Psychology of Driving - PSYC740
This unit is concerned with the application of various psychological theories in the context of driving. How do theories of perception, attention and risk-taking explain why some road accidents occur? What effect does a driver's age have on their risk of having an accident, and why? How do drugs: prescribed or ‘recreational’ affect driving? How can we develop methods to change risky attitudes and behaviours?
| Credit Points: | 4 |
| When Offered: | S2 Day - Session 2, North Ryde, Day |
| Staff Contact(s): | Dr Eugene Chekaluk, Dr Julia Irwin |
| Prerequisites: |
Admission to MRes |
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| NCCW(s): | PSY440 |
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| Assessed As: | Graded |
| Offered By: | Department of Psychology Faculty of Human Sciences |
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