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: SSC211
Credit points: 10
Subject coordinator: Rebecca Loundar

Prerequisites

The following courses are prerequisites:

SSC110—Psychology of Emotion and Wellbeing

Awards offering Principles of Psychology

This unit is offered as a part of the following awards:

Unit Content

Outcomes

Demonstrate 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

Developmental Psychology: Developing through the lifespan; gender & sexuality
Cognitive Psychology: Sensation and perception; learning & memory; thinking, language, and intelligence
Psychobiology and Neuroscience: Neuroscience and consciousness; motivation and emotion
Clinical Psychology: Personality
Abnormal Psychology: Psychological disorders
Social Psychology
Health Psychology: Stress, Health and Human Flourishing; Biological, Psychological, Social & Spiritual Models

This course may be offered in the following formats

Onsite (face-to-face)
Online (eLearning)
Intensives
Extensives

Please consult your course prospectus or enquire about how and when this course will be offered next at Alphacrucis University College.

Assessment Methods

Exam (30%)
Major Essay (35%)
Critical Reflection (35%)

Prescribed Text

Weiten, W. (2021). Psychology: Themes and variations (11th ed). Thomson/Wadsworth.

Please consult your instructor prior to purchasing any textbooks.