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Handbook 1997 : Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences : Psychology

512-301 Psychology 3A

Note:

Further information about this subject is contained in the Psychology 3 manual available from the School of Behavioural Science. The pass criteria must be satisfied in order to gain a pass in Psychology 3A. Please refer to pass criteria details located under the Psychology 512-200 entry.

Credit Points:

50

Coordinator:

Dr V. Anderson

Prerequisite/s:

Psychology 512-200 or 512-201 (or equivalent).

Timetable:

All Year

Contact:

78 hours of lecture/discussions and 78 hours of practical, tutorial or project work

Subject Description:

The principal objectives are to provide students with opportunities to (i) understand and apply appropriate design, methodology and measurement techniques for conducting psychological research, including the use of assessment techniques, (ii) critically examine historical and current theoretical models of psychology, (iii) acquire knowledge of at least two foundational areas of psychological enquiry, (iv) acquire knowledge of at least one applied area of psychological enquiry, (v) acquire skills for applying theoretical knowledge to psychological research, and (iv) demonstrate psychological knowledge and skills through written and oral expression. The content consists of six sections, of which three are compulsory; Psychological Measurement, Research Methods and History/Theories of Psychology. The remaining three sections are chosen from a range offered by the Department or approved sections offered by other departments.

Assessment:

For each section a written examination of up to two hours or a laboratory report or essay of up to 3000 words, or an examination of up to one hour and a report or essay of up to 2000 words. (Assessment for approved sections taken in other departments will be determined by that department.)
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