Monash University Handbook 2010 Undergraduate - Unit

Synopsis

This unit introduces basic principles of psychology with an emphasis on their application in everyday life. The unit is designed to assist the student in understanding human behaviour in various contexts. Topic areas include development, perception, learning, memory, personality, social psychology, stress and coping, group behaviour, and motivation.

Assessment

Examinations (2 x 1 hour): 100%

Contact hours

1-hour lecture and 2-hour workshop per week

Prohibitions

APY1910 is not available in the psychology major or minor, or as a Faculty of Science unit