Course overview
Why do people think, feel and act the way they do? What is psychology and how does it help us to answer this question? This course provides an introduction to foundational concepts and topics within contemporary psychology. You will learn about research, theories, concepts, and applications of psychological science in diverse topics such as biological bases of behaviour, developmental psychology, motivation and emotion, personality and intelligence, mental health, and memory and cognition. This course provides a strong foundation for your future learning in psychology.
Course learning outcomes
- Describe core concepts, theories and principles in select areas of psychology.
- Identify key methodological approaches in psychological research.
- Find and review psychological literature on a specific topic.
- Evaluate knowledge claims regarding psychological theory.
- Produce written reports that adhere to the conventions of writing for psychology.