Credit Points 10

Legacy Code 101184

Coordinator David Arness Opens in new window

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.