Mind, Brain & Behaviour 2 (PSYC90098)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
Contact information
Summer Term
Dr Simon Cropper
Overview
| Availability | Summer Term |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
Mind, Brain & Behaviour 2 focuses on the development of the individual and their interaction with their environment and considers what the consequences are, both when this interaction proceeds smoothly and when it does not proceed smoothly.
The subject comprises five core topic areas: Human Development; Social Psychology; Personality Psychology; Clinical Psychology; and Quantitative Psychological Research Methods. In presenting these topics, the subject aims to provide students with knowledge of major theories, historical trends and empirical findings.
An understanding of some basic issues in human development is complemented with an examination of the nature and development of personality and human interaction in social groups and cultural settings.
Moreover, the subject provides opportunity for students to develop and apply a range of fundamental skills in areas of critical thinking, psychological research methods, and communication of psychological knowledge.
A common research-centred framework is adopted and the statistical tools that support this framework are introduced and developed as an integral part of the course.
Intended learning outcomes
Knowledge
On completion of this subject, students should demonstrate a broad understanding of:
- Human Development, Social Psychology, Personality Psychology, Clinical Psychology and Quantitative Methods and varied approaches that comprise the field of psychology;
- Some key psychological concepts and theories from Human Development, Social Psychology, Personality Psychology, Clinical Psychology and Quantitative Methods;
- Cultural diversity and its impact on research methodology in psychology, including an emphasis on the specific ethical requirements for working with Indigenous populations;
- Clinical and social perspectives of psychological health and wellbeing, including correlates of wellbeing and risk factors for diminished wellbeing.
Skills
On completion of this subject, students should demonstrate skills in:
- The use and evaluation of scientific methodology and enquiry, including research design and data analysis;
- The critical evaluation of psychological literature;
- Report writing as it applies to the study of psychology;
- Critically engaging with competing and complementary perspectives of wellbeing.
Applications of Knowledge and Skills
On completion of this subject, students should be able to apply their knowledge and skills to:
- Develop the ability to combine critical evaluation of psychological literature, with research design and data analysis skills to communicate the outcomes of a psychological investigation;
- Understand the importance of individual differences within and between different cultural groups in designing appropriate psychological research.
Generic skills
On completion of the subject students should be able to:
- Apply critical thinking and analytical skills to new issues;
- Apply a hypothesis testing approach to new questions, including formulation of a research question, collection of relevant observations, analysis and interpretation of data using basic descriptive statistics to arrive at a conclusion;
- Communicate the findings of empirical studies.
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSYC10004 | Mind, Brain and Behaviour 2 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| PSYC10007 | Mind, Brain and Behaviour B | September (Online) |
12.5 |
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: 4 March 2025
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
A laboratory report
| During the teaching period | 21% |
A written assessment
| During the teaching period | 21% |
Multiple choice answer test
| During the teaching period | 21% |
Multiple choice answer test
| During the teaching period | 21% |
A test
| During the teaching period | 16% |
| Hurdle requirement: Attendance of at least 80% of laboratory 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. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Additional details
Each of the assessments is scheduled at the end of the period of teaching that addresses the subject matter that is assessed. Students are given the assignment during the week and hand in the following week
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Dates & times
- Summer Term
Principal coordinator Simon Cropper Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 3 February 2025 to 21 February 2025 Last self-enrol date 6 February 2025 Census date 14 February 2025 Last date to withdraw without fail 21 February 2025 Assessment period ends 26 February 2025 Summer Term contact information
Dr Simon Cropper
Time commitment details
170 hours
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Last updated: 4 March 2025
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Haslam, N. (2007). Introduction to Personality Intelligence. London: Sage.
Recommended texts and other resources
Eysenck, M.W. (2009) Fundamentals of Psychology. Hove, Sussex, UK: Psychology Press/Palgrave Macmillan.Smyth,
T.R. (2004) The Principles of Writing in Psychology Basingstoke, Hampshie, UK: Palgrave MacmillanRanzijn
R. McConnochie, K. & Nolan W. (2009) Psychology and indigenous Australians: Foundations of cultural competence. Palgrave MacmillanGravetter
F.J. & Wallnau L.B. (2009) Statistics for the Behavioural Sciences (7th ed.). Belmont CA: Wadsworth/Thomson Learning Gravetter
F.J. & Forzano, L-A. B. (2010) Research Methods for the Behavioural Sciences (custom publication of the complete book) Belmont CA: Wadsworth/Thomson Learning. - Subject notes
- Related Handbook entries
- Links to additional information
Last updated: 4 March 2025