PSY2042

Cognitive and social psychology ( 6 points, SCA Band 1, 0.125 EFTSL)

Leader: Dr Jim Phillips

Offered:
Singapore SA-02 2006 (OCL)
Caulfield Second semester 2006 (Evening)
Clayton Second semester 2006 (Day)
Clayton Second semester 2006 (OCL)
Gippsland Second semester 2006 (OCL)
Peninsula Second semester 2006 (Flexible)
Singapore Second semester 2006 (OCL)
South Africa Second semester 2006 (Day)

Synopsis: Continuation of first year psychology topics: cognitive psychology, and social psychology. Cognitive psychology includes contemporary research techniques, cognitive architecture, attentional processes, pattern recognition, mental imagery, language 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. Compulsory attendance at weekend schools is required for all off-campus students.

Assessment: Examination (2 hours, multiple-choice): 50% + Two assignments: 10% and 30% + Laboratory quizzes: 10% + Hurdle requirement: 75% lab attendance

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

Off-campus attendance requirements: Compulsory attendance at weekend schools is required for all off-campus students.

Prerequisites: PSY1011, PSY1022

Corequisites: PSY2051