Cognitive psychology and the origins of behaviour
Dr Lisa Wise
8 points * Four 1-hour lectures and one 4-hour laboratory per week * First semester * Clayton * Prerequisites: PSY1011 or APY1010 or GAS1501 and PSY1022 or APY1020 or GAS1502 * Prohibitions: PSY2031, APY2010
Objectives On the completion of this subject students will be able to evaluate theoretical frameworks for sensory processing and perception; have been introduced to a range of approaches to experimental design and analysis; have considered research methodology in social psychology, lifespan development and perception; have discussed ethical issues in psychology in the context of the APS Code of Professional Conduct; have developed skills in writing formal journal-style laboratory reports; have been introduced to data analysis software, electronic mail and other computing facilities as tools for enhancing research productivity; been encouraged to consider wider issues in psychology by use of a laboratory diary and internet newsgroups for expression of ideas related to laboratory exercises; be able to explore the Internet as a resource for information-gathering and explore the use of electronic newsgroups as a forum for on-going discussion on themes related to psychology coursework.
Synopsis This subject is designed for students who wish to attain an accredited major in psychology with the possibility of entry to honours. Students take three compulsory lecture units (i) human development, (ii) sensation and perception and (iii) parametric statistics, and choose one additional lecture unit from the following (iv) cross-cultural psychology, (v) behaviour and heredity, and/or (vi) drugs and behaviour. Laboratory work illustrates and complements material presented in lectures.Additional background material is provided in association with the laboratory. Detailed descriptions of lecture-unit content are given in the class notes distributed at the first lectureand are available on the World Wide Web at the URL: http://www.monash.edu.au/psych/psy2011/ Details of the laboratory program will generally be available only on the World Wide Web at the above site.
Assessment Examination of lecture material (3 hours): 60% (Some examination of lecture material may occur in class in the form of take-home exams or in-class exams. Details for each lecutre stream will be announced at the beginning of each semester.) * Laboratory work: 40% distributed over a range of laboratory class tasks
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