Introduction
This unit explores the role of theory in a range of core and contemporary domains of psychological research. Through lectures, workshops, and written assignments, students will examine the processes of deriving hypotheses from theory and updating theory in light of results. Particular focus is placed on (i) the role of theory in understanding and resolving current, cutting-edge issues in psychological research, (ii) using theory to anticipate and interpret various plausible patterns of results for students’ own research theses.
Summary 2021
| Unit name | Complexity and Controversy in Psychology |
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| Unit code | KHA452 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Health and Medicine School of Psychological Sciences |
| Discipline | Psychology |
| Coordinator | Christine Padgett |
| Level | Honours |
| Available as student elective? | No |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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Requisites
Prerequisites
Prior completion of a three-year APAC accredited sequence in psychology.
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | 3-hr lecture and workshop weekly |
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| Assessment | 2-hr Exam 50%, Assignment (1500 words) 50%. |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | Information about any textbook requirements will be available from mid November. |
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| Recommended |
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