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PSYC2015: Brain and Behavioural Psychology
2027 unit information
This unit explores four foundational areas in psychology: neuroscience, learning and behaviour, developmental psychology, and clinical psychology. The lecture series emphasizes the underlying processes that shape behaviour, emotions, and motivation, examining both typical development and the emergence of psychopathologies. Tutorial activities are organised around three applied themes. Students first examine evidence from behavioural neuroscience and learning research, exploring how findings from animal and human studies can inform our understanding of contemporary behavioural and mental health challenges. They then explore culturally responsive approaches to mental health and wellbeing, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives on Social and Emotional Wellbeing. In the final part of the semester, students apply behaviour change principles to understand, design, and evaluate strategies for improving health, wellbeing, and everyday behaviour. Throughout the tutorial program, students develop skills in scientific reasoning, communication, collaboration, and the application of psychological knowledge to real-world problems.
Unit details and rules
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| Study level | Undergraduate |
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| Academic unit | Psychology Academic Operations |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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PSYC1002 |
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Corequisites:
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None |
| Prohibitions:
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PSYC2010 or PSYC2910 or PSYC2011 or PSYC2911 or PSYC2915 |
| Assumed knowledge:
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Understand and apply the principles, theories, and concepts of the following core areas of Psychology: Learning and Motivation, Mental Health Conditions and Clinical Psychology, Developmental Psychology, and Neuroscience and Biological Psychology
- LO2. Design and implement a personal behaviour change plan and evaluate its impact on mental health
- LO3. Apply the knowledge and skills of psychology in a manner that is reflexive, culturally appropriate and sensitive to the diversity of individuals, including with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
- LO4. Understand the important historical and contemporary issues that affect the mental health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
- LO5. Conduct collaborative projects demonstrating interpersonal skills and teamwork
- LO6. Communicate the project outcomes in a range of formats, including APA style written reports and oral presentations
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| Session | MoA ? | Location | Outline ? |
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Semester 1 2027
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
Outline unavailable
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