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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 four major domains: personality, abnormal, social, and developmental psychology, in addition to applied and industrial/organizational psychology. You will also learn about the different research methods used in each of these domains.
On successfully passing this course, students will:(a) Have learned some of the key terms used in the study of developmental, social, abnormal, and applied psychology.(b) Have gained an understanding of key concepts and theories in developmental, social, abnormal, and applied psychology.(c) Have practiced some of the research techniques in the laboratory that are used to gain scientific knowledge in psychology.(d) Have demonstrated elementary abilities in handling quantitative data in psychology.(e) Have demonstrated abilities to write clearly about research procedures and data in a research report.(f) Have practiced effective study skills.
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attributes specified below:
Critically competent in a core academic discipline of their award
Students know and can critically evaluate and, where applicable, apply this knowledge to topics/issues within their majoring subject.
PSYC103, PSYC104
For further information see School of Psychology, Speech and Hearing Head of Department
2018 Assessment to be advised
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Domestic fee $834.00
International fee $3,788.00
* 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 .