Attitude and Behaviour Change (PSYC90102)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
Contact information
Semester 2
Principal Coordinator:
Iain Walker
iain.walker@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
| Availability | Semester 2 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
This subject focuses on the nature and structure of attitudes. We will examine how attitudes are formed, when and how they can be changed, and whether attitudes predict behaviour. We will explore emerging issues of implicit attitudes and the debates around implicit attitude measurement. We will also examine how attitude and behaviour change research impacts real world situations such as prejudice and discrimination, consumer behaviour, and social issues such as smoking, healthy eating and exercise initiatives.
Intended learning outcomes
At the end of the course, students should be able to
- Describe the main theories of attitude development and change
- Compare and contrast the methods used in assessing attitudes
- Describe how attitudes can inform and explain social issues
- Evaluate the link between attitudes and behaviours
- Critically assess the challenges of real-word behaviour change scenarios
Generic skills
- Competence in analysing problems
- Competence in developing and evaluating solutions
- Critical thinking skills
- Competence in synthesising literature on a problem
- Skills in written communication.
Last updated: 26 March 2025
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Corequisites
Non-allowed subjects
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: 26 March 2025
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Written exam
| Week 5 | 20% |
Essay assignment of 2,000 words
| Week 10 | 50% |
Final exam
| During the examination period | 30% |
Attendance of at least 80% of the classes. Hurdle requirement: Attendance of at least 80% of the classes. In case of failure to meet the attendance requirement, additional work related to the missed class activities (e.g., short 500 word essay on missed topic) will be required before a passing grade can be awarded. | From Week 1 to Week 12 | 0% |
Additional details
Students must submit all assessment components and achieve an aggregate score of 50% in the subject to be eligible for a pass.
Last updated: 26 March 2025
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Coordinator Iain Walker 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 22 July 2024 to 20 October 2024 Last self-enrol date 2 August 2024 Census date 2 September 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 20 September 2024 Assessment period ends 15 November 2024 Semester 2 contact information
Principal Coordinator:
Iain Walker
iain.walker@unimelb.edu.au
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Last updated: 26 March 2025
Further information
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Last updated: 26 March 2025