This unit of study addresses current issues in personality, psychological testing, intelligence, and individual differences. Students are introduced to different theoretical models used in personality, intelligence, emotional intelligence, and metacognition and expected to critically evaluate these theories based on the supporting research evidence. This unit also presents different psychological testing techniques and methods.
Classes
Two 1 hour lectures and one 2 hour tutorial per week.
Assessment
One 2 hour exam; one 2000-2500 word major essay/report, and in-class activities (e.g., tutorial presentations, in-class quizzes) (100%).
PSYC2012 and (PSYC2014 or PSYC2017)
Semester 1
25 Feb 2019