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PYB100 Foundation Psychology

Lecture One (Week 1) - Introduction to the Unit

• Instructor: Associate Professor Brooke Andrew

Course Overview

Topics Discussed

• Teaching team

• Available resources

• Assessment details

• Important academic policies

• Introduction to PYB100 and a brief history of psychology

Goals of PYB100

• Introduce major subfields and perspectives in psychology

• Develop understanding of research methods in psychology

• Increase comprehension of human behavior

• Provide a basis for future psychology learning

• Visual representation of thinking via Pixabay image

Staff Contacts

Unit Coordinator

• A/Prof Brooke Andrew

• Room: B530, O Block, Kelvin Grove

• Email: pyb100@qut.edu.au

Assistant Unit Coordinator

• Dr. Olivia Miller

• Email: pyb100@qut.edu.au

• For queries, use the PYB100 email address

Teaching Team

Lecturers

• Prof. Hinze Hogendoorn

• Anna Tate

• Assoc. Prof. Adrian Kelly

• Dr. Stephanie Tobin

• Prof. Ottmar Lipp

• Dr. Areana Eivers

• Dr. Olivia Miller

• Assoc. Prof. Esben Strodl

• Assoc. Prof. Erin O’Connor

Tutors

• Georgia Gowlett

• Lc King

• Jack Riek

• Olivia Bullen

• Jasmin Patel

• Sources for images referenced

Lecture and Tutorial Plan

Schedule Overview

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Lecture and Tutorial Details

• Lectures will be held on campus and recorded for later access.

• Benefits of attending lectures:

  • Maintain up-to-date information

  • Ask questions

  • Connect with fellow students

• Tutorials available during selected weeks, either in-person or online.

• Important for skill building and applying concepts learned in lectures.

Resources

Textbook

• Burton, L., Westen, D., & Kowalski, R. (2022). Psychology: 6th Australian and New Zealand edition. John Wiley and Sons.

• Formats available through QUT bookshop, QUT library, and publisher websites.

• Resources on APA style include:

  • Shakespeare-Finch, J. (2020). A guide to formatting in psychology (3rd ed.). Pearson Education.

Online Resources Available Through Canvas

• Syllabus, teaching schedule, assessment details, online quizzes, and lecture materials available.

Assessment in PYB100

Types of Assessment

1. Summative Assessments: Count towards final grade

   • Critical Literature Review (Essay): 40%, due April 11 via Canvas

   • Final Exam: 60%, exact date to be confirmed

2. Formative Assessments: No marks attached but crucial for learning and revision

   • Online quizzes

Academic Integrity

• Importance of ethical behavior in all academic work.

Common Integrity Violations

• Cheating, collusion, plagiarism, self-plagiarism.

Academic Integrity Guidelines

• All submitted work must be original.

• Acknowledge sources correctly using APA formatting.

• Avoid using generative AI tools except for specific conditions (e.g., spelling and grammar checks).

Applied Research Participation

• Involvement in research projects can contribute up to 5% of final grade.

• Modes of participation:

  • Online: Up to 3 hours

  • Face-to-face: At least 2 hours

A Brief History of Psychology

Definition

• Psychology is the scientific study of mental processes and behavior, exploring interactions between the two.

Historical Roots

• Understanding psychology's origins informs current practices.

Foundational Figures

• Wilhelm Wundt established the first psychological laboratory and introduced introspection.

Major Psychological Schools of Thought

Structuralism vs. Functionalism

Structuralism (Edward Titchener)

• Focused on breaking down consciousness into basic elements.

Functionalism (William James)

• Emphasized understanding the function of consciousness.

The Rise of Behaviorism

Behaviorism (John B. Watson)

• Advocated excluding internal states from psychological study.

Gestalt Psychology

• Countered behaviorism by focusing on holistic perception.

Psychoanalysis (Sigmund Freud)

• Examined the influence of the unconscious on behavior.

Humanism

• Highlighted individual potential and personal growth through figures like Maslow and Rogers.

Modern Trends

Emphasis on Context

• Examined the role of cultural and historical contexts in psychology.

Perspectives in Psychology

Overview

• Issues can be evaluated through multiple perspectives without a unified paradigm.

Major Influences

• Psychodynamic, Behaviourist, Humanistic, Cognitive, and Evolutionary perspectives.

Psychodynamic Perspective

• Focuses on unconscious motivations and conflicts.

Behaviourist Perspective

• Centers on learning from environmental stimuli.

Humanistic Perspective

• Promotes self-actualization and individual motivation.

Cognitive Perspective

• Investigates mental processes in information processing.

Evolutionary Perspective

• Links behavior to survival and reproductive success.

Integrative Approach

• Biopsychosocial model incorporates biological, psychological, and social factors.

Upcoming Content

Week 2

• Focus on Research Methods and understanding scholarly research in tutorials as well as a continuation of course materials.