Unit Overview
- Description
This unit introduces students to a broad and coherent body of psychological knowledge, with emphasis on critical thinking and bias (including research methods and statistics), psychological health and well-being (including self-care), lifespan development, language and cognition, psychological disorders and evidence-based interventions, social psychology, culturally considered psychological assessment and measurement, and the ethical use of digital technologies. The unit also touches on the history and philosophy underpinning psychology, and the social, cultural, historical, and professional influences on the practice of psychology. Teaching is delivered through a coordinated series of lectures and laboratory tutorials.
- Credit
- 6 points
- Offering
(see Timetable) Availability Location Mode Semester 2 UWA (Perth) On-campus Semester 2 Albany On-campus - Details for undergraduate courses
- Level 1 core unit in the Psychology; Psychological and Behavioural Sciences; Human Science and Neuroscience major sequences
- Level 1 option in the Humanities in Health and Medicine; Criminology; Human Sciences and Data Analytics; Criminology and Criminal Justice major sequences
- Level 1 elective
- Outcomes
Students are able to (1) describe and distinguish major psychological constructs, theories, and phenomena relevant to the topics covered in the unit.; (2) apply basic principles of psychological research methods and statistics, including correlational research design and interpretation of correlations.; (3) analyse and interpret data relevant to psychological questions and communicate findings in the appropriate format for psychological science.; (4) express psychological concepts and terminology accurately and appropriately in written communication.; (5) demonstrate basic critical thinking skills by evaluating psychological claims using a scientific approach; and (6) show awareness of culturally appropriate, reflexive, and ethical approaches to the study and practice of psychology, including in application to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, self-care, and responsible use of digital technologies..
- Assessment
Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) assignments and (2) examination. Further information is available in the unit outline.
Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.
- Unit Coordinator(s)
- Assoc Prof Nicholas Badcock
- Contact hours
- lectures: 2 hours per week
labs: 2 hours per fortnight - Note
- Students are exposed to topics in psychology units that may cause some discomfort or distress in certain individuals (e.g. depression, suicide, trauma, eating disorders). They are also required to demonstrate skills across a variety of different formats and contexts (e.g. written assessments, participation in practical work, contribution to group discussions, oral presentations, examinations), and so, it is important to carefully consider whether they are able to cope with the demands of studying psychology and whether there is anything that would impact upon their ability to complete the requirements of the unit. Refer to individual unit outlines for more detailed unit information.
- The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.
- All students are responsible for identifying when they need assistance to improve their academic learning, research, English language and numeracy skills; seeking out the services and resources available to help them; and applying what they learn. Students are encouraged to register for free online support through GETSmart; to help themselves to the extensive range of resources on UWA's STUDYSmarter website; and to participate in WRITESmart and (ma+hs)Smart drop-ins and workshops.
- Visit the Essential Textbooks website to see if any textbooks are required for this Unit. The website is updated regularly so content may change. Students are recommended to purchase Essential Textbooks, but a limited number of copies of all Essential Textbooks are held in the Library in print, and as an ebook where possible. Recommended readings for the unit can be accessed in Unit Readings directly through the Learning Management System (LMS).
- Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.
Face to face
Predominantly face-to-face. On campus attendance required to complete this unit. May have accompanying resources online.
Online flexible
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit is asynchronous delivery, with NO requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online timetabled
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit includes some synchronous components, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online Restricted
Not available for self-enrolment. Students access this mode by contacting their student office through AskUWA. 100% Online Unit.
NO campus face-to-face attendance. All study and assessment requirements are online only. Unit includes some timetabled activities, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times. In exceptional cases (noted in the Handbook) students may be required to participate in face-to-face laboratory classes when a return to UWA’s Crawley campus becomes possible in order to be awarded a final grade.
External
No attendance or regular contact is required, and all study requirements are completed either via correspondence and/or online submission.
Off-campus
Regular attendance is not required, but student attends the institution face to face on an agreed schedule for purposes of supervision and/or instruction.
Multi-mode
Multiple modes of delivery. Unit includes a mix of online and on-campus study requirements. On campus attendance for some activities is required to complete this unit.