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PSYCH 207
: Theories of Personality and Development2023 Semester One (1233)
The major personality theories are presented including: Behavioural, Cognitive, Social-Cognitive, Psychodynamic, Humanistic/Phenomenological, Trait/Dispositional and Biological/Evolutionary. The hypotheses generated by these theories, about development from early childhood onwards and about 'normal' and 'abnormal' behaviour, will be discussed and evaluated in terms of empirical evidence and utility. Attention will be paid to cultural issues of relevance in a New Zealand context.
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage I in Psychology
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PSYCH 211
: Psychology for Society2023 Academic Year Term (1231)
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
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PSYCH 300
: Applied Psychology2023 Semester Two (1235)
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
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PSYCH 303
: Cognitive Science2023 Semester Two (1235)
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
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PSYCH 305
: Human Neuroscience2023 Semester Two (1235)
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
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PSYCH 306
: Research Methods in Psychology2023 Semester One (1233)
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
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PSYCH 308A
: Directed Study2023 Semester One (1233)
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
: Learning2023 Semester One (1233)
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
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PSYCH 310
: Introduction to Clinical Psychology2023 Semester Two (1235)
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
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PSYCH 311
: Advanced Topics in Social Psychology2023 Semester One (1233)
Focuses on a number of key topics in social psychology. Modules examine interpersonal influence and close relationships, collective behaviour, prejudice and social issues, and social identity and well-being.
Prerequisite: 45 points at Stage II in Psychology and 15 points from STATS 100-125
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PSYCH 313
: Psychology of Communication Disorders2023 Semester One (1233)
Studies the links between psychological processes and communication disorders. Hearing and speech and language development will be covered. A range of communication disorders will be introduced. Psychosocial aspects of communication disorders including impact on self-esteem, health-related quality of life, peer/interpersonal relationships and educational and behavioural consequences of communication disorders in children will also be discussed.
Prerequisite: 45 points at Stage II in Psychology and 15 points from STATS 100-125
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PSYCH 317
: Evolution, Behaviour and Cognition2023 Semester One (1233)
How does behaviour in non-human animals evolve? Do other animals have language? Do they have culture? Can human behaviour be explained in evolutionary terms? This course addresses these questions and the methods that can be used to answer them.
Prerequisite: 45 points at Stage II in Psychology and 15 points from STATS 100-125, or 45 points at Stage II in Biological Sciences
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PSYCH 319
: Psychology and Gender2023 Semester Two (1235)
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
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PSYCH 320
: Culture and Psychology2023 Semester Two (1235)
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
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PSYCH 323
: Changes across the Lifespan2023 Academic Year Term (1231)
A range of topics in applied psychology will be addressed with an emphasis on how those topics fit within the traditional organizing principle of developmental psychology. This will include consideration of theoretical perspectives and methods used to investigate the developing mind across the lifespan.
Prerequisite: PSYCH 211
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PSYCH 324
: The Behaving Brain2023 Academic Year Term (1231)
A range of topics in applied psychology will be addressed with an emphasis on how those topics fit within the traditional organizing principle of cognitive science. This will include consideration of the evolved cognitive architecture of minds, and the structure and function of brains.
Prerequisite: PSYCH 211
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PSYCH 325
: Social Processes2023 Academic Year Term (1231)
A range of topics in applied psychology will be addressed with an emphasis on how those topics fit within the traditional organizing principle of social psychology. This will include consideration of social cognition, social influence, attitudes, politics, and identity.
Prerequisite: PSYCH 211
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PSYCH 326
: Life Span Development2023 Semester Two (1235)
The development of people across the life span is studied. Describes key milestones in development and examines the causes and processes that produce stability and change in people's development over time. Topics discussed will include aspects of cognitive, social and physical development with consideration given to biological, societal and family influences. Attention will also be given to development within the New Zealand context.
Prerequisite: 45 points at Stage II in Psychology and 15 points from STATS 100-125
Restriction: PSYCH 316
Restriction: PSYCH 316
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PSYCH 370A
: Research Project2023 Semester One (1233)
The main focus of the research project is to undertake practical research-related activities under the direction of a supervisor. The work undertaken will be communicated by the student in the form of a research report. The research activities across the year will give students a broader experience of research and academic activities in the School of Psychology.
<i>Prerequisite: 45 points at Stage II in Psychology and 15 points from STATS 100-125
Corequisite: 45 points at Stage III or above in Psychology and Head of School approval</i>
Restriction: PSYCH 308
To complete this course students must enrol in PSYCH 370 A and B, or PSYCH 370
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PSYCH 399
: Capstone: Communicating Psychology2023 Semester Two (1235)
Focuses on communicating psychological ideas and research using different media (e.g., podcast, short film, print media, symposia, grant proposals). Students will be required to work in groups, but to also engage in individual activities to demonstrate their own understanding of the topics explored by them and others in this course.
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage III in Psychology and 15 points from STATS 100-125
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PSYCH 399
: Capstone: Communicating Psychology2023 Semester One (1233)
Focuses on communicating psychological ideas and research using different media (e.g., podcast, short film, print media, symposia, grant proposals). Students will be required to work in groups, but to also engage in individual activities to demonstrate their own understanding of the topics explored by them and others in this course.
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage III in Psychology and 15 points from STATS 100-125
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PSYCH 700
: Political Psychology2023 Semester Two (1235)
Provides an overview of the intersecting fields of psychology and political science. Seminar-based topics include personality and politics, political socialisation, voting behaviour, media effects, rational choice vs. symbolic politics, the competency of the electorate, the psychology of legitimacy, and other timely issues. Attention will be paid to the international literature, though New Zealand-based research will also be discussed.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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PSYCH 707
: Psychology of Offending2023 Semester One (1233)
Covers psychological theories of crime and violence, empirical research relevant to the assessment and treatment of youth and adult offending, with particular emphasis on violent and sexual offending, and the range of roles for psychologists in forensic and correctional settings such as prisons, community and forensic psychiatric hospitals.
No pre-requisites or restrictions