PSY1011

Psychology 1A

Mr Robert Whitechurch (Berwick), Mr David Goble (Caulfield/Peninsula), Dr Stephen Brown (Clayton) and Ms Sue Burney (Gippsland)

6 points - Three 1-hour lectures and a 3-hour laboratory class per week - First semester - Berwick, Caulfield/Peninsula, Clayton, Gippsland and distance - Distance students must complete a minimum of 12 hours on-campus weekend school laboratory work - Prohibitions: WEL1320, WEL1340, BHS1320, BHS1340 and any first-level psychology subjects taught at Monash University prior to 1998.

Objectives On the completion of this subject students will have acquired an understanding of the nature of psychology as an empirical behavioural science and its historical underpinnings; will have understood the fundamentals of psychological research design; will have achieved an appreciation of the basic biological components of human behaviour; will have understood basic principles of learning; will have acquired a basic knowledge of sensory and perceptual processes; will have acquired a basic understanding of psychological development, and will have developed the ability to write a psychological research report.

Synopsis This subject provides a general introduction to the discipline of psychology as a behavioural science, and is a basis for detailed study of specific areas of psychology in later years. The topics covered include research design, the biological bases of behaviour, sensation and perception, and an introduction to theories of learning and development. Students are also introduced to the historical origins of the discipline. Laboratory classes are designed to enhance students' understanding of the lecture material, while providing training in research techniques.

Assessment Two laboratory reports (1500 words each): 30% - Laboratory book (1500 words): 10% - Two statistics assignments (500 words each): 10% - Examination (3 hours, multiple-choice): 50%

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PSY1011

Psychology 1A

Mr Robert Whitechurch (Berwick), Mr David Goble (Caulfield/Peninsula), Dr Stephen Brown (Clayton), Ms Sue Burney (Gippsland)

6 points - Three 1-hour lectures and one 2-hour laboratory per week - First semester - Berwick, Caulfield/Peninsual, Clayton, Gippsland - Distance students must complete a minimum of 12 hours on-campus weekend school laboratory work - Prohibitions: WEL1320, WEL1340, BHS1320, BHS1340 and any first-level psychology subjects taught at Monash University prior to 1998.

Objectives On the completion of this subject students will have acquired an understanding of the nature of psychology as an empirical behavioural science and its historical underpinnings; understood the fundamentals of psychological research design; achieved an appreciation of the basic biological components of human behaviour; understood basic principles of learning; acquired a basic knowledge of sensory and perceptual processes; acquired a basic understanding of psychological development, and developed the ability to write a psychological research report.

Assessment Two laboratory reports (1500 words each): 30% - Laboratory book (1500 words): 10% - Two statistics assignments (500 words each): 10% - Examination (3 hours, multiple choice): 50%

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