James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2023

PY1102 - Exploring Psychology: from Perception to Reality

Subject Description

Psychological science explores the 'how and why' behind processes and behaviour. This subject provides a systematic introduction to the way in which humans perceive, process, learn, retrieve, respond to and utilise information about their environment. Students are introduced to the pivotal concepts and seminal works in a number of key areas in psychology: sensation and perception, consciousness, personality, thought and language, intelligence, psychological disorders, social cognition, and group processes. In order to gain an integrated and comprehensive overview of the content and methodology of psychology as a whole, students who have not already done PY1101 are encouraged to do so.

Learning Outcomes

• develop a preliminary grounding in the intellectual history of the discipline in key areas of psychology
• identify the way humans perceive, process, learn, retrieve, respond to and utilise information about their environment
• compare the methods of psychological science and their application in relation to mental processes and behaviour

Subject Assessment

• Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (50%) - Individual
• Written > Test/Quiz 1 - (10%) - Individual
• Written > Reflection/reflective task 1 - (10%) - Individual
• Written > Lab/Practical report - (30%) - Individual

Note that minor variations might occur due to the continuous subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.

Special Assessment Requirements

Passing requirements: must attempt and submit all assessment items; achieve a cumulative score of at least 50% after the application of any penalties such as late penalties.

Inadmissible Subject Combinations:  PY1105 WS1007

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