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PSYCH 109G
: Mind, Brain and Behaviour2022 Semester Two (1225)
Topics covered may include: the nature of sensory and perceptual processes, the cause of perceptual illusions, the structure and function of the human brain, approaches to animal and human learning, models of human language and memory, and the design of psychological experiments. A laboratory component, in which students are required to participate as subjects, forms part of the course.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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PSYCH 109G
: Mind, Brain and Behaviour2022 Semester One (1223)
Topics covered may include: the nature of sensory and perceptual processes, the cause of perceptual illusions, the structure and function of the human brain, approaches to animal and human learning, models of human language and memory, and the design of psychological experiments. A laboratory component, in which students are required to participate as subjects, forms part of the course.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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PSYCH 202
: Biopsychology2021 Semester One (1213)
Provides a basic introduction to the structure and function of the brain, neuropsychology, and genetic and hormonal influences on behaviour. This course includes a compulsory laboratory component.
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage I Psychology or 15 points from BIOSCI 101, 103
Outline is not available yet
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PSYCH 202
: Biopsychology2020 Semester One (1203)
Provides a basic introduction to the structure and function of the brain, neuropsychology, and genetic and hormonal influences on behaviour. This course includes a compulsory laboratory component.
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage I Psychology or 15 points from BIOSCI 101, 103
Outline is not available yet
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PSYCH 203
: Learning and Behaviour2021 Semester Two (1215)
A consideration of the environmental factors that control and modify animal (including human) behaviour. Generally, an experimental laboratory approach is taken, and quantitative theories are stressed. Topics include: classical and operant conditioning, theories of reinforcement, the stimulus control of operant behaviour, behavioural analyses of problem solving, concept learning and language, choice, self control, remembering and experimental design. This course includes a compulsory laboratory component.
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage I Psychology or 15 points from BIOSCI 101, 103
Outline is not available yet
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PSYCH 211
: Psychology for Society2023 Semester Two (1235)
Examines what we do and can know in psychology, and why and how we know it, including philosophy of science, methodology, ethics, research outcomes, and particular methods. Embeds a focus on the cultural context of Āotearoa/New Zealand within which psychological knowledge is applied. Introduces broad content in preparation for more advanced study.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
Outline is not available yet
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PSYCH 211
: Psychology for Society2021 Academic Year Term (1211)
Examines what we do and can know in psychology, and why and how we know it, including philosophy of science, methodology, ethics, research outcomes, and particular methods. Embeds a focus on the cultural context of Āotearoa/New Zealand within which psychological knowledge is applied. Introduces broad content in preparation for more advanced study.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
Outline is not available yet
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PSYCH 300
: Applied Psychology2021 Semester Two (1215)
Discusses psychological issues relating to illnesses and well-being of people in the workplace. Consideration will be given both to the theoretical models which have been developed and to the types of methodology used in their investigation. Emphasis is given to the interplay between science and practice.
Prerequisite: 45 points at Stage II in Psychology and 15 points from STATS 100-125
Outline is not available yet
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PSYCH 303
: Cognitive Science2021 Semester Two (1215)
Provides an introduction to cognitive science and cognitive neuroscience. Topics covered include: visual and auditory perception, attention, memory, thinking and problem-solving. Participation in the laboratory component of this course is compulsory.
Prerequisite: 45 points at Stage II in Psychology and 15 points from STATS 100-125
Outline is not available yet
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PSYCH 303
: Cognitive Science2020 Semester Two (1205)
Provides an introduction to cognitive science and cognitive neuroscience. Topics covered include: visual and auditory perception, attention, memory, thinking and problem-solving. Participation in the laboratory component of this course is compulsory.
Prerequisite: 45 points at Stage II in Psychology and 15 points from STATS 100-125
Outline is not available yet
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PSYCH 305
: Human Neuroscience2024 Semester Two (1245)
Covers material relating to the neural basis of cognitive processes, including perception, attention, memory and language. Students will be introduced to different methods of inferring mind-brain relations in normal and neurologically-impaired individuals, and different ways of conceptualising mind-brain relations, such as connectionism and modularism.
Prerequisite: 45 points at Stage II in Psychology and 15 points from STATS 100-125, or MEDSCI 206 or PHYSIOL 220
Outline is not available yet
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PSYCH 305
: Human Neuroscience2021 Semester Two (1215)
Covers material relating to the neural basis of cognitive processes, including perception, attention, memory and language. Students will be introduced to different methods of inferring mind-brain relations in normal and neurologically-impaired individuals, and different ways of conceptualising mind-brain relations, such as connectionism and modularism.
Prerequisite: 45 points at Stage II in Psychology and 15 points from STATS 100-125, or MEDSCI 206 or PHYSIOL 220
Outline is not available yet
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PSYCH 305
: Human Neuroscience2020 Semester Two (1205)
Covers material relating to the neural basis of cognitive processes, including perception, attention, memory and language. Students will be introduced to different methods of inferring mind-brain relations in normal and neurologically-impaired individuals, and different ways of conceptualising mind-brain relations, such as connectionism and modularism.
Prerequisite: 45 points at Stage II in Psychology and 15 points from STATS 100-125, or MEDSCI 206 or PHYSIOL 220
Outline is not available yet
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PSYCH 306
: Research Methods in Psychology2021 Semester One (1213)
Deals with principles and practices relevant to psychological research, including philosophy of science, research ethics, research design, measurement of dependent variables, describing and analysing data, and interpreting results. Participation in the laboratory component of this course is compulsory.
Prerequisite: 45 points at Stage II in Psychology and 15 points from STATS 100-125
Outline is not available yet
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PSYCH 308
: Directed Study2022 Semester Two (1225)
A course of research supervised by a staff member and written up as a course for publication instead of a final examination.
<i>Prerequisite: 45 points at Stage II in Psychology and 15 points from STATS 100-125
Corequisite: Student must be enrolled in (or have completed) an additional 45 points at Stage III in Psychology courses plus Head of School approval</i>
To complete this course students must enrol in PSYCH 308 A and B, or PSYCH 308
Outline is not available yet
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PSYCH 308A
: Directed Study2024 Semester One (1243)
A course of research supervised by a staff member and written up as a course for publication instead of a final examination.
<i>Prerequisite: 45 points at Stage II in Psychology and 15 points from STATS 100-125
Corequisite: Student must be enrolled in (or have completed) an additional 45 points at Stage III in Psychology and Programme Director approval</i>
To complete this course students must enrol in PSYCH 308 A and B, or PSYCH 308
Outline is not available yet
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PSYCH 308B
: Directed Study2024 Semester Two (1245)
A course of research supervised by a staff member and written up as a course for publication instead of a final examination.
<i>Prerequisite: 45 points at Stage II in Psychology and 15 points from STATS 100-125
Corequisite: Student must be enrolled in (or have completed) an additional 45 points at Stage III in Psychology and Programme Director approval</i>
To complete this course students must enrol in PSYCH 308 A and B, or PSYCH 308
Outline is not available yet
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PSYCH 308B
: Directed Study2023 Semester Two (1235)
A course of research supervised by a staff member and written up as a course for publication instead of a final examination.
<i>Prerequisite: 45 points at Stage II in Psychology and 15 points from STATS 100-125
Corequisite: Student must be enrolled in (or have completed) an additional 45 points at Stage III in Psychology courses plus Head of School approval</i>
To complete this course students must enrol in PSYCH 308 A and B, or PSYCH 308
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PSYCH 308B
: Directed Study2022 Semester Two (1225)
A course of research supervised by a staff member and written up as a course for publication instead of a final examination.
<i>Prerequisite: 45 points at Stage II in Psychology and 15 points from STATS 100-125
Corequisite: Student must be enrolled in (or have completed) an additional 45 points at Stage III in Psychology courses plus Head of School approval</i>
To complete this course students must enrol in PSYCH 308 A and B, or PSYCH 308
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PSYCH 309
: Learning2021 Semester One (1213)
A discussion of how behaviour is controlled and modified by discriminative stimuli and by consequential reinforcers and punishers. The emphasis is on laboratory research with animals, but with some human data also considered. Topics include: choice behaviour, punishment, avoidance, psychophysics, memory, and cognition. This course includes a compulsory laboratory component.
Prerequisite: 45 points at Stage II in Psychology and 15 points from STATS 100-125, or 45 points at Stage II in Biological Sciences
Restriction: PSYCH 362
Restriction: PSYCH 362
Outline is not available yet
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PSYCH 310
: Introduction to Clinical Psychology2024 Semester Two (1245)
Describes and evaluates psychological approaches to the assessment and treatment of those mental health problems, in adults and children, most commonly encountered by clinical psychologists. Consideration is given to work in mental health, corrections, child protection and neuropsychology rehabilitation. Issues relevant to Māori mental health, gender, cross-cultural work and prevention are included.
Prerequisite: 45 points at Stage II in Psychology and 15 points from STATS 100-125
Outline is not available yet
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PSYCH 315
: Special Topic2022 Semester Two (1225)
No pre-requisites or restrictions
Outline is not available yet
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PSYCH 319
: Psychology and Gender2021 Semester Two (1215)
The study of gender is crucial to understanding many everyday aspects of our lives, as well as many contemporary social issues. This course provides an introduction to selected key issues in the critical psychology of gender, from a social constructionist perspective. Topics that will be covered include gendered bodies, masculinity and femininity, sexuality, rape, and mental health.
Prerequisite: 45 points at Stage II in Psychology and 15 points from STATS 100-125, or 30 points at Stage II in Gender Studies
Outline is not available yet
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PSYCH 320
: Culture and Psychology2024 Semester Two (1245)
It is through culture that we make sense of ourselves and our world. Of key interest is how culture, ethnicity and context all play a major role in understanding human experience including behaviour, thoughts, and emotions. Emphasis is placed on critical thinking and analytic skills, and helping students think about their own values and norms from a cultural perspective.
Prerequisite: 45 points at Stage II in Psychology and 15 points from STATS 100-125
Outline is not available yet
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PSYCH 320
: Culture and Psychology2021 Semester Two (1215)
It is through culture that we make sense of ourselves and our world. Of key interest is how culture, ethnicity and context all play a major role in understanding human experience including behaviour, thoughts, and emotions. Emphasis is placed on critical thinking and analytic skills, and helping students think about their own values and norms from a cultural perspective.
Prerequisite: 45 points at Stage II in Psychology and 15 points from STATS 100-125
Outline is not available yet
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