Introduction to psychology A
BBS BY BT BW AW BB BS BV DT GA PA BDT
Ms Claire Graham
Subject value of 1.0 (6 points) * First semester * Two 1-hour lectures and one 2-hour laboratory/tutorial per week * Gippsland/Distance
This subject, together with GAS1502, provides a general introduction to the discipline 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 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 can request permission to undertake alternative work.
Assessment
Methodology assignment 1: 15% * Methodology assignment 2: 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 and others Psychology 2nd edn, Wiley, 1994
Recommended texts
Reber A S Dictionary of psychology Penguin, 1985