Unit Outline 2011 Faculty of Health

Psychology 102

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This Unit Outline must be read in conjunction with: a) UC Student Guide to Policies, which sets out University-wide policies and procedures, including information on matters such as plagiarism, grade descriptors, moderation, feedback and deferred exams, and is available at (scroll to bottom of page) http://www.canberra.edu.au/student-services b) UC Guide to Student Services, and is available at (scroll to bottom of page) http://www.canberra.edu.au/student-services c) Any additional information specified in section 6h.

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General Information
Unit title: Psychology 102

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Unit number: 4310

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Teaching period and year offered: Semester 2, 2011

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Credit point value: 3 Credit points

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Unit level: Level 1

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Name of Unit Convener and contact details (including telephone and email) Dr. Diana Grace, Room 3B31 Telephone: (02) 6206 8668 Email: Diana.Grace@canberra.edu.au Consultation Hours: Tuesdays 9:30-10:30 during teaching weeks, or via appointment.

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Administrative contact details (including name, location, telephone and email) Jeanine McMahon, Room 3B25 Telephone: (02) 6201 2653 Email: Jeanine.McMahon@canberra.edu.au

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Academic Content
Unit description and learning outcomes Unit description: The unit aims to provide students with an overview of the following topics in psychology: motivation and emotion; research in psychology; ethics in psychology; sensation and perception; human development across the lifespan; variations in consciousness; learning; social behaviour; language and thought; cross cultural and indigenous psychology. Learning outcomes: On successful completion of this unit it is expected that students will be familiar with some of the major topics in psychology and be able to demonstrate knowledge of theory and research related to these topics. It is also expected that students will be able to communicate about behaviour and mental processes in a format acceptable for psychological writing.

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Generic skills The University recognises that students enter university with a diversity of personal and professional attributes that should be further developed by their experience as students and graduates of the University. The University expects all of its graduates to have developed a set of skills and attributes to a level appropriate for their award that will equip them for success in professional life. These skills are referred to as Generic Skills or Graduate Attributes. Information on graduate attributes at UC is available at http://www.canberra.edu.au/learning-teaching/uc-graduate-attributes This unit will focus on the development of Generic Skills in the following areas: Generic Skill 1: Communication Graduates of the University will be expected to have developed: the ability to present knowledge, ideas and opinions effectively, and communicate within and across professional and cultural boundaries. Generic Skill 2: Analysis and inquiry Graduates of the University will be expected to have developed: the ability to gather information, and to analyse and evaluate information and situations in a systematic, creative and insightful way. Generic Skill 5: Professionalism and social responsibility Graduates of the University will be expected to have developed: the capacity and intention to use professional knowledge and skills ethically and responsibly, for the benefit of others and the environment.

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Prerequisites and/or co-requisites None.

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Delivery of Unit and Timetable

Delivery mode The unit design and delivery seeks to embrace flexible and blended learning principles, (i.e., on-campus lectures, workshop tutorials, and online activities). 1. Weekly lectures will be held from 10:30am to 12:30pm on Tuesdays in 14B1. Outlines of all lectures will be made available, and lectures will be audio recorded and available for downloading via Moodle. For further information on Moodle go to: http://learnonline.canberra.edu.au/studentSupport.php 2. Workshop tutorials will be held on Tuesdays in Weeks 2, 4, 6, 10, 12 and 14. The content and structure of the workshop tutorials will be outlined in Lecture 1. While attendance at workshop tutorials is not compulsory, attendance at these sessions is strongly encouraged. Each week students will have opportunities to ask questions about the lectures and assignments, facilitating your understanding of the unit. The content of the workshop tutorials will be assessed in the final exam. 3. Online modules (involving self-directed learning) will be available throughout the semester. Further details will be provided in Lecture 1, and will be available on Moodle. The content of the online modules will be assessed in the final exam.

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Timetable of workshop tutorials The following times will be available in Weeks 2, 4, 6, 10, 12 and 14.

Day Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday

Time 12:30 - 13:30 13:30 - 14:30 14:30 - 15:30 15:30 - 16:30 16:30 - 17:30 18:30 - 19:30 19:30 - 20:30

Room Number 2A12 2A12 2A12 2A12 2A12 2A14 2A14

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Timetable of activities, showing key dates and topics

Week 1 15-19 August 2 22-26 August 3 29 Aug 2 Sept 4 5-9 September 5 12-16 September 6 19-23 September 7 26-30 September 8 3-7 October 9 10-14 October 10 17-21 October 11 24-28 October 12 31 Oct 4 Nov 13 7-11 November 14 14-18 November

Lecture

Lecturer

Text Chapter Gerrig et al. Chapter 1and e-reserve

Introduction Psychology and Science

Dr. Diana Grace

Sensation and Perception

TBA

Chapter 4

Mind and Consciousness

Dr. Vivienne Lewis

Chapter 5

Social Cognition and Relationships Social Processes and Culture

Dr. Diana Grace

Chapter 16

Dr. Diana Grace

Chapter 17

Intelligence

Dr. Amanda George

Chapter 9

NO LECTURE Essay due Friday 30 September CLASS-FREE PERIOD

Learning

Dr. Stephen Moston

Chapter 6

Cognitive Processes

Dr. Stephen Moston

Chapter 8

Motivation

Dr. James Neill

Chapter 11

Therapies

Dr. Bruce Stevens

Chapter 15

Indigenous Psychology

Dr. Diana Grace

e-reserve

Overview

Dr. Diana Grace

The unit will be co-delivered with Psychology 102G (8562).

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Unit Resources
Lists of required texts/readings Gerrig, R. J., Zimbardo, P. G., Campbell, A. J., Cumming, S. R., & Wilkes, F. J. (2008). Psychology and life (Australian ed.). Sydney: Pearson Education Australia. CALL NUMBER: BF121. G47 2009 Burton, L. J. (2010). An interactive approach to writing essays and research reports in psychology (3rd ed.). Brisbane, Australia: John Wiley & Sons. CALL NUMBER: BF76.7.B87 2010 Textbooks are available for purchase from the University Co-op Bookshop. There are also a small number of copies of texts held in the library.

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Materials and equipment None.

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Unit website Log onto the Psychology 102 Moodle site via the following URL: http://learnonline.canberra.edu.au/course/view.php?id=6215

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Assessment
Assessment overview Due date of assignments Weighting (total = 100%) Addresses learning outcome (Numbers refer section 2a) 1, 2, 3 Addresses generic skill (Numbers refer section 2b) 2

Assessment item (including exams held in the exam period) Moodle Quizzes

Ongoing throughout the semester On or before 5:00pm Friday 30 September (Week 7) Research participation slips are due on or before 5:00 pm Friday 18 November (Week 14) During University exam period

20%

Essay

30%

1, 2, 3, 4

1, 2

Research Participation

5%

1, 3

Final Exam

45%

1, 2, 3

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PLEASE READ THIS IMPORTANT INFORMATION CAREFULLY AND THOROUGHLY. Assignment Cover Sheet: A signed Assignment Cover Sheet must be included with all assessment submitted. The Assignment Cover Sheet is available on the Moodle site. Assessment items cannot be marked until a signed assignment cover sheet is submitted. Late penalties may be applied until a signed assignment cover sheet is submitted. Important: Please read the declaration on the Assignment Cover Sheet very carefully before signing. This declaration states that you have not plagiarised. A signature on this declaration indicates that you understand what plagiarism is and that you have not plagiarised any part of your assignment. Penalties for plagiarism include failure of the assessment and/or the unit. If, after reading this declaration, you are unsure as to whether the work you are submitting includes plagiarised material, please consult with the unit convenor. It is better to do this before the assignment is marked, rather than after. Plagiarism: Plagiarism is a serious academic offence and may result in failure of the assessment and/or the unit. Students plagiarising the work of other students, or copying material without appropriate acknowledgement from journal articles, textbooks, the internet, or any other sources will be referred to the Associate Dean (Education) of the Faculty of Health who will decide on the penalty to be applied. 5b Details of each assessment item

(i) Moodle Quizzes There will be ten online quizzes through Moodle as follows: Quiz Number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Topic Sensation and Perception Mind and Consciousness Social Cognition and Relationships Social Processes and Culture Intelligence Learning Cognitive Processes Motivation Therapies Indigenous Psychology Quiz Availability Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6 Week 7 Week 10 Week 11 Week 12 Week 13 Week 14
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What do I need to know? You may attempt each quiz once. Each quiz will: - consist of approximately 10 questions; - have a 15 minute time limit; - be available for 1 week (Monday to Sunday); - assess knowledge of content covered in the relevant lectures, tutorials and readings. If you exceed the 15 minute time limit, your score will automatically be zero for that quiz. Each quiz is worth 2% of your total assessment. This assessment is worth 20% of your final mark for this unit. (ii) Essay You are required to write an essay of 1,5001 words on one of the following topics: 1. What is the role of promises in intimate relationships? Discuss with reference to relevant psychological theory and research. Starter reference (available via e-reserve): Peetz, J. & Kammrath, L. (2011). Only because I love you: Why people make and why they break promises in romantic relationships. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 100, 887-904. OR 2. How does culture impact on an individuals psychology? Discuss with reference to relevant psychological theory and research. Starter reference (available via e-reserve): Leung, A. K-Y. & Cohen, D. (2011). Within- and between-culture variation: Individual differences and the cultural logics of honour, face, and dignity cultures. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 100, 507-526. OR 3. What can neuroscience tell us about individual differences in intelligence? Discuss with reference to relevant psychological theory and research. Starter reference (available via e-reserve): Deary, I. J., Penke, L. & Johnson, W. (2010). The neuroscience of human intelligence differences. Nature Reviews: Neuroscience, 11, 201-211.

The word count of 1,500 words is calculated from the first word of the introduction to the last word of the conclusion. The reference list is not included in the word count. Plus or minus 10% is acceptable (i.e., the essay must not be shorter than 1,350 words and must not exceed 1,650 words. Penalties for over-length will be applied. Page 8 of 13
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What do I need to know? Your essay must answer the set question; do not come up with an alternative title. Essay questions must be answered with reference to appropriate theory and research. Starter references are available via e-reserve and must be used. Your essay should include a minimum of six references (including the starter reference). An abstract is required. Textbooks are useful for doing background reading on the topic. However, the main sources of information for your essay should be peer-reviewed journals and edited book chapters. Referencing must conform to the format prescribed by the American Psychological Association (APA). For further information on citations and references in psychological writing, students should refer to the recommended text (Burton, 2010) or to the 6th edition of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (available in the library). The essay is due on or before 5:00pm on Friday 30 September (Week 7). Submit your essay in the Psychology 102 assignment box, located outside of 3B41. In addition, an identical electronic copy of your essay must be submitted via Moodle by the due time/date to avoid late penalties. Late submissions (without an approved extension) will incur a 5% penalty per day. Note that a weekend will count as two days and a long-weekend as three days. In addition, late submissions (without an approved extension) will receive minimal written feedback. Your essay is worth 30% of your final mark for this unit and will be assessed according to the criteria presented below: Marking criteria: 1. Abstract ( /2 marks) Effectively summarised the essay 150 words maximum
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Total 2. Content ( /20 marks) Answered all parts of the question Covered relevant psychological theories Covered research evidence appropriately, e.g., by including relevant, current, and appropriately detailed information on theory and research Provided critical evaluation of theories and research evidence Adopted an appropriate viewpoint based on the literature presented Linked theory and research to the topic Included comment in the conclusion on the current state of the literature and implications for argument presented Total 3. Structure ( /3 marks) Included appropriate introduction outlining topic and significance Clear and logical progression of ideas Drew essay together in a sound and concise conclusion Total

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4. Referencing ( /3 marks) Appropriate choice of material (i.e., peer-reviewed journals and edited book chapters; not general textbooks or websites References cited appropriately throughout essay using APA style References list presented in APA style Total 5. Presentation ( /2 marks) Spelling, punctuation, language and expression (clear and concise) Total

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(iii) Research Participation What do I need to know? Participating in current research projects is an important, and recognised, way of learning about the research process. In return for 3 hours participation in approved research projects this semester, you will receive 5% towards your total mark for this unit (or the appropriate pro-rata amount e.g., if you undertake only 1.5 hours of research participation, you will receive 2.5%). Approved research projects will be advertised on the Moodle website for this unit and/or on the Psychology notice board, outside Room 3B25 (the Psychology Administration Office). At the end of the research session, the researcher will provide you with a Research Project Participation (RRP) slip which must be signed by the researcher. Students are required to collate the RRP slips they acquire throughout the semester. These are to be stapled, together with an assignment cover sheet, and placed in the Psychology 102 assignment box, located outside of 3B41, no later than 5:00pm on Friday 19 November (Week 14). It is the students responsibility to ensure that all details are correctly recorded on the RPP slip and that their slips are submitted on time. Students are strongly advised to keep a copy of RPP slips for their own records. Please DO NOT submit individual RPP slips. As mentioned above, they need to be collated and submitted TOGETHER with an assignment cover sheet upon completion of your participation in the research projects. If you submit individual RPP slips, it will be assumed that they constitute your total research participation and ONLY the pro-rata amount of credit will be given. You may participate in additional research if you wish, but remember that the maximum credit you will receive for this unit is 5% for three hours research participation. Additional participation will not result in additional credit. Participation in research is encouraged, but it is of course voluntary. If you feel unable to undertake research participation, a series of assignments worth 5% in total may be offered as an alternative. Please contact the unit convenor via email for details. Note also that approved research projects cannot be guaranteed for those who leave their participation to the last minute.

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(iv) Final Exam What do I need to know? The final exam will take place during the university examination period and will be based on readings, tutorials, online modules and lecture material from the entire semester. Books, notes and calculators will not be allowed in the exam room. The final exam will consist of multiple-choice questions only and will be two (2) hours long. Further details of the exam will be provided during the final lecture. The final exam is worth 45% of your final mark for this unit. 5c Special assessment requirements In order to pass this unit, students must submit ALL assessment items. Students must also achieve an overall mark of at least 50%. Extensions: Please read this information BEFORE contacting the unit convenor for an extension. Extensions for the essay will only be granted in exceptional circumstances. Requests will require documentary evidence (see below for information on acceptable documentation) and must be submitted to the unit convener. To request an extension please follow these steps: 1. Obtain a "Request for Extension" form from the Psychology administrative assistant (Room 3B25). 2. Ensure you have documentary evidence (see below for information on acceptable documentation) and submit to the unit convener for approval (before the assignment is due). If approved, the unit convener will sign and return the form to you via the administration office. This approval form must be attached to your assignment when you submit it. Any assessment item submitted without an approved extension will incur a 5% penalty per day. Note that a weekend will count as two days and a long-weekend as three days. An extension will not be granted on the grounds of academic or employment workload, for undocumented issues, for illnesses lasting less than one week, or for technical problems. No extension will be granted without appropriate documentation, and extensions cannot be granted before documentation is provided. Documentation for extensions: Appropriate documentation for extension applications includes the following: 1. A medical certificate signed by a registered medical, dental or health practitioner. The certificate must contain the registered provider number, the duration of the students incapacity to study, and the date of consultation. 2. A death notice or other appropriate documentation for bereavement.

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Assignments submitted after the due date: Assignments submitted after the due date, regardless of whether an extension was granted, may be returned at a later date than those submitted on time. This may mean that students submitting a late essay may not have their essay results before the final examination. The end of semester is the Friday of the last week of lectures. No written work will be accepted after this day unless an extension has been granted in writing before the end of semester. Such extensions will be granted only in exceptional circumstances. Unit convenors may grant an extension beyond the end of the semester only until the first day of the examination period. The Head of Centre must approve all extensions beyond this date before the end of semester. Such extensions will only be granted in exceptional circumstances. 5d Supplementary assessment Supplementary assessment is available as per the Assessment Policy (7.10-7.20) and the Supplementary Assessment Policy Framework (https://guard.canberra.edu.au/policy/policy.php?pol_id=2901). Academic Integrity Students have a responsibility to uphold University standards on ethical scholarship. Good scholarship involves building on the work of others and use of others work must be acknowledged with proper attribution made. Cheating, plagiarism, and falsification of data are dishonest practices which contravene academic values. Text-matching software Text-matching software may be used for the electronic checking of plagiarism. Plagiarism can also be detected through a range of methods including staff familiarity with the subject area, and random searches on internet search engines using key phrases from student work.

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Student Responsibility
Workload The amount of time you will need to spend on study in this unit will depend on a number of factors including your prior knowledge, learning skill level and learning style. Nevertheless, in planning your time commitments you should note that for a 3cp unit the total notional workload over the semester or term is assumed to be 150 hours. These hours include time spent in classes. The total workload for units of different credit point value should vary proportionally. For example, for a 6cp unit the total notional workload over a semester or term is assumed to be 300 hours. Special needs Students who need assistance in undertaking the unit because of disability or other circumstances should inform their Unit Convener or UC AccessAbility as soon as possible so the necessary arrangements can be made. Attendance requirements Students are expected to attend all lectures and tutorials. Withdrawal If you are planning to withdraw please discuss with your unit convener. Information on withdrawal, including important deadlines is available at http://www.canberra.edu.au/student-services/reenrolment/determine_your_study_program_and_register_on_osis/withdrawal_of_units
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Required IT skills It is expected that all students will have basic word processing-skills and be able to perform literature searches using databases. If you are unfamiliar with searching specialist data bases for accessing Psychology Journals please see the UC library site for details of training sessions: http://www.canberra.edu.au/library/research-gateway/research-skills-training Costs The UC Co-op Bookshop price of your Gerrig textbook (as advised June 2011) is $142.20 or $129.40 for Co-op Bookshop members. The price of the Burton text (as advised June 2011) is $51.95 or $47.25 for Co-op Bookshop members. Please note that this is the price for current stock. If more stock needs to be ordered the price may change. Work Integrated Learning Not applicable. Additional information Announcements made via lectures and/or Moodle are deemed to have been made to the whole group. The Health Resource Centre (HLRC) is located in 12C24. It is a facility designed to enhance the learning and university experience for health students with particular emphasis on students in their first year. A drop-in service of students helping students is also available.

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Student Feedback
All students enrolled in this Unit will have an opportunity to provide anonymous feedback on the Unit at the end of the Semester via the Unit Satisfaction Survey which will be presented to you on OSIS. Your lecturer may also invite you to provide feedback on his/her teaching through anonymous in-class questionnaires. Despite overall high satisfaction with the unit in 2010, the following changes have been implemented as a result of student feedback. Quizzes have been maintained and increased in number to provide the opportunity for ongoing feedback throughout the semester. Additional self-directed online activities are being trialled. The weighting of the essay and the final exam have been reduced. Please note also that a change in lecture times has not been possible due to the university scheduling of large classes. All lectures, however, will be audio recorded.

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Authority of this Unit Outline

Any change to the information contained in Section 2 (Academic content), and Section 5 (Assessment) of this document, will only be made by the Unit Convener if the written agreement of Head of Discipline and a majority of students has been obtained; and if written advice of the change is then provided on the unit site in the learning management system. If this is not possible, written advice of the change must be then forwarded to each student enrolled in the unit at their registered term address. Any individual student who believes him/herself to be disadvantaged by a change is encouraged to discuss the matter with the Unit Convener.

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