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An introduction to social psychology, developmental psychology, personality and individual differences, and abnormal psychology.
Psychology is a diverse and thriving science devoted to understanding behaviour and the human mind. In PSYC106 you will receive an introduction to five major domains: personality, abnormal, social, developmental, and organisational psychology. You will also learn about the different research methods used in each of these domains.
On successfully passing this course, students will:Have learned some of the key terms used in the study of developmental, social, abnormal, and applied psychology.Have gained an understanding of key concepts and theories in development, social, abnormal and applied psychology.Have practiced some of the research techniques in the labs that are used to gain scientific knowledge in psychology.Have demonstrated elementary abilities in handling quantitative data is psychology.Have demonstrated abilities to write clearly about research procedures and data in research assignments.
PSYC103, PSYC104
Fleur Pawsey
Kate Williams and Sophia Dawson
Schacter, D., Gilbert, D., Wegner, D., & Hood, B; Psychology ; 3rd European Edition; London: Palgrave, 2020.
NOTE: Required readings will be assigned and/or supplied on Learn in each weeks’ section.
Domestic fee $892.00
International fee $4,563.00
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
For further information see School of Psychology, Speech and Hearing .