Monash University Science handbook 1995
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Psychology
Suitably qualified graduates may enrol either for the degree of MSc or
PhD. Both degrees involve a research project and regular attendance at
seminars. Details of graduate research programs in the Department of Psychology
are set out in a booklet `Graduate studies in psychology', available on
application to the department. Current areas of active interest and enquiry in
the department are cognitive processes; psycholinguistics and human memory;
neuropsychology and physiological correlates of behaviour; engineering
psychology and task design; human performance and information processing;
analysis of human skill; animal learning; behavioural genetics and animal
ethology; psychological development; sensory processes and perception; health
psychology; social psychology; community psychology; applied experimental
psychology; developmental, forensic, occupational, and organisational
psychology; stress management; skilled performance. Graduates interested in
pursuing research in these or related areas of interdisciplinary studies
involving human or animal behaviour towards a higher degree should consult the
head of the Department of Psychology.
Prospective students should also refer to `Masters programs in psychology' in
this handbook.