Introduction to Psychology I

• • A week-by-week guide to the topics you will explore in this subject will be provided in your study materials.

Equivalent subjects

You should not enrol in this subject if you have successfully completed any of the following subject(s) because they are considered academically equivalent:

• MAQ-PSYX1104-Introduction to Psychology I

Others

NCCW (pre-2020) PSY104, PSYC104, PSYU1104 NCCW (2020 and onwards); PSYX1104, PSYU1104, PSYU1101

Additional requirements

• Other requirements - Students who have an Academic Standing of Suspension or Exclusion under Macquarie University's Academic Progression Policy are not permitted to enrol in OUA units offered by Macquarie University. Students with an Academic Standing of Suspension or Exclusion who have enrolled in units through OUA will be withdrawn.

Please note: This subject has reached capacity for Session 1 2021.

This unit introduces students to the discipline of psychology through a focus on the physiological bases of behaviour; learning; motivation; the nature of personality and psychopathology; and cross-cultural and Indigenous psychology. The unit conveys information about substantive material, and assumptions of theory associated with the science and profession of psychology through lecture and tutorial/practical classes. A further important aim of the unit is to develop students' competency in critical thinking and essay writing in psychology.

• Aboriginal cultural stafey training (0%)
• Psychology essay (30%)
• Research participation (10%)
• Final examination (45%)
• Online quizzes (15%)

Current study term: 28 Nov 21 to 14 Jan 22