Details for Principles of Psychology
This subject provides a basic overview of the nature, scope, models and theories of modern psychology and allows you to consider how these may impact on the worldview you currently hold.
Quick Info
- Currently offered by Alphacrucis: Yes
- Course code: SSC511
- Credit points: 10
- Subject coordinator: Sharon Garro
Prerequisites
The following courses are prerequisites:
Awards offering Principles of Psychology
This unit is offered as a part of the following awards:
- Graduate Certificate in Arts
- Graduate Certificate in Wellbeing Studies
- Graduate Diploma in Arts
- Graduate Diploma of Applied Social Science
- Graduate Diploma of Leadership
- Master of Arts
- Master of Leadership
Unit Content
Outcomes
- Develop advanced critical thinking skills in the discipline of psychology;
- Compare and contrast the main theories and streams of contemporary psychology;
- Reflect critically on the integration of psychological concepts and your own worldview.
Subject Content
- Introduction to Psychology Developmental Psychology: Developing through the lifespan; gender & sexuality
- Psychology & Culture Cognitive Psychology: Sensation and perception; learning & memory; thinking, language, and
- intelligence
- Psychology & Theology Psychobiology and Neuroscience: Neuroscience and consciousness; motivation and emotion
- Developmental Psychology Clinical Psychology: Personality
- Health Psychology Abnormal Psychology: Psychological disorders
- Biological Psychology & Neuroscience Social Psychology
- Cognitive Psychology: Sensation & Perception Health Psychology: Stress, Health and Human Flourishing; Biological, Psychological, Social & Spiritual
- Models
- Cognitive Psychology: Learning & Memory
- Abnormal Psychology
- Clinical Psychology
- Social Psychology
- Psychology Today
This course may be offered in the following formats
- Onsite (face-to-face)
- Online (e-Learning)
- Intensives
- Extensive
Assessment Methods
- Exam (20%)
- Major Essay (50%)
- Critical Reflection (30%)
Prescribed Text
- Weiten, W. (2021). Psychology: Themes and variations (11th ed). Thomson/Wadsworth.
Please consult your instructor prior to purchasing any texts.