This unit is one of the two introductory units to psychology - the scientific study of mental processes and behaviour. Together these units introduce students to a wide variety of the psychological concepts and theories, and current research findings that are used to explain behaviour.
This unit focuses on; neurological and biological processes, social and cognitive development, intelligence, sensation and perception; consciousness and awareness, cultural perspectives of psychology including indigenous psychology, as well as, psychopathology, and psychological interventions and treatments. This unit presents students with the theoretical underpinnings of understanding human development and behaviour and how each approach applies to diverse contexts and aligns with the ethics, values and principles of psychology.
