PSY2022

Psychology 2B

(SCI)

Not offered in 2000

Mr Robert Whitechurch (Berwick), Dr Nikki Rickard (Caulfield/Peninsula), Dr Jim Phillips (Clayton) and Dr Dianne Wuillemin (Gippsland)

8 points + Four 1-hour lectures and one 3-hour laboratory per week + Second semester + Berwick, Caulfield/Peninsula, Clayton, Gippsland, distance + Prerequisites: PSY2011 if undertaken in 1998 or later + Students who have completed any previous second-level psychology subjects will be required to complete a tailored program to cover components not previously studied. + Distance students must complete a minimum of 12 hours on-campus weekend school laboratory work

Synopsis: Topics comprise more advanced skills in research design and analysis, cognitive psychology, and social psychology. Cognitive psychology includes contemporary research techniques, cognitive architecture, attentional processes, pattern recognition, mental imagery, and higher-order thinking. Social psychology focuses on social schemas, social attribution, theories of attitude change, group psychology, aggression, interpersonal attraction and affiliation, and sex roles.

Assessment: Examination (3 hours, multiple-choice): 55% + Laboratory report (2000 words): 15% + Essay (2000 words): 15% + Two research design and analysis assignments (500 words each): 5% each + Seminar presentation (10 minutes): 5%