C7106C Introduction to Psychology

At the end of this unit students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate an understanding of core psychological concepts and processes.
2. Explain how psychological research, theories and principles contribute to an understanding of human development, learning, memory, personality, motivation, and social behaviour.
3. Analyse and engage with contemporary literature in the field of psychology.
4. Apply concepts from human development, learning, memory, personality, motivation and social psychology to understand and predict behaviour in situation and experiences in everyday life.
5. Critically discuss examples of how psychological concepts, principles, and theories can be applied to daily life.

1. Culture and psychology; Indigenous psychology
2. Building blocks of psychology: research, biology, sensation and perception
3. Consciousness; learning; memory
4. Thought and language; intelligence
5. Motivation and emotion; personality
6. Physical and cognitive development; social development
7. Attitudes and social cognition; interpersonal processes
8. Health, stress and coping
9. Psychological disorders
10. Treatment of psychological disorders

1. Online Forums (20%)
   Word Limit: 1000 total
   Due: Weeks 2, 4, 6, 8, 10
2. Case Study (20%)
   Word Limit: 1000
   Due: Week 4
3. Experimental Theology Blog Reflection (20%)
   Word Limit: 1000
   Due: Week 7
4. Essay (40%)
   Word Limit: 2000
   Due: Week 12

• Burton, L., Westen, D., & Kowlaski, R. (2019). Psychology. (5th ed.). Wiley & Sons Australia.
  OR
  Burton, L., Westen, D., & Kowlaski, R. (2022). Psychology. (6th ed.). Wiley & Sons Australia.