Monash College Handbook

PSYCHOLOGY 1B (MCD6110)

Purpose

MCD6110 Psychology 1B is the second unit in the psychology stream. The aim of MCD6110: Psychology 1B is to give students a comprehensive understanding of key aspects of cognition, social psychology, abnormal psychology and research design and analysis. In the unit there is a strong emphasis on practical work and understanding research methods in psychology. The assignments are linked to these goals.

Prerequisites

Nil

Learning outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

1. identify and describe key aspects of cognition, social psychology, abnormal psychology and research design and analysis;
2. apply their knowledge of research design and analysis to experimental situations; and
3. develop skills in report writing and other aspects of scientific communication

Assessment

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