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PSYC2015: Brain and Behavioural Psychology
2025 unit information
This unit explores four foundational areas in psychology: learning and behaviour, clinical psychology, developmental psychology, and neuroscience. The lecture series emphasizes the underlying processes that shape behaviour, emotions, and motivation, examining both typical development and the emergence of psychopathologies. In tutorials, students will engage in a behaviour change group project, where they analyze the sources of their own behavior, design and implement a change plan, and assess its impact on behaviour and mental health. This project is particularly relevant for students interested in applied and clinical psychology. Additional tutorial modules focus on developmental psychology and neuroscience, providing a comprehensive understanding of these key areas.
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| Study level | Undergraduate |
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| Academic unit | Psychology Academic Operations |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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PSYC1002 |
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Corequisites:
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None |
| Prohibitions:
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PSYC2010 or PSYC2910 or PSYC2011 or PSYC2911 or PSYC2915 |
| Assumed knowledge:
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Understand and apply the principles, theories, and concepts of the following core areas of Psychology: Learning and Motivation, Mental Health Conditions and Clinical Psychology, Developmental Psychology, and Neuroscience and Biological Psychology
- LO2. Design and implement a personal behaviour change plan and evaluate its impact on mental health
- LO3. Apply the knowledge and skills of psychology in a manner that is reflexive, culturally appropriate and sensitive to the diversity of individuals, including with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
- LO4. Understand the important historical and contemporary issues that affect the mental health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
- LO5. Conduct collaborative projects demonstrating interpersonal skills and teamwork
- LO6. Communicate the project outcomes in a range of formats, including APA style written reports and oral presentations
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