Overview
The unit provides a further introduction to the behavioural science of psychology. Topics include social psychology; organisational/industrial psychology; psychopathology; basic processes and principles of cognition; descriptive statistics and an introduction to inferential statistics. Laboratory classes augment students' understanding of the lecture material and provide training in research techniques.
Offerings
S2-01-SAFRICA-ON-CAMPUS
Requisites
Corequisite
Rules
Enrolment Rule
Contacts
Chief Examiner(s)
Dr Maboe Mokgobi
Unit Coordinator(s)
Ms Dionne Morris
Notes
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
Scheduled teaching activities and/or workload information are subject to change in response to COVID-19, please check your Unit timetable and Unit Moodle site for more details.
The unit may be offered as part of the Summer Arts Program.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:
1.
Explain basic cognitive processes.
2.
Describe the social basis of behaviour and psychopathology.
3.
Discuss on a basic level organisational/industrial psychology and its development in South Africa.
4.
Give a basic overview of research methodology and statistical analysis.
5.
Write a psychological report.
Teaching approach
Research activities
Assessment
1 - Assessment Task 1: Critical Essay
2 - Assessment Task 2: Research Proposal
3 - Assessment Task 3: Class Participation Assignments (CPA) - (2 x 5)
4 - Assessment Task 4: Lecture Topic Quizzes (LTQ) - (2 x 5)
5 - Examinations
Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities
Lectures
Practical activities
Workload requirements
Workload
Learning resources
Required resources
Availability in areas of study
Psychology - South Africa