PSY4111 Psychology 1A

This unit provides students with an introduction to the broad foundations of psychology as a scientific discipline. Students will explore psychology's historical origins and be introduced to a series of core psychological topics including: learning, development, sensation and perception, personality and the neurobiological basis of behaviour. There will be a strong emphasis on understanding how theories within psychology are supported by scientific research. Topics will also be viewed through the lens of Australian Indigenous psychology, and the important role of cultural competency in understanding human behaviour will be examined. Finally, students will be introduced to academic writing and the process of conducting a literature review.