2495 (v.5) Psychology 213 (Learning and Motivation)

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Area:	School of Psychology
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	3.0
Lecture:	1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Tutorial:	1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Prerequisite(s):	13019 (v.2) Psychology 123 or any previous version AND     13020 (v.2) Psychology 124 or any previous version     OR     1441 (v.4) Psychology 114 or any previous version
Syllabus:	Examination of the majors areas of learning such as classical and operant conditioning complex learning and reviews models of human learning. The fundamentals of memory coding, storage and retrieval will be examined. The conceptual and methodological problems involved in studying motivation, and various theories of motivation.
Unit Outcomes:	On successful completion of this unit students will be able to - Distinguish between the different types of learning. Demonstrate understanding of major theories and studies (both historical and contemporary) in classical and instrumental/operant conditioning, social and cognitive learning. Demonstrate knowledge of the fundamental aspects of memory coding, storage and retrieval. Distinguish between different approaches and theories of motivation. Demonstrate use of methods and techniques used in learningand motivational research and reporting of research. Apply relevant knowledge to applications in normal and problem behaviour.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
Unit References:	Bell J.A., (2000), Simple and Associative Learning, Perth, Curtin University of Technology. Bell J.A., (2000), Complex Learning and Motivation, Perth, Curtin University of Technology. Anderson J.R., (1995), Learning and Memory, NY, John Wiley and Sons.
Unit Texts:	Lieberman D.A., (2000), Learning - Behaviour and Cognition, 3rd ed., Belmont, Wadsworth/Thompson Learning.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Students are to attend one 2 hour lecture per week and one 2 hour laboratory per fortnight. Assessment will involve two components - Workbooks (2) each worth 25%, End-of-semester exam 50%. This is by grade/mark assessment.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y