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 causes of behaviour. As a profession, psychology applies its knowledge to practical problems in human behaviour. This subject covers a range of topics in psychology at an introductory level including: the history of psychology, intelligence, social psychology, developmental psychology, Australian Indigenous and cross-cultural psychology, personality, and abnormal 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:
1. Navigate information resources, to collect credible material.
2. Distinguish features of the major theoretical perspectives in psychology.
3. Describe scientific techniques and methods used in psychology research.
4. Identify key elements of Indigenous psychology in Australia.
5. Summarise key topics of psychology adhering to the current APA (American Psychological Association) Publication Guidelines.
Subject Content
1. Introduction to the major perspectives in psychology and critical thinking/argument in psychology
2. Individual Differences and assessment
3. Intelligence and Personality
4. Developmental Psychology
5. Social and Cultural Psychology
6. Abnormal Psychology
7. 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 |
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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 | Y |
Final Exam | 1 hour | 30 | N | Individual | Y |
WSU Online Trimesters
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 |
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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 |
Prescribed Texts
- Burton, Westen, D., & Kowalski, R. (2022). Psychology (Sixth Australian and New Zealand edition.). John Wiley & Sons.
Teaching Periods
WSU Online TRI-1 (2024)
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Autumn (2024)
Bankstown City
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Penrith (Kingswood)
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Parramatta - Victoria Rd
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WSU Online TRI-3 (2024)
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Autumn (2025)
Bankstown City
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Penrith (Kingswood)
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Parramatta - Victoria Rd
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WSU Online TRI-2 (2025)
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