General Information
This subject focuses on the application of psychological and neuroscientific research to areas outside of the lab. That is, what impact does this research have on the “real world”? Topics covered may include the use of psychometric tests for workplace assessment; the application of psychological research to the legal system; innovative approaches to using neuroscience methods to improve health and wellbeing; the application of cognitive, motivational and neuroscience methods to human performance; the rise of “big data” and large scale psychological interventions; and ethical issues involved in the application of psychological theory and research to the real world. Students will develop an understanding of the different and important ways in which psychological research can be applied, the challenges involved in doing so, and the strengths and weaknesses of different disciplines in applied contexts.
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Details
Academic unit: Faculty of Society & Design Subject code: PSYC13-317 Subject title: Applied Psychology Subject level: Undergraduate Semester/Year: May 2020 Credit points: 10.000 -
Delivery & attendance
Timetable: https://bond.edu.au/timetable Delivery mode: Standard Workload items: Attendance and learning activities: -
Resources
Prescribed resources: No Prescribed resources.
After enrolment, students can check the Books and Tools area in iLearn for the full Resource List.iLearn@Bond & Email: iLearn@Bond is the online learning environment at Bond University and is used to provide access to subject materials, lecture recordings and detailed subject information regarding the subject curriculum, assessment and timing. Both iLearn and the Student Email facility are used to provide important subject notifications. Additionally, official correspondence from the University will be forwarded to students’ Bond email account and must be monitored by the student. To access these services, log on to the Student Portal from the Bond University website as www.bond.edu.au
Academic unit: | Faculty of Society & Design |
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Subject code: | PSYC13-317 |
Subject title: | Applied Psychology |
Subject level: | Undergraduate |
Semester/Year: | May 2020 |
Credit points: | 10.000 |
Timetable: | https://bond.edu.au/timetable |
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Delivery mode: | Standard |
Workload items: | |
Attendance and learning activities: |
Prescribed resources: | No Prescribed resources. After enrolment, students can check the Books and Tools area in iLearn for the full Resource List. |
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iLearn@Bond & Email: | iLearn@Bond is the online learning environment at Bond University and is used to provide access to subject materials, lecture recordings and detailed subject information regarding the subject curriculum, assessment and timing. Both iLearn and the Student Email facility are used to provide important subject notifications. Additionally, official correspondence from the University will be forwarded to students’ Bond email account and must be monitored by the student. To access these services, log on to the Student Portal from the Bond University website as www.bond.edu.au |
Enrolment requirements
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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: |
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Assurance of learning
Assurance of Learning means that universities take responsibility for creating, monitoring and updating curriculum, teaching and assessment so that students graduate with the knowledge, skills and attributes they need for employability and/or further study.
At Bond University, we carefully develop subject and program outcomes to ensure that student learning in each subject contributes to the whole student experience. Students are encouraged to carefully read and consider subject and program outcomes as combined elements.
Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)
Program Learning Outcomes provide a broad and measurable set of standards that incorporate a range of knowledge and skills that will be achieved on completion of the program. If you are undertaking this subject as part of a degree program, you should refer to the relevant degree program outcomes and graduate attributes as they relate to this subject.
Subject Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
On successful completion of this subject the learner will be able to:
- Comprehend and apply 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.
- Analyse and critique theory and research in the discipline of psychology and communicate these in written and oral formats.
- Demonstrate an understanding of appropriate values and ethics in psychology.
- Demonstrate self-directed pursuit of scholarly inquiry in psychology.
Generative Artificial Intelligence in Assessment
The University acknowledges that Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen-AI) tools are an important facet of contemporary life. Their use in assessment is considered in line with students’ development of the skills and knowledge which demonstrate learning outcomes and underpin study and career success. Instructions on the use of Gen-AI are given for each assessment task; it is your responsibility to adhere to these instructions.
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Assessment details
Type Task % Timing* Outcomes assessed Literature Review Students will conduct a comprehensive review of the literature on one topic within the context of applied psychology 50% Week 7 1,2,4 Research Plan Students will build on the feedback they received on the first assignment and prepare a research/grant proposal related to applied psychology. This proposal should – but does not have to – be on the same topic as the literature review 50% Week 12 1,2,3,4 - * Assessment timing is indicative of the week that the assessment is due or begins (where conducted over multiple weeks), and is based on the standard University academic calendar
- C = Students must reach a level of competency to successfully complete this assessment.
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Assessment criteria
Assessment criteria
High Distinction 85-100 Outstanding or exemplary performance in the following areas: interpretative ability; intellectual initiative in response to questions; mastery of the skills required by the subject, general levels of knowledge and analytic ability or clear thinking. Distinction 75-84 Usually awarded to students whose performance goes well beyond the minimum requirements set for tasks required in assessment, and who perform well in most of the above areas. Credit 65-74 Usually awarded to students whose performance is considered to go beyond the minimum requirements for work set for assessment. Assessable work is typically characterised by a strong performance in some of the capacities listed above. Pass 50-64 Usually awarded to students whose performance meets the requirements set for work provided for assessment. Fail 0-49 Usually awarded to students whose performance is not considered to meet the minimum requirements set for particular tasks. The fail grade may be a result of insufficient preparation, of inattention to assignment guidelines or lack of academic ability. A frequent cause of failure is lack of attention to subject or assignment guidelines. Quality assurance
For the purposes of quality assurance, Bond University conducts an evaluation process to measure and document student assessment as evidence of the extent to which program and subject learning outcomes are achieved. Some examples of student work will be retained for potential research and quality auditing purposes only. Any student work used will be treated confidentially and no student grades will be affected.
Type | Task | % | Timing* | Outcomes assessed |
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Literature Review | Students will conduct a comprehensive review of the literature on one topic within the context of applied psychology | 50% | Week 7 | 1,2,4 |
Research Plan | Students will build on the feedback they received on the first assignment and prepare a research/grant proposal related to applied psychology. This proposal should – but does not have to – be on the same topic as the literature review | 50% | Week 12 | 1,2,3,4 |
- * Assessment timing is indicative of the week that the assessment is due or begins (where conducted over multiple weeks), and is based on the standard University academic calendar
- C = Students must reach a level of competency to successfully complete this assessment.
Assessment criteria
High Distinction | 85-100 | Outstanding or exemplary performance in the following areas: interpretative ability; intellectual initiative in response to questions; mastery of the skills required by the subject, general levels of knowledge and analytic ability or clear thinking. |
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Distinction | 75-84 | Usually awarded to students whose performance goes well beyond the minimum requirements set for tasks required in assessment, and who perform well in most of the above areas. |
Credit | 65-74 | Usually awarded to students whose performance is considered to go beyond the minimum requirements for work set for assessment. Assessable work is typically characterised by a strong performance in some of the capacities listed above. |
Pass | 50-64 | Usually awarded to students whose performance meets the requirements set for work provided for assessment. |
Fail | 0-49 | Usually awarded to students whose performance is not considered to meet the minimum requirements set for particular tasks. The fail grade may be a result of insufficient preparation, of inattention to assignment guidelines or lack of academic ability. A frequent cause of failure is lack of attention to subject or assignment guidelines. |
Quality assurance
For the purposes of quality assurance, Bond University conducts an evaluation process to measure and document student assessment as evidence of the extent to which program and subject learning outcomes are achieved. Some examples of student work will be retained for potential research and quality auditing purposes only. Any student work used will be treated confidentially and no student grades will be affected.
Study Information
Submission procedures
Students must check the iLearn@Bond subject site for detailed assessment information and submission procedures.
Policy on late submission and extensions
A late penalty will be applied to all overdue assessment tasks unless an extension is granted by the subject coordinator. The standard penalty will be 10% of marks awarded to that assessment per day late with no assessment to be accepted seven days after the due date. Where a student is granted an extension, the penalty of 10% per day late starts from the new due date.
Academic Integrity
The University’s Academic Integrity Policy defines plagiarism as the act of misrepresenting as one’s own original work: another’s ideas, interpretations, words, or creative works; and/or one’s own previous ideas, interpretations, words, or creative work without acknowledging that it was used previously (i.e., self-plagiarism). The University considers the act of plagiarising to be a breach of the Student Conduct Code and, therefore, subject to the Discipline Regulations which provide for a range of penalties including the reduction of marks or grades, fines and suspension from the University.
Bond University utilises Originality Reporting software to inform academic integrity.Feedback on assessment
Feedback on assessment will be provided to students within two weeks of the assessment submission due date, as per the Assessment Policy.
Accessibility and Inclusion Support
If you have a disability, illness, injury or health condition that impacts your capacity to complete studies, exams or assessment tasks, it is important you let us know your special requirements, early in the semester. Students will need to make an application for support and submit it with recent, comprehensive documentation at an appointment with a Disability Officer. Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Office at the earliest possible time, to meet staff and learn about the services available to meet your specific needs. Please note that late notification or failure to disclose your disability can be to your disadvantage as the University cannot guarantee support under such circumstances.
Additional subject information
Subject curriculum
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Introducing Applied Psychology
Housekeeping, introducing applied psychology as a concept. Highlight different ways in which it has been implemented in the past (e.g., application of esoteric research in an applied context vs. disciplines that are explicitly applied)
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Ethics
Cover issues of consent, efficacy, desired outcome, unintended consequences.
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Challenges
Cover practical and theoretical challenges to doing work in this space. What issues are likely to occur, and how are they typically addressed?
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Psychological Assessment
Details basic issues around the development of psychological assessments - an introduction to scale development, task development, reliability, test-retest reliability, validity. Focus is on the practical implications of these issues in applied contexts. Helps establish knowledge for subsequent weeks.
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Attitudes and Behaviour
Focus will be on contemporary and historical theories that have been used in applied settings (e.g., the theory of reasoned action/planned behaviour), and issues around interventions in prejudice.
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Industrial and Organizational
Focus on workplace and organisational change. What issues are there in this discipline, limitations, and practical challenges.
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Forensic Psychology
Applied focus on a forensic context. Can we use psychological research to tell if someone is lying? How reliable are these methods? What issues commonly come up in legal and criminal contexts that psychological research applies to (e.g., eyewitness memory, attention)
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Cognitive Psychology
How and why should we apply cognitive psychology research in applied settings? When does it make sense to, and what kinds of problems can this research solve? This week provides context and background for subsequent weeks (9,10,11). Focus will be on important cognitive psychology research that has had practical implications - either directly or indirectly.
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Human Performance
Covers various applied areas - within and outside of psychology specifically - that have been influenced by psychological research into human performance. For example, sports psychology, learning and skill acquisition, fatigue monitoring.
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Diagnostic and Therapeutic Neuroscience
the application of neuroscientific research and methods to applied contexts. How and why can these methods be used for diagnosis, identification of strengths, and treatment of disorders and degeneration. Examples include Traumatic Brain Injuries, gait monitoring in the elderly, deep brain stimulation, non-invasive stimulations.
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Advances in Applied Neuroscience
Increased accessibility of neuroimaging hardware has led to a proliferation in Brain Computer Interfaces - and related technology. This week will focus these technologies, and how they are and can be used in applied contexts to improve human performance and wellbeing.
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Big Data and Behavioural Insights
Psychological experiments and interventions can be very far removed from the lab or clinic. This week focuses on the advent of big data, behavioural insights, and "nudging". These techniques and disciplines are now frequently used by government departments and private organisations to shape behaviour and change attitudes. Is this ethical? What issues are there with these approaches?