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PSY1101 Introduction to Psychology
SCHOOL OF PSYCHOLOGY AND SOCIAL SCIENCE
Credit Points: 15
 
Description:
This unit provides an introduction to psychology and to the role of scientific method. It equips students with a basic understanding of the subject matter of psychology by examining the biological bases of behaviour including consciousness, sensation and perception; learning and cognition including memory, thinking, and language; emotion and motivation; personality and individual differences; psychological health and well-being; and psychological disorders.

This Unit is part of the following Courses / Unit Sets
K12Bachelor of Arts (Psychology and Addiction Studies)
K18Bachelor of Arts (Psychology and Counselling)
E95Bachelor of Arts (Psychology)
K13Bachelor of Arts (Psychology, Criminology and Justice)
K34Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Arts (Psychology)
E37Bachelor of Science (Psychology)
Q89Graduate Diploma of Psychology
MIPSYPsychology Minor
DMPCFSPsychology - Children and Family Studies Double Major
DMPSWSPsychology - Women's Studies Double Major
DMAAADPsychology and Disability Studies Double Major
DMAAABPsychology and English Double Major
DMAAAAPsychology and Writing Double Major
DMAAACPsychology and Youth Work Double Major
T11University Certificate in Behavioural Analysis
T02University Certificate in Psychological Studies
 
 
Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes, Graduate Attributes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Student Equity, Diversity and Disability Service website:
http://intranet.ecu.edu.au/student/support/student-equity

Last Updated - Higher Education: 31/03/2008 VET: 31/03/2008