PSY1022 - Psychology 1B

Leader: Dr Samia Toukhsati

Offered

Berwick Second semester 2008 (Flexible)
Caulfield Second semester 2008 (Evening)
Clayton Second semester 2008 (Day)
Clayton Second semester 2008 (Off-campus)
Gippsland Second semester 2008 (Day)
Sunway Second semester 2008 (Flexible)
Singapore First semester 2008 (Off-campus)
Singapore Second semester 2008 (Off-campus)
Peninsula Second semester 2008 (Day)
South Africa Second semester 2008 (Day)

Synopsis

Introduction to the discipline of psychology as a behavioural science. Topics include descriptive statistics and an introduction to inferential statistics, basic processes and principles of cognition, abnormal and social psychology. Laboratory classes enhance students' understanding of the lecture material and provide training in research techniques. Compulsory attendance at weekend schools is required for all off-campus students.

Objectives

On the completion of this unit students will have acquired an understanding of basic cognitive processes; achieved an appreciation of the social basis of behaviour, and selected aspects of abnormal psychology; developed their understanding of research methodology and statistical analysis; and further developed the ability to write a psychological report.

Assessment

Laboratory work: 20%
Laboratory report: 30%
Examination (2 hours): 50%
Hurdle requirement: 75% lab attendance

Contact hours

Three 1-hour lectures and a 2-hour laboratory class per fortnight

Off Campus Attendance Requirements

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

Prohibitions

WEL1320, WEL1340, BHS1320, BHS1340, GSC1306, GSC1307, APY1910, BHS1711, BHS1712, PSS1711, PSS1712 and any first-level psychology units taught at Monash prior to 1998