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<p>This unit introduces students to the major concepts, theories, methods and research findings that underpin the scientific study of psychology. Students will examine a broad range of psychological topics and develop an understanding of how psychological science investigates human thought and behaviour. The unit also introduces students to the interpretation and application of psychological knowledge across a range of personal, social and professional contexts. It provides an essential foundation for further study in psychology and for the development of more advanced disciplinary knowledge and skills.</p>
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<p>Topics may include:</p>
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<li>Intelligence</li>
<li>Motivation & emotion</li>
<li>Developmental psychology</li>
<li>Health, stress, and coping</li>
<li>Personality</li>
<li>Social psychology</li>
<li>Mental Health</li>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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Unit description
<p>This unit introduces students to the major concepts, theories, methods and research findings that underpin the scientific study of psychology. Students will examine a broad range of psychological topics and develop an understanding of how psychological science investigates human thought and behaviour. The unit also introduces students to the interpretation and application of psychological knowledge across a range of personal, social and professional contexts. It provides an essential foundation for further study in psychology and for the development of more advanced disciplinary knowledge and skills.</p>
Unit content
<p>Topics may include:</p> <ul> <li>Intelligence</li> <li>Motivation & emotion</li> <li>Developmental psychology</li> <li>Health, stress, and coping</li> <li>Personality</li> <li>Social psychology</li> <li>Mental Health</li> </ul>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Health and Wellbeing
Discipline:
Psychology
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
090701 - Psychology
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 1</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Berwick (On Campus)</p><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p></p> <p><strong>Teaching Period 1</strong><p>Federation University Online</p></p> <p><strong>Teaching Period 3</strong><p>Federation University Online</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/psycb1111">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
None
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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<p>Explain and apply key psychological theories, principles and research findings to everyday behaviour.</p>
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<p>Interpret basic psychological research and apply ethical principles to evaluate how research is conducted, considering participant experiences, diversity and cultural context.</p>
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<p>Analyse basic psychological data and communicate the findings using appropriate APA conventions.</p>
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<p>Explain how cultural and contextual factors shape psychological knowledge and explanations of behaviour, and identify their applicability and limitations for First Nations Australians.</p>
Assessment
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<p>Produce a written assignment requiring critical evaluation of the literature and following the appropriate conventions.</p>
<p>Written Assignment</p>
<p>35-50%</p>
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<p>Exams and/or Online Tests: Review of learning content.</p>
<p>Exam(s) and/or Online Test(s)</p>
<p>45-60%</p>
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<p>Practical or Written: Appreciation of Research Practice.</p>
<p>Participation in Research or Short Review</p>
<p>5-10%</p>
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Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplementary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
FedTASK 5: Sustainable and Ethical Mindset
The ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
FedTASK
<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Health and Wellbeing
Discipline:
Psychology
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
090701 - Psychology
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 1</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Berwick (On Campus)</p><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p></p> <p><strong>Teaching Period 1</strong><p>Federation University Online</p></p> <p><strong>Teaching Period 3</strong><p>Federation University Online</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/psycb1111">View unit fees</a>
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