PSY2042 - Cognitive and social psychology
6 points, SCA Band 1, 0.125 EFTSL
Undergraduate Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Leader(s): Dr Jim Phillips
Offered
Caulfield Second semester 2009 (Evening)
Clayton Second semester 2009 (Day)
Clayton Second semester 2009 (Off-campus)
Gippsland Second semester 2009 (Day)
Sunway Second semester 2009 (Day)
Singapore Second semester 2009 (Off-campus)
Singapore Summer semester A 2009 (Off-campus)
Peninsula Second semester 2009 (Flexible)
South Africa Second semester 2009 (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.