed study of specific areas of psychology. The major theme of the subject is a study of the basic principles of behaviour with an emphasis on experimental methods and laboratory techniques in psychology. The topics covered include the biological bases of behaviour, the processes of human learning (conditioning and cognitive processes), sensation and perception, states of consciousness, motivation and emotion. Distance education students are required to attend at least six hours at weekend schools. Students for whom attendance is difficult may request permission to undertake alternative work.
Assessment
Methodology assignment one: 15% * Methodology assignment two: 25% * Laboratory book: 10% * Examination: 50% * A pass on the examination is a requirement for successful completion of this subject
Prescribed texts
Findlay B How to write a psychology laboratory report Prentice-Hall, 1993
Robson C Experiment, design and statistics in psychology 3rd edn, Penguin, 1994
Walker M, Burnham D and Borland R Psychology 2nd edn, John Wiley and Sons, 1994
Recommended text
Reber A S Dictionary of psychology Penguin, 1985