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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.
What it unlocks (8)
- Psychological testing and assessmentPSY2041
- Personality and social psychologyPSY2042
- Organisational psychology and workplace wellbeingPSY2112
- Psychological disordersPSY3032
- Addiction studiesPSY3190
- Mental health and wellbeing in diverse communitiesPSY3214
- Suicide prevention and supportPSY3251
- Foundations for family violence practiceSWM3127
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