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Introduction to psychological Inquiry

PSY1023

Synopsis

Introduction to Psychological Inquiry will provide you with an introduction to the ways in which psychological knowledge is created. This unit explores the methods employed by psychological scientists to find answers to problems involving human behaviour.

By engaging in the research process, you will develop the reflexivity, critical and ethical thinking, and communication skills that are foundational to all psychological inquiry.

At the conclusion of this unit, you will have developed an understanding of the strengths, weaknesses and applications of a wide range of research methodologies used to produce knowledge in the discipline of psychology.

Sourced from the Monash Handbook 2026.

Quick facts

Credit points
6
Level
1
Audience
Undergraduate
Type
Coursework
School
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Faculty
Psychology
Handbook year
2026

Prerequisites

No prereqs in the handbook graph.

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Offerings (3)

  • October intake teaching period, Malaysia campusMalaysia · ON-CAMPUS
  • Second semesterMalaysia · ON-CAMPUS / Clayton · FLEXIBLE

Listed in 5 areas of study

  • Behavioural commerceCore units
  • Behavioural commerceCore units
  • PsychologyLevel 1 units (12 credit points)
  • PsychologyLevel 1 units
  • PsychologyLevel 1 units