Introduction to psychology B
BBS BY BTI BT BW AW BB BS BV DT GA PA BDT
Ms Claire Graham
Subject value of 1.0 (6 points) * Second semester * Two 1-hour lectures and one 2-hour laboratory/tutorial per week * 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 detailed study of specific areas of psychology. The major theme 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 behaviour. Distance education students are required to attend six hours at weekend schools, including a laboratory session. Students for whom attendance is difficult can request permission to undertake alternative work.
Assessment
Methodology assignment 2: 20% * Laboratory book: 10% * Essay: 20% * 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