Year
2021
Units
4.5
Contact
1 x 3-hour seminar weekly
Prerequisites
Admission into GDPPSCA-Graduate Diploma in Psychology (Advanced)
Assumed knowledge
Knowledge of psychology such as can be obtained in a bachelor degree with a major in psychology.
Assessment
Assignment(s), Examination(s), Preparatory and in-class work
Topic description
This topic addresses psychological theory and research in a set of current domains of scientific inquiry. It illustrates the link between knowledge, theory and research, by showing how theory serves to explain human behaviour and experience, the reciprocity of theory and research, and how theories are evaluated and modified. Although the content may vary from year to year, possible domains are social, cross-cultural, lifespan, cognition, emotion, health, and biological psychology.
Educational aims
This topic aims to:
- Advance students' knowledge of current theory and research in psychology
- Demonstrate the reciprocal connection between theory and research, and how theory is evaluated
Expected learning outcomes
On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:
- Explain knowledge in current areas of psychological inquiry
- Explain the purpose of psychological theory
- Apply their knowledge to the evaluation of theories
Key dates and timetable
Timetable details for 2021 are no longer published.
Sturt Rd, Bedford Park
South Australia 5042
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