PSYC2014-Syllabus-2015 PDF

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PSYC2014 Unit of Study Cod

PSYC2014

Coordinator

Dr Niko Tiliopoulos Office: Room 448, Brennan MacCallum Building Phone: 9036 9223 E-mail: [email protected] Webpage: http://sydney.edu.au/science/psychology/staff/nikot/

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Professor Fiona White Office: Room 426, Brennan MacCallum Building Phone: 9351 3246 E-mail: [email protected] Webpage: http://sydney.edu.au/science/psychology/staff/fionaw/

Mr Simon Jackson Office: Room 310,Griffith Taylor Building Phone: 90367268 E-mail: [email protected] Dr Fiona Hibberd Office: Room 451, Brennan MacCallum Building Phone: 9351 2867 E-mail: [email protected] Webpage: http://sydney.edu.au/science/psychology/staff/fionah/

Teaching fellow Ms Caroline Fielden E-mail: [email protected]

Course format

3 x one-hour lectures/week x 13 weeks (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday) 1 x one-hour tutorial/week x 12 weeks 13 x two-hour field/library research

Credit point value

6 Credit Points

Prerequisites

12 credit points of First Year Psychology including PSYC1001 & PSYC1002

Assessments

Each assessment is compulsory. This means that you must complete all three assessments to be eligible to pass this unit. Students who fail to do so will receive an Absent Fail.

Assessment type Critical essay 2000 words

Lectures are audio-recorded

Due date Online on Mon, Aug 31st (Week 6), before 4pm

Intelligence quiz Week 13 during tutorials Exam During exam period two-hour, MSQ and at the end of semester written components

Return date On-time submissions by Mon, Sept

% of total mark 28th,

4pm

This is also the last possible date/time for submission of the assignment with or without extension

35%

End of STUVAC (Fri, 6 Nov)

15%

University final results release date

50%

Total %

100%

 NB. is very important that you read the general administrative guidelines for submission of written work, penalties for late work, assessment criteria, procedures for applying for extensions and special consideration in the Undergraduate Student Guide here (It is your responsibility to ensure that you are familiar and adhere to the Student Guide): http://sydney.edu.au/science/psychology/current_students/doc/Psych_UG_Student_Guide.pdf Students who apply for and are granted either special arrangements or special consideration for examinations in units offered by the Faculty of Science will be expected to sit any replacement assessments in the two weeks immediately following the end of the formal examination period. Later dates for replacement assessments may be considered, where the application is supported by appropriate documentation and provided that adequate resources are available to accommodate any later date.

Course participation

It is a requirement to pass the course that you attend a minimum of 80% of tutorials. IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO ATTEND THE TUTORIALS YOU ARE ENROLLED IN TO BE MARKED AS PRESENT. Tutors cannot be expected to notify other tutors to confirm your attendance if you do not attend your enrolled tutorials.

University of Sydney –Syllabus, Intermediate Psychology, 2015

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TEXTBOOKS Main:

Murphy, K. et al. (2010). PSYC2014: Personality & Intelligence I (3rd ed.). Frenchs Forest: Pearson Australia.

Additional:

Monte, C. F. (1999). Beneath the mask: An introduction to theories of personality (6th ed.). Orlando, FL: Harcourt Brace.

This book is out of print – please do not buy a more recent edition. The relevant chapters will be provided to you via eLearning

Further reading material will be placed on the course’s blackboard page and in the Reserve section of the library

UNIT

OF STUDY DESCRIPTION

General description: The main aim of this course is to introduce students to a number of influential theories in personality and intelligence. Students will be exposed to some conceptual analysis and will be expected to gain an understanding and be able to examine critically the various theories covered. Furthermore, students will be introduced to key topics in the scientific study and assessment of individual differences (Psychometrics) in personality and intelligence. The course will cover both conceptual (e.g. validity and reliability) and applied (e.g. Factor Analysis) elements of statistical psychometric inference. Specific Graduate Attributes & Student Learning Outcomes for Personality & Intelligence I This course is structured around the graduate attributes associated with the scientist-practitioner model, the basis for the training of psychologists in Australia and internationally. Graduate Attributes are the generic skills, abilities and qualities that students should acquire during their university experience and the School of Psychology is committed to providing an environment to promote these skills. In addition, this unit of study will provide students with generalised and transferable skills that will also be useful in careers outside psychology. The following graduate attributes and student learning outcomes will be developed through lectures, tutorial and assessment activities in particular. They will be assessed primarily in the coursework and the final examination. 1. Knowledge and Understanding of Personality & Intelligence I Display basic knowledge and understanding of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in Personality & Intelligence.  Student learning outcomes: (i) To stimulate an interest in the contribution of personality and differential psychologists to the understanding of the individual, their attitudes, motives, behaviour, and thought across the lifespan, and the foundations of differential group differences. (ii) Ability to describe, explain and evaluate research studies and theories in the area of personality and differential psychology. (iii) Ability to describe the course of personality and intelligence development, their foundations, function, and consequences. 2. Research Methods in Personality & Intelligence I Understand, apply and evaluate basic research methods in Personality & Intelligence, including research design, data analysis and interpretation, and the appropriate use of technologies.  Student learning outcomes: (i) To develop a critical understanding of the major methods of research and assessment in these areas. (ii) To critically assess the major theories and research findings in these areas. (iii) To interpret statistical analyses. (iii) Use basic web-search, word-processing, database, email, spreadsheet, and data analysis programs. (iv) Design and conduct basic studies to address psychological questions: Frame research questions; undertake literature searches; critically analyse theoretical and empirical studies; formulate testable hypotheses; operationalise variables; choose an appropriate methodology; make valid and reliable measurements; analyse data and interpret results; and write research reports.

University of Sydney – Syllabus, Intermediate Psychology, 2015

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3. Critical Thinking Skills in Personality & Intelligence I Respect and use critical and creative thinking, sceptical inquiry, and the scientific approach to solve related problems.  Student learning outcomes: (i) Demonstrate an attitude of critical thinking that includes persistence, open-mindedness, and intellectual engagement. (ii) Evaluate the quality of information, including differentiating empirical evidence from speculation. (iii) Evaluate issues and behaviour using different theoretical and methodological approaches. (iv) Use reasoning and evidence to recognise, develop, defend, and criticise arguments and persuasive appeals. (v) Demonstrate a capacity for higher-order analysis, including the capacity to identify recurrent patterns in human behaviour. 4. Values in Personality & Intelligence I Value empirical evidence; act ethically and professionally; and understand the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity.  Student learning outcomes: (i) Recognise and respect social, cultural, linguistic, spiritual, and gender diversity. (ii) Use information in an ethical manner (e.g., acknowledge and respect the work and intellectual property rights of others through appropriate citations in oral and written communication). (iii) Exhibit a scientific attitude in critically thinking and learning about human behaviour, and in creative and pragmatic problem solving. (iv) Be able to recognise and promote ethical practice in research and academic correspondence. (v) Promote evidence-based approaches to understanding behaviour, motivation, and thought. 5. Communication Skills in Personality & Intelligence I Communicate effectively in a variety of formats and in a variety of contexts.  Student learning outcomes: (i) Write a standard research report and essay using American Psychological Association (APA) structure and formatting conventions. (ii) Write effectively in an essay and research report formats, and for a variety of purposes (e.g., informing, arguing). (iii) Demonstrate effective oral communication skills in various formats (e.g., debate, group discussion) and for various purposes. (iv) Collaborate effectively, demonstrating an ability to: Work with groups to complete projects within reasonable timeframes; manage conflicts appropriately and ethically. 6. Learning and the Application of Personality & Intelligence I Understand and apply psychological principles to personal and interpersonal issues.  Student learning outcomes: (i) To develop an awareness of the applications of the theories and research findings in Personality & Intelligence. (ii) Apply psychological concepts, theories, and research findings to solve problems in everyday life and in society. (iii) Understand major areas of applied Personality & Intelligence. (iv) Demonstrate a capacity for independent learning to sustain personal and professional development in the changing world of the science and practice of psychology.

University of Sydney – Syllabus, Intermediate Psychology, 2015

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SYLLABUS Personality & Intelligence I (PSYC2014) Lecture outlines will be posted on the course’s eLearning site Wk

Lecture

Lecture topics

1 (27-July) 1

Differential Psychology: Applied Individual Differences Personality & Intelligence assessment I: Tests & Measurements

2

Tutorial No tutorial

Personality & Intelligence assessment II: Basic concepts in measurement Personality & Intelligence assessment III: Validity & reliability I 4 (03-Aug)

3

Tiliopoulos

5

Personality & Intelligence assessment IV: Validity & Reliability II

6

Personality & Intelligence assessment V: Factor Analysis I

Tiliopoulos

7 (10-Aug)

Personality & Intelligence assessment VI: Factor Analysis II

Tiliopoulos

8

Personality & Intelligence assessment VII: Putting it all together

Psychodynamic theories I: The foundations of psychoanalysis in Freud’s theories of hysteria & psycho-sexual development 10 (17-Aug) Psychodynamic theories II: Dreams as wish-fulfilments; recent evidence Psychodynamic theories III: Unconscious processes: first & second 11 topographies; evidence of defence mechanisms Psychodynamic theories IV: The motivational concept of drive; 12 intra-psychic conflict; recent evidence Psychodynamic theories V: Key differences between classical 13 (24-Aug) psychoanalysis & contemporary object relations theory Psychodynamic theories VI: Guest speaker, David Muir 14 15 Psychodynamic theories VII: Recent conceptions of narcissism & superego

16 (31-Aug) Essay Due 6 17 18 19 (07-Sept) 7

Psychometrics I

Psychometrics II

22 (14-Sept) 23 24 9

Behavioural theories: Watson & Skinner Humanistic theories: Maslow & Rogers Social Cognitive theory (i): Bandura

Humanistic Traits theories: Allport The lexical approach to personality traits I: Cattell & the 16PF

25 (21-Sept) 26 27

The lexical approach to personality traits II: The Big-5, Part I The lexical approach to personality traits III: The Big-5, Part II The psychobiological approach to personality traits I: The Big-3 The psychobiological approach to personality traits II

(05-Oct)

Public Holiday (Labour Day) – No lecture / tutorial

Tiliopoulos Hibberd Hibberd Hibberd

Psychodynamic I

Hibberd Hibberd Psychodynamic II

Muir Hibberd Hibberd

Psychodynamic theories VIII: Jokes & Humour

Social Cognitive theory (ii): Bandura Traits theories of personality: Introduction & revision

20 21

8

Tiliopoulos

5

9

4

Tiliopoulos Tiliopoulos

3

2

Staff Tiliopoulos

Psychodynamic III

Humanistic/ Existential

White White White White Tiliopoulos Tiliopoulos

Traits I

Tiliopoulos Tiliopoulos

Traits II

Tiliopoulos Tiliopoulos Tiliopoulos

Study Vacation: Monday 28 September to Friday 2 October

10

28 29 30 (13-Oct)

11

31 32 33 (29-Oct)

12

34 35 36 (26-Oct)

13

37 38

Introduction & history of intelligence Models of intelligence I: The psychometric approach Models of intelligence II: Alternative approaches Creativity Emotional intelligence Sex differences in intelligence Racial differences in intelligence Environmental influences on intelligence Age differences in intelligence The concept of test bias Applications of personality & intelligence: Putting it all together

What is intelligence?

Jackson Jackson Jackson

Creative Intelligence

Fielden Fielden Jackson

Tacit knowledge Intelligence quiz

Jackson Jackson Fielden Fielden Fielden

STUVAC: Monday 2 November to Friday 6 November (week 14)

EXAMINATION PERIOD: Monday 9 November to Saturday 21 November (weeks 15 & 16) NOTE You are expected to be here over the full examination period, we cannot re-schedule your examination. If you have a legitimate reason to reschedule your examination (e.g., jury duty, service), make an application through the Faculty for Special Arrangements: http://sydney.edu.au/science/cstudent/ug/forms.shtml University of Sydney –Syllabus, Intermediate Psychology, 2015

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