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Thinking, Judgement and Decision Making (PSYC90104)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Overview
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The science of judgment and decision-making is an important emerging area of study incorporating elements of psychology and behavioral economic theory. This includes the cognitive basis of decision-making, preference formation, belief updating, and related cognitive processes, using methods from psychology, cognitive neuroscience, and economics. We will explore the biases and heuristics that can lead to bad decisions, the mechanisms of individual and group decision-making, and how we can make better decisions. We will examine “nudges” (e.g., choice architecture to encourage positive decisions), unconscious impacts on decision-making, and the latest in behavioral science to inform our understanding of judgment and decision-making. All of these theories will be discussed in relation to real-world decision scenarios.
Intended learning outcomes
- Understand the science of judgment and decision-making from a theoretical and applied perspective
- Use data and evidence from the literature to develop choice-architecture to address real-world problems
- Understand the heuristics and biases that limit our decision-making capabilities
- Understand mechanisms for improving decision-making capabilities in individuals and teams
Last updated: 8 March 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 8 March 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Essay
| Week 10 | 50% |
Exam
| During the examination period | 50% |
Additional details
HURDLES
Attendance at more than 80% of classes is a hurdle requirement.
Students must complete all components of the assessment and achieve an aggregate score of 50% in the subject to be eligible for a pass.
Last updated: 8 March 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Stefan Bode Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 36 hours (1 x 2hr lecture and 1 x 1hr tutorial per week) Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 27 February 2023 to 28 May 2023 Last self-enrol date 10 March 2023 Census date 31 March 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2023 Assessment period ends 23 June 2023 Semester 1 contact information
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Last updated: 8 March 2024
Further information
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Prescribed texts
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Last updated: 8 March 2024