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Introduction to Psychology I - PSYC104

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This unit introduces students to the discipline of psychology through a focus on the physiological bases of behaviour; learning; motivation; the nature of personality and psychopathology; and cross-cultural and Indigenous psychology. The unit conveys information about substantive material, and assumptions of theory associated with the science and profession of psychology through lecture and tutorial/practical classes. The unit introduces students to research methods in psychology through a series of methodology lectures. A further important aim of the unit is to develop students' competency in critical thinking and essay writing in psychology.

Credit Points: 3
When Offered:

S1 Day - Session 1, North Ryde, Day

S3 External - Session 3, December 2019 - February 2020, External (Compulsory on-campus examination)

Staff Contact(s): Dr Mem Mahmut
Prerequisites:

 

Corequisites:

NCCW(s): PSY104
Unit Designation(s):

Medical Sciences

Science

Unit Type:
Assessed As: Graded
Offered By:

Department of Psychology

Faculty of Human Sciences

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