BEHV 1018 Psychology: Human Behaviour

Credit Points 10

Legacy Code 101184

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Description Psychology is a field of scientific inquiry that uses a set of scientific techniques and methods to explain and understand the context and processes of mind and behaviour. As a profession, psychology applies this understanding to practical problems in all domains of human experience, aiming to promote individual and social wellbeing. Together with its companion subject, BEHV1016 Psychology: Behavioural Science, this subject provides a comprehensive introductory foundation in contemporary psychology. Topics covered in this subject introduce and contextualise the field of psychology and human behaviour, including: the history of psychology, consciousness, personality, intelligence, developmental psychology, social psychology, positive psychology, as well as Australian Indigenous and cross-cultural psychology.

School Psychology

Discipline Behavioural Science

Student Contribution Band HECS Band 4 10cp

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Level Undergraduate Level 1 subject

Restrictions

Note that only students enrolled at WSU Online may register in the WSU Online subjects offered at that location.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:

Select information resources to collect credible material (APAC 1.3, 1.6).
Identify major theoretical perspectives in psychology (APAC 1.1, 1.3, 1.6).
Describe scientific techniques and methods used in psychology research (APAC 1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 1.6).
Identify key elements of Indigenous psychology in Australia (APAC 1.1, 1.2, 1.4).
Summarise key topics of psychology adhering to the current APA (American Psychological Association) Publication Guidelines (APAC 1.1, 1.3, 1.6).

Subject Content

Introduction to the major perspectives in psychology
Critical thinking/argument in psychology
Consciousness
Personality, Individual Differences and their assessment
Intelligence and its assessment
Developmental Psychology
Social Psychology
Positive Psychology
Australian Indigenous and cross-cultural psychology

Assessment

The following table summarises the standard assessment tasks for this subject. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated, where there is a difference your Learning Guide takes precedence.

Type	Length	Percent	Threshold	Individual/Group Task	Mandatory
Participation	5-10 min per week	10	N	Individual	N
Portfolio	1300 words	40	N	Individual	N
Applied Project	1800 words	50	Y	Group/Individual	Y

WSU Online Trimesters

Type	Length	Percent	Threshold	Individual/Group Task	Mandatory
Literature Review	1,500 words	35	N	Individual	Y
Quiz	20 questions	0	Y	Individual	Y
Participation	Research participation or alternative task	5	N	Individual	N
Quiz	Four quizzes of 20 questions	30	N	Individual	N
Final Exam	One hour	30	N	Individual	Y

WSU Online Trimester 3

Type	Length	Percent	Threshold	Individual/Group Task	Mandatory
Summary	1500 words (500 words for each Topic Summary)	40	N	Individual	Y
Multiple Choice	20 multiple choice questions	5	N	Individual	Y
Participation	5 hours of research participation	5	N	Individual	N
Quiz	20 multiple choice questions	20	N	Individual	N
Final Exam	1 hour	30	N	Individual	Y

WSU Online

Type	Length	Percent	Threshold	Individual/Group Task	Mandatory
Literature Review	1500 words	35	N	Individual	N
Quiz	20 questions	0	N	Individual	Y
Participation	Research participation or alternative task	5	N	Individual	N
Quiz	Four quizzes of 20 questions	20	N	Individual	N
Final Exam	1 hour	40	N	Individual	N