Introductory Psychology I

• • Topics will be available to enrolled students in the subjects Learning Management System site approximately one week prior to the commencement of the teaching period.

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Additional requirements

• Equipment requirements - Headphones or speakers (required to listen to lectures and other media) Headset, including microphone (highly recommended) Webcam (may be required for participation in virtual classrooms and/or media presentations).
• Software requirements - It is essential for students to have reliable internet access in order to participate in and complete your units, regardless of whether they contain an on campus attendance or intensive school component. For additional information please visit UNE Hardware Requirements: https://www.une.edu.au/current-students/support/it-services/hardware
• Travel requirements - Travel may be required to attend the Final Examination for this subject.
• Other requirements -

  Textbook requirements:

  "This textbook bundle listed is also available as a digital bundle (ISBN: 9780730391234). Burton Digital Pack (Psychology 5e + WG 5e). This package includes two books – Psychology, 5th Edition Wiley E-Text and An Interactive Approach to Writing Essays and Research Reports in Psychology, 5th Edition Wiley E-Text. If desired, students can also purchase these texts separately: 'Psychology', 5th ed. Australian and New Zealand Edition by Burton, L. J., Westen, D. and Kowalski, R. (ISBN: 9780730363262 [print book], ISBN: 9780730355397 [E-Text]) and 'An Interactive Approach to Writing Essays and Research Reports in Psychology', 5th ed. by Burton, L. J. (ISBN: 9780730389439 [print book], ISBN: 9780730389453 [E-Text])"

Equip yourself with research and analytical skills that are invaluable in many contexts and build a broad foundation in the principles and methods of the science of psychology. Studying this introductory psychology subject, you will explore the concepts, methods and major theories of the discipline, gaining insights to explain different psychological phenomena. A range of core topics in psychology are examined, including cognition and language, intelligence, personality and individual differences, psychological health and wellbeing, psychological disorders, evidence-based interventions, social psychology and cross-cultural psychology. You will also have an opportunity to develop transferrable skills in data analysis, critical evaluation, communication and referencing. Note - PSYC101 and PSYC102 are prerequisites for enrolment in second year psychology subjects. They may be studied in order, or concurrently in Trimester 3.

Assessment 1 Two (2) Quizzes: 400 words per quiz. Assessment note: Multiple choice, matching exercises and fill-in blanks. Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-5 Assessment 2 Written Assignment: 1500 words. Assessment note: Topic area is Motivation and Emotion. Relates to Learning Outcomes 2, 4-6 Assessment 3 Research Participation Opportunities: 200 words. Relates to Learning Outcome 4. Final Examination: 2 hrs 15 mins. Assessment note: Multiple Choice. Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-5 There is a supervised exam at the end of the teaching period in which you are enrolled. The exam will be offered online with supervision via webcam and screen sharing technology. Coordinated by UNE Exams Unit. UNE manages supervised exams associated with your UNE subjects. Prior to census date, UNE releases exam timetables. They’ll email important exam information directly to your UNE email address.

• Final Examination - multiple choice (40%)
• Topic area is Motivation and Emotion. (35%)
• Two (2) online quizzes comprising multiple choice, matching exercises and fill-in blanks. Each quiz is worth 10%. (20%)
• Participation in research studies within the discipline (5%)

Current study term: 23 Oct 22 to 02 Dec 22