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PSYU1102 Introduction to Psychology II Session 2, Special circumstances 2021 Department of Psychology

Contents General Information

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Learning Outcomes

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General Assessment Information

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Assessment Tasks

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Delivery and Resources

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Policies and Procedures

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Disclaimer Macquarie University has taken all reasonable measures to ensure the information in this publication is accurate and up-to-date. However, the information may change or become out-dated as a result of change in University policies, procedures or rules. The University reserves the right to make changes to any information in this publication without notice. Users of this publication are advised to check the website version of this publication [or the relevant faculty or department] before acting on any information in this publication. Notice As part of Phase 3 of our return to campus plan, most units will now run tutorials, seminars and ot her small group activities on campus, and most w ill keep an online version available to those stude nts unable to return or those who choose to conti nue their studies online. To check the availability of face-to-face activities f or your unit, please go to timetable viewer. To ch eck detailed information on unit assessments visit your unit's iLearn space or consult your unit conv enor.

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General Information Unit convenor and teaching staff Unit Convenor Dr Natasha Todorov [email protected] Credit points 10 Prerequisites Corequisites Co-badged status Unit description This unit introduces some of the most interesting topics in psychology and psychologists as "scientist-practitioners". In this unit we will study the areas of health psychology, social psychology, developmental psychology, organisational psychology, perception, and cognition. A demonstration will be provided of how both basic and applied research is utilised in day-today life.

Important Academic Dates Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://students.mq.edu.au/important-dates

Learning Outcomes On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to: ULO1: Demonstrate knowledge of a range key concepts in psychology. ULO2: Demonstrate effective and appropriate use of information technology. ULO3: Apply critical thinking and research skills. ULO4: Critically analyse key relevant concepts in psychology. ULO5: Show an awareness of the range of ethical issues in psychology. ULO6: Demonstrate effective communication skills.

General Assessment Information Please note the following: 1.

Late submissions, without an approved extension, will receive a 5% per day penalty

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including weekends and public holidays. If you submit the assessment task 10 days or more beyond the due date, you will be awarded a maximum of 50% of the overall assessment marks. No further submissions will be accepted after the marked assignments are returned and feedback is released to students. That is, no submissions will be accepted after 5pm October 28, 2021 2.

Word count penalty: 5% of the possible mark will be deducted per 100 words over the word

limit for the assessment task. An additional 99 words beyond the limit can be written without penalty. 3. All extensions on assessments need to be formally requested via ask.mq.edu.au in line with the special consideration policy. 4. Any requests for remark need to follow the Psychology process and must be applied within 2 weeks of the assessment task being returned. Information will be provided on iLearn. 5.

It is Psychology policy that letter grades, not numeric marks, are released for written

assessment tasks. 6. The final exam for this unit is currently scheduled to occur online for this unit. Students are expected to make themselves available for the exam, at the date and time set by the University, in line with the Assessment Policy and Procedure. 7. Supplementary assessment tasks will only be provided following an approved Special Consideration application, and only when appropriate. Supplementary assessment tasks, including supplementary exams, can be in a different format to the original assessment task. 8. Sitting the final exam is compulsory in order to be eligible to pass the unit. Any student who does not attempt the final exam will be granted a Fail Absent (FA) grade.

Assessment Tasks Name

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Hurdle

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Research Participation

5%

No

Week 13

Final Examination

45%

No

Formal Exam Period

Online Quizzes

20%

No

Week 9 and Week 12

Essay

30%

No

Week 8

Research Participation Assessment Type 1: Participatory task Indicative Time on Task 2: 4 hours Due: Week 13 Weighting: 5%

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Participation in research studies (or an alternate research activity). Marks are awarded based on the number of hours of participation.

On successful completion you will be able to: • Demonstrate effective and appropriate use of information technology. • Apply critical thinking and research skills. • Show an awareness of the range of ethical issues in psychology.

Final Examination Assessment Type 1: Examination Indicative Time on Task 2: 20 hours Due: Formal Exam Period Weighting: 45%

Final examination held within the University’s formal exam period, in accordance with relevant requirements.

On successful completion you will be able to: • Demonstrate knowledge of a range key concepts in psychology. • Critically analyse key relevant concepts in psychology. • Show an awareness of the range of ethical issues in psychology.

Online Quizzes Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test Indicative Time on Task 2: 10 hours Due: Week 9 and Week 12 Weighting: 20%

Two online quizzes testing understanding of unit content.

On successful completion you will be able to: • Demonstrate knowledge of a range key concepts in psychology. • Demonstrate effective and appropriate use of information technology. • Critically analyse key relevant concepts in psychology.

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• Demonstrate effective communication skills.

Essay Assessment Type 1: Essay Indicative Time on Task 2: 38 hours Due: Week 8 Weighting: 30%

A psychology essay, critically reviewing a key concept or finding in psychological research.

On successful completion you will be able to: • Demonstrate knowledge of a range key concepts in psychology. • Demonstrate effective and appropriate use of information technology. • Apply critical thinking and research skills. • Critically analyse key relevant concepts in psychology. • Show an awareness of the range of ethical issues in psychology. • Demonstrate effective communication skills.

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If you need help with your assignment, please contact: • the academic teaching staff in your unit for guidance in understanding or completing this type of assessment • the Learning Skills Unit for academic skills support.

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Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation

Delivery and Resources Recorded lectures will be available via ilearn each week of session. Readings associated with lectures will be made available through the University Library (Leganto) or be drawn from the textbooks. All lecture and tutorial material be examinable. Tutorial classes are held weekly, starting in week 2, with both on-campus and online class options. At the time of publishing this unit guide, most tutorial classes are scheduled to be held on campus. Class availability can be seen via eStudent class enrolment: the location of the class indicates if it is an online class or an on-campus class. However, in line with Public Health guidelines, this approach will be revised if and when necessary due to the COVID pandemic, in alignment with University policy. Changes or updates will be communicated via iLearn and/or emails sent to student email accounts. Students should stay up to date with the latest University

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advice at the following website: https://www.mq.edu.au/about/coronavirus-faqs/information-for-st udents The required text for this unit is: Lilienfeld, S., Lynn, S., Namy, L., Woolf, N., Jamieson, G., Marks, A. & Slaughter, V. (2018). Psychology: From inquiry to understanding (3rd ed.). Frenchs Forest, Australia: Pearson Australia. The recommended text is: American Psychological Association (2020). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (7th ed.). Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.

Policies and Procedures Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://staff.m q.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policy-centr al). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching: • Academic Appeals Policy • Academic Integrity Policy • Academic Progression Policy • Assessment Policy • Fitness to Practice Procedure • Grade Appeal Policy • Complaint Management Procedure for Students and Members of the Public • Special Consideration Policy (Note: The Special Consideration Policy is effective from 4 December 2017 and replaces the Disruption to Studies Policy.) Students seeking more policy resources can visit the Student Policy Gateway (https://students.m q.edu.au/support/study/student-policy-gateway). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey. If you would like to see all the policies relevant to Learning and Teaching visit Policy Central (http s://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/p olicy-central).

Student Code of Conduct Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/admin/other-resources/student-conduct

Results Results published on platform other than eStudent, (eg. iLearn, Coursera etc.) or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be

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made available in eStudent. For more information visit ask.mq.edu.au or if you are a Global MBA student contact [email protected]

Grading Macquarie University, and Psychology undergraduate courses, follow standards-based assessment of student performance. All individual assessment tasks are subject to moderation, consistent with the Assessment Policy and Procedure. A student’s final mark for this unit, and associated grade, must reflect their attainment of the unit learning outcomes, and is not necessarily a simple summation of their individual assessment items

Student Support Macquarie University provides a range of support services for students. For details, visit http://stu dents.mq.edu.au/support/

Learning Skills Learning Skills (mq.edu.au/learningskills) provides academic writing resources and study strategies to help you improve your marks and take control of your study. • Getting help with your assignment • Workshops • StudyWise • Academic Integrity Module The Library provides online and face to face support to help you find and use relevant information resources. • Subject and Research Guides • Ask a Librarian

Student Enquiry Service For all student enquiries, visit Student Connect at ask.mq.edu.au If you are a Global MBA student contact [email protected]

Equity Support Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Service who can provide appropriate help with any issues that arise during their studies.

IT Help For help with University computer systems and technology, visit http://www.mq.edu.au/about_us/ offices_and_units/information_technology/help/. When using the University's IT, you must adhere to the Acceptable Use of IT Resources Policy. The policy applies to all who connect to the MQ network including students.

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