PSY1023 Introduction to psychological Inquiry
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
PSY1023 Introduction to psychological Inquiry is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2024 in Semester 2 at Clayton and Malaysia. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 7 units.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2024
- Semester 2
- Clayton, Malaysia
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
This is the 2024 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before PSY1023
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After PSY1023
7 units list PSY1023 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
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- PSY3251Suicide prevention and supportNo reviews yet
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Enrolment rules
Must be enrolled in a undergraduate course
Overview
Introduction to Psychological Inquiry is designed to provide you with an introduction to the ways in which psychological knowledge is created and explores the methods employed by psychologists to find answers to problems involving human behaviour.
At the conclusion of this unit, you will have developed a greater understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of a wide range of approaches and techniques used to produce knowledge in the discipline of psychology.
You will develop the reflexivity, critical and ethical thinking, and communication skills that are foundational to all psychological inquiry.
This unit is designed to prepare you to undertake advanced studies in both qualitative and quantitative research methods and will improve your psychological literacy and become a critical consumer of psychological knowledge.
Offerings in 2024
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | Flexible |
| Second semester | Malaysia | On campus |
| October intake teaching period, Malaysia campus | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Group presentation research proposal (10 mins presentation)30%
- Qualitative data collection & analysis (Up to 2,000 words & engagement in interview & peer review)50%
- Critical reflections (Up to 1,000 words)20%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Appraise the different theories of knowledge and the methods that are commonly used by psychologists
- 2
Discuss the appropriate application of different theories of knowledge and research methods to various contexts and research questions
- 3
Demonstrate self-awareness, reflexivity, oral and interpersonal communication skills
- 4
Demonstrate cultural safety, ethical and critical thinking skills in appraising and applying psychological knowledge
- 5
Effectively communicate psychological research to a range of audiences
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials24 hours
- Tutorials23 hours
- Seminars24 hours
Two hours of seminars per week.
Two hours of tutorials per week, excluding week 1.
Induction tutorial: 1 hour in Week 1 of semester
Preparation: Eight hours background reading/preparation for lectures, tutorials and assessment tasks per week.
Attendance at tutorials is recommended in order to successfully complete in-class activities and related assessment tasks.
Where it fits
PSY1023 is part of 6 areas of study in the 2024 handbook.
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Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Soon Li Lee
- Mr Jake Hoskin
- Unit Coordinators
- Katherine Dixon
- Safira Abu Bakar
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for PSY1023?
PSY1023 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after PSY1023?
PSY1023 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 7 units, including PSY2041, PSY2042, PSY2112, PSY3032, PSY3190 and PSY3251.
When is PSY1023 offered?
In 2024, PSY1023 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton and Malaysia.
Does PSY1023 have an exam?
No. PSY1023 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include PSY1023?
PSY1023 is part of Behavioural commerce, Behavioural studies and Psychology.