BHS1340

Behavioural studies B

(ART)

Maurie Hasen

6 points + 3 hours per week + Second semester + Caulfield, Clayton + Prerequisite: BHS1320 or approved equivalent + Prohibition: GSC1307, PSY1022, WEL1340

Synopsis: Introduction to the study of human behaviour. Life-span development and complex human processes. Prenatal development, childhood, adolescence, early middle and late adulthood. Personality theories, testing, abnormal behaviour, therapies, social psychology.

Assessment: Class test: 20% + Case study and presentation (1500 words): 30% + Weekly journal (2000 words): 50%