Introduction to psychology B
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 and one 2-hour laboratory tutorial per week * Second semester * Gippsland/Distance
Together with GAS1501, this subject provides a general introduction to the science of psychology as a behavioural science, and as a basis for further detailed study of specific areas of psychology. The major theme of the subject is a consideration of the factors that influence individual differences in human behaviour. The topics covered include human development, health, stress and coping, personality, psychological disorders and therapies, and social influences on human behaviours. Distance education students will be required to attend at least six hours at weekend schools, including a laboratory session. Students for whom attendance is difficult can request permission to undertake alternative work.
Assessment
Essay: 20% * Methodology assignment: 20% * 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