PSY2042

Cognitive and social psychology (6 points)

(MED)

Leader: Dr Wendy McKenzie (Clayton/Caulfield/Gippsland)

Offered:
Caulfield Second semester 2003 (Evening)
Caulfield Second semester 2003 (OCL)
Clayton Second semester 2003 (Day)
Clayton Second semester 2003 (OCL)
Gippsland Second semester 2003 (Day)
Gippsland Second semester 2003 (OCL)
Singapore Second semester 2003 (OCL)
South Africa Second semester 2003 (Day)
Singapore Summer 2003 (OCL)
Caulfield Second semester 2004 (Evening)
Caulfield Second semester 2004 (OCL)
Clayton Second semester 2004 (Day)
Clayton Second semester 2004 (OCL)
Gippsland Second semester 2004 (Day)
Gippsland Second semester 2004 (OCL)
Singapore Second semester 2004 (OCL)
South Africa Second semester 2004 (Day)
Singapore Summer 2004 (OCL)

Synopsis: This unit covers at a more advanced level two of the areas presented in first-year psychology. The topics comprise 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. The laboratory program complements the lecture series, and provides further training in research techniques, report writing, oral presentations and teamwork.

Assessment: Examination (2 hours, multiple-choice): 50% + Two assignments: 10% and 30% + Seminar attendance and participation: 10%

Contact Hours: Two 1-hour lectures and one 2-hour laboratory per week

Off-campus attendance requirements: Off-campus students must complete a minimum of 12 hours on-campus weekend school laboratory work.

Prerequisites: PSY1011, PSY1022, PSY2051