psy1hpm hist, phil
HISTORY, PHILOSOPHY AND METHODOLOGY OF PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE
PSY1HPM
2016
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject introduces students to the philosophical, historical and methodological foundations of psychology providing them with a solid basis for understanding the nature of theoretical development of the discipline. This outcome is achieved by critically examining how theories are developed and used in psychology and examining how these theories are operationalised in experimental contexts. In teams, students will be required to develop and operationalise their own research question and present the results of this enquiry to the class.
SchoolSchool of Psychology & Public Health
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorSimon Crowe
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Enrolment in this unit is restricted. Admission into SBPS or SHP or SBPSB or SBPSW or SBBS or BVBBSW or SZPSOT or LWLBS or LWLPS or LWLPSB or LWLPY or LWLPYB or RBBS or SZSS or by approval from the subject coordinator. Students enrolled in courses for which this unit is not core must obtain the approval of the subject coordinator prior to enrolment.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects PSY11PSA, PSY1PSA, PSY1PYA, PSY12PSB, PSY1PSB, PSY1PYB
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Students will identify and use appropriate information sources to support a written argument.
- Activities:
- Task: Use library resources, search databases and access journal articles in order to provide reference information for a Discussion and Display Poster (DDP) and written argument Formative: Tutorial Class Exercises Formative and Summative: 10% Research Critique provides feedback directly applicable to 35% Laboratory Report. Summative: A mark for use of references is built into marking criteria for written assessments and the DDP (approximately 10% for each piece of assessment).
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
02. Students will design and conduct a basic study as a team on a behavioural phenomenon of their choice and present this for discussion with their peers.
- Activities:
- Task: Develop an aim and hypothesis, and collect data in the form of observations on a behavioural phenomenon of their choice and present this for discussion and feedback. They will be expected to comment on the reliability and validity of such data in making a conclusion Formative: Tutorial Class Exercises Formative and Summative: 10% Research Critique provides feedback directly applicable to 35% Laboratory Report
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
03. Students will evaluate and critically analyse research design, analysis and interpretation of a basic investigation in Psychology.
- Activities:
- Task: Analyse the outcome of behavioural observations for methodological issues and suggest future directions for further research. Formative: Tutorial Class Exercises Formative and Summative: 10% Research Critique provides feedback directly applicable to 35% Laboratory Report Summative: Logic and Content, and Organisation and Argument contribute to 40% and 20% of the total mark for each written assessment, respectively.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
04. Students will be able to develop a logical and well supported conclusion for their written assessments based on empirical evidence.
- Activities:
- Formative: Tutorial Class Exercises Formative and Summative: 10% Research Critique provides feedback directly applicable to 35% Laboratory Report. Summative: Logic and Content, and Organisation and Argument contribute to 40% and 20% of the total mark for each written assessment, respectively.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
05. Students will be able to present all written work in current edition APA format.
- Activities:
- Formative: Tutorial Class Exercises Formative and Summative: 10% Research Critique provides feedback directly applicable to 35% Laboratory Report. Summative: Ten percent of the grade awarded to each written assessment is based on correct APA formatting, a further 10% is awarded for general presentation and writing style
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
06. Students will learn the ethical guidelines governing psychological practice and psychological research, as well as demonstrate appropriate academic conduct (e.g. avoiding plagiarism and collusion)
- Activities:
- Formative: Tutorial Class Exercises. Summative: Examination Questions
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
07. Students will develop and apply an understanding of the historical, philosophical and methodological foundations of Psychology.
- Activities:
- Formative: Tutorial Class Exercises. Summative: Examination Questions.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
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Albury-Wodonga, 2016, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment size390
Enrolment information TBA TBA
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSimon Crowe
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Two 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 5-minute group poster presentation | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 06 | |
| one 1500-word laboratory report | 35 | 01, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| one 2-hour examination | 45 | 06, 07 | |
| one 500-word research critique | 10 | 01, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
Bendigo, 2016, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment size390
Enrolment information TBA TBA
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSimon Crowe
Class requirements
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Two 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 5-minute group poster presentation | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 06 | |
| one 1500-word laboratory report | 35 | 01, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| one 2-hour examination | 45 | 06, 07 | |
| one 500-word research critique | 10 | 01, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
Melbourne, 2016, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment size390
Enrolment information TBA TBA
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSimon Crowe
Class requirements
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Two 1.0 hours lecture other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 5-minute group poster presentation | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 06 | |
| one 1500-word laboratory report | 35 | 01, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| one 2-hour examination | 45 | 06, 07 | |
| one 500-word research critique | 10 | 01, 03, 04, 05, 06 |