2499 (v.5) Psychology 211 (Learning & Motivation)

Area:

School of Psychology

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

3.0

Lecture:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Laboratory:

1 x 1 Hours Weekly

Prerequisite(s):

1916 (v.6) Research Methods 111 or any previous version
AND
1917 (v.6) Research Methods 112 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. Be able to distinguish between different approaches and theories of motivation. Be able to demonstrate use of methods and techniques used in learning and motivational research and reporting of research. Be able to 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:

Anderson J.R., (1995), Learning and Memory, NY, John Wiley and Sons. 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.

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 - Two workbooks each worth 25%, End of semester exam 50%. This is by grade/mark assignment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y