| Type: | Postgraduate Subject |
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| Code: | PSYC71-410 |
| EFTSL: | 0.125 |
| Faculty: | Faculty of Society and Design |
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| Credit: | 10 |
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Description
This subject introduces students to experimental methods in psychology. It examines the historical context of psychological research, the fundamentals of research design, and their application in visual and auditory perception, cognitive psychology, psychophysiological experiments and measurements, and advanced psychometrics. The subject provides advanced training in the critical evaluation of theory, research, and scientific reporting in experimental psychology.
Subject details
Learning outcomes
- Demonstrate understanding of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings and historical trends in experimental psychology.
- Demonstrate practical skills in laboratory based and other psychological research.
- Demonstrate comprehension and application of a broad and coherent body of knowledge of Psychology, with depth of understanding of underlying principles, theories and concepts in the discipline, using a scientific approach.
- Demonstrate basic assessment strategies in situations appropriate to psychological practice and knowledge of psychometric theory and principles of the construction, cultural considerations, implementation and interpretation of some of the more widely used standardised psychological test instruments.
- Cultural responsiveness in research methods, including with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures
Enrolment requirements
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Nil |
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| Assumed knowledge: |
Assumed knowledge is the minimum level of knowledge of a subject area that students are assumed to have acquired through previous study. It is the responsibility of students to ensure they meet the assumed knowledge expectations of the subject. Students who do not possess this prior knowledge are strongly recommended against enrolling and do so at their own risk. No concessions will be made for students’ lack of prior knowledge.
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| Restrictions: |
This subject is not available to
This subject is not available as a general elective. To be eligible for enrolment, the subject must be specified in the students’ program structure. |
Subject outlines
- September 2024 [Standard - Human Experimental Psychology]
- January 2024 [Standard - Human Experimental Psychology]
- September 2023 [Standard - Human Experimental Psychology]
- January 2023 [Standard - Human Experimental Psychology]
- September 2022 [Standard - Human Experimental Psychology]
- January 2022 [Standard - Human Experimental Psychology]
- September 2021 [Standard - Human Experimental Psychology]
- January 2021 [Standard - Human Experimental Psychology]
- September 2020 [Standard - Human Experimental Psychology]
- January 2020 [Standard - Human Experimental Psychology]
- September 2019 [Standard - Human Experimental Psychology]
- January 2019 [Standard - Human Experimental Psychology]
- September 2018 [Standard - Human Experimental Psychology]
- January 2018 [Standard - Human Experimental Psychology]
- September 2017 [Standard - Human Experimental Psychology]
Subject dates
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September 2024
Standard Offering Enrolment opens: 14/07/2024 Semester start: 09/09/2024 Subject start: 09/09/2024 Last enrolment: 22/09/2024 Teaching census: 04/10/2024 Withdraw - Financial: 05/10/2024 Withdraw - Academic: 26/10/2024
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| Enrolment opens: | 14/07/2024 |
| Semester start: | 09/09/2024 |
| Subject start: | 09/09/2024 |
| Last enrolment: | 22/09/2024 |
| Teaching census: | 04/10/2024 |
| Withdraw - Financial: | 05/10/2024 |
| Withdraw - Academic: | 26/10/2024 |