Abstract

This subject provides students with an advanced understanding of human behaviour and mental processes. One half of this subject covers the principles, processes, and mechanisms of learning. We examine the major theories of learning, and the empirical support for and applications of these theories. The other half of this subject … For more content click the Read More button below.

Syllabus

Non-associative learning (habituation and sensitisation)Pavlovian Associative LearningOperant ConditioningApplications of major theories of learningPerception and attentionMemoryLanguageDecision MakingConsciousness

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
1.
be able to demonstrate breadth of knowledge across the theories and mechanisms of learning;
2.
be able to demonstrate breadth of knowledge across the theories and models of cognition;
3.
be able to critically analyse and evaluate the evidence base of key theories of learning;
4.
be able to critically analyse and evaluate the evidence base of major models of cognition;
5.
be able to present a coherent rationale for undertaking an empirical study of learning and/or cognition;
6.
be able to report the method and results of an empirical study of learning and/or cognition; and
7.
be able to discuss and evaluate the method and findings of an empirical study in learning and/or cognition.

Enrolment restrictions

Not available to students who have completed both PSY307 and PSY308. Students in the Graduate Diploma of Psychology are not allowed to enrol in this subject