PSY30013 - TP3 2024

Welcome to PSY30013 History and Philosophy of Psychology

Duration One teaching period

Contact hours Recommended 10 hours of study per week

Pre-requisites PSY20006 Cognition and Human Performance

PSY20007 Developmental Psychology

Credit points 12.5

Aim

This unit provides students with a broad and eclectic view of the history and philosophy of psychology. It surveys a selection of interesting and
influential events, people and ideas, and uses these as a focus to critically examine issues that directly and indirectly shape the discipline as it is
practiced today.

Unit learning outcomes (ULOs)

Students who successfully complete this Unit should be able to:

1. describe significant figures, events, and ideas in the history of psychology

2. interpret the significance of these figures/events/ideas with respect to their context
3. identify the impact of these figures/events/ideas on the evolution of psychology as a discipline
4. critically evaluate the philosophical, social, and scientific basis for psychological concepts and methods
5. synthesise arguments concerning psychological opinion, theory, and practice.

Graduate attributes

This unit may contribute to the development of the following Swinburne Graduate Attributes:

Verbal communication.
Communicating using different media.
Collaboration and negotiation.
Teamwork roles and processes.
Information literacy.
Technical literacy.

Set text

There is no individual set eText for this unit. Essential readings are provided in electronic format, within the weekly learning materials.

Unit improvements

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through the Student Feedback Survey and our online teaching staff to help us make improvements to this unit.

Active learning

You will be engaged in an active learning environment, undertaking regular online activities, guided through the learning process by expert
teaching staff who provide regular feedback. On average you will need to dedicate 10 hours each week for your learning that includes readings,
discussion with peers and assessment.

Assignments

Assignment task Word count/ Individual/team Related learning Weighting Due date
Time limit task outcomes (LOs)
(+/- 10%)

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Assignment 1: Workbook 1 As per Individual 1, 2, 3, 4 40% 5pm AEDT Friday 13

assignment December 2024 (Week 6)
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Assignment 2: Workbook 2 As per Individual 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 40% 5pm AEDT Friday 7 February

assignment 2025 (Week 12)
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Assignment 3: Peer evaluation and 100–200 per Individual 4, 5 20% (5% per 11.59pm AEDT Sunday 24
interaction (graded discussions) discussion discussion) November 2024 (Week 3)

11.59pm AEDT Sunday 8

December 2024 (Week 5)

11.59pm AEDT Sunday 12

January 2025 (Week 8)

11.59pm AEST Sunday 2

February 2025 (Week 11)

Minimum requirements to pass this unit of study

In order to achieve a pass in this unit of study, you must achieve an overall 50% minimum pass mark.

Referencing

Referencing conventions required for this unit are: APA 7th Edition

To avoid plagiarism, you are required to provide a reference whenever you include information from other sources in your work. You can check
your assignments ahead of submission by using Turnitin.

Helpful information on referencing can be found in this Referencing guide.

Technical requirements for study and technologies required

Prepare yourself with technology requirements and technology skills expected of you by visiting the Technical support page in the Student Hub.
Along with technical requirements and skills, this page also has extensive information on technical guides.

For technical support you can reach your Student Advisors on 1300 937 765 or by emailing [email protected]. You can also access
the Student Advisors through the Help Hub located in the global menu of Canvas.

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Team assignment (if applicable)

A team assignment is the collective responsibility of the entire team, and if one member is temporarily unable to contribute, the team should be
able to reallocate responsibilities to keep to schedule. In the event of longer-term illness or other serious problems involving a member of a
team, it is the responsibility of the other members to make the OLA aware of the situation as soon as possible. Team assignments must be
submitted listing all team members and team name. All team members must be satisfied that the work has been correctly submitted. Any
penalties for late submission will apply to all team members, not just the person who submitted.

The OLA reserves the right, if appropriate, to allocate a different mark to any individual within the team who does less than their fair share
towards a team-related assignment.

Submission requirements

Ensure you are aware of the submission requirements of each assignment task—see the Assignment section of this unit. Always keep a copy of
all assignment tasks that are submitted.

Examinations

If the unit you are enrolled in has an official examination, you will be expected to be available for the entire examination period, including any
Special Exam period.

Word count/time limit (+/- 10%)

If you submit work that is more than 10% over the word count, only work up to the upper word limit will be marked. If you submit an assignment
with a time requirement, the +/- 10% rule will still apply.

For example:

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If your essay exceeds a 1000-word requirement, then the Online Learning Advisor (OLA) can stop marking after 1100 words.
If your video presentation exceeds a 5-minute requirement, then the OLA can stop marking after 5 minutes and 30 seconds.

What is included in the word count?

The word count includes everything in the main body of the text including headings, tables, citations, quotes, lists, etc. The list of references,
appendices and footnotes are NOT included in the word count unless it is clearly stated in the assignment details.

Extensions, late submissions and Special Consideration

Contact turnaround times

During the teaching period, your OLA will be online throughout each week. For other enquiries, the turnaround time is a maximum 48 hours for
responses on discussion boards and 24 hours for emails that you send to them directly.

Extensions

We understand that at times your studies may be adversely affected by illness, misadventure or some other extraordinary cause or
circumstance reasonably beyond your control. If you are unable to submit your assignment on or by the due date and you need an extension to
support you in completing your assignment, you must first read the information in the 'Extensions for assignments' area on the Marking, results
and academic progress page in the Student Hub.

If the assignment piece is worth 10% or less of the unit's overall grade OR you require an extension for less than 48 hours, you must complete
an extension request form, which can be accessed on the relevant Assignment page in your unit in Canvas. If the assignment is worth more than
10% AND you require more than a 48-hour extension, you must request an extension before the assignment is due.

For team assignments, all teammates must agree to the extension.

Submitting after the due date

If submitting an assignment after the due date (without an extension), you will be penalised for up to five days by 10% for each calendar day
that the assignment is late. After five days, the assignment will be graded a 0 result. You can still submit an assignment after the due date in
Canvas and Turnitin. Read about late penalties in the 'Extensions for assignments' area on the Marking, results and academic progress page in
the Student Hub.

Special Consideration

If, due to unforeseen circumstances, you are unable to complete an exam in a unit of study, you may apply for Special Consideration. If your
application is approved, you will sit the exam during the Special Consideration exam period. See the Special Consideration application form.
Further information can be found on the Special Consideration page in the 'Exams' section of the Student Hub. Please note: Special
Consideration applies to exams at the end of a teaching period only. You cannot apply for Special Consideration for assignments or an online
test.

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These include policies on expected standards of behaviour and conduct, which cover interaction with fellow students, staff and the wider
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All students are expected to familiarise themselves with University regulations, policies and procedures, and have an obligation to abide by the
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not engaging in Student misconduct

ensuring compliance with the University's Unacceptable behaviour including Anti-Discrimination, Bullying, Violence and Sexual
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and instructions given by staff/wardens or emergency response.

In teaching and learning spaces, it is expected that students conduct themselves in a manner that is professional and not disruptive to others.

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Accessibility requirements

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negotiate and distribute an 'Education Access Plan' that outlines recommendations for university teaching and examination staff. You must
notify the University Disability Liaison Officer of your disability or condition within one week after the commencement of a unit of study to
allow the University to make reasonable adjustments.

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The marking process

At Swinburne Online we take your work very seriously. Assessment of student work goes through a rigorous marking process to ensure
accuracy and consistency in assessment standards. An independent marker reviews all fail grades for major assignment tasks. In addition, a
review of assessment is undertaken if your final result is a marginal fail (45–49) or within two marks of a grade threshold.

If you are not satisfied with the result of an assignment, you can request a reassessment of work. Your request must be made in writing to your
Unit Coordinator (UC) within 10 working days of receiving the result. The UC will review your result against the marking guide to determine if
your result is appropriate.

Feedback, complaints and suggestions

In the first instance, you should discuss any issues with your UC. If you are dissatisfied with the outcome of the discussions with the UC or
would prefer not to deal with your UC, we encourage you to lodge a formal complaint.

Acknowledgement

We respectfully acknowledge the Wurundjeri People, and their Elders past and present, who are the Traditional Owners of the land on which
Swinburne’s Australian campuses are located in Melbourne’s east and outer east.

We are honoured to recognise our connection to Wurundjeri Country, history, culture and spirituality through these locations, and strive to
ensure that we operate in a manner that respects and honours the Elders and Ancestors of these lands.

We also acknowledge the Traditional Owners of lands across Australia, their Elders, Ancestors, cultures and heritage.

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Schedule
Date Weekly plan Discussion Assignment

Week 1 What is psychology? Why Discussion 1: Introduce yourself

study history?
4 November 2024 Discussion 2: The mind–body question

Week 2 Philosophy, science, and the Discussion: Is psychology a science or not?

philosophy of science
11 November 2024

Week 3 Founding fathers I: Fechner, Graded discussion: Institutional narrative and Assignment 3: Graded
Wundt and the birth of practice discussion from Week 3 (5%)
18 November 2024 modern scientific psychology opens 9am AEDT Monday 18
November 2024, due 11.59pm
AEDT Sunday 24 November
2024

Week 4 Founding fathers II: William Discussion: The origin of psychology

James and the birth of
25 November 2024 American psychology

Week 5 Measurement: psychology's Graded discussion: Measurement and testing Assignment 3: Graded
first crisis? discussion from Week 5 (5%)
2 December 2024 opens 9am AEDT Monday 2
December 2024; due 11.59pm
AEDT Sunday 8 December 2024

Week 6 Behaviourism Discussion: Behaviourism now Assignment 1: Workbook 1

(40%) due 5pm AEDT Friday 13
9 December 2024 December 2024.

Consolidation Week
16–20 December 2024

Holiday Week

23–27 December 2024

Week 7 The cognitive revolution Discussion: The mind as a computer

30 December 2024

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Date Weekly plan Discussion Assignment

Week 8 Neuroscience Graded discussion: Phrenology and Assignment 3: Graded

neuroscience discussion from Week 8 (5%)
6 January 2025 opens 9am AEDT Monday 6
January 2025; due 11.59pm
AEDT Sunday 12 January 2025

Week 9 Mental health, mental Discussion: Defining abnormality

disorders
13 January 2025

Week 10 Therapy Discussion: Therapy today

20 January 2025

Week 11 The current crisis: Replication Graded discussion: Pseudoscience and Assignment 3: Graded
discredited statistics discussion from Week 11 (5%)
27 January 2025 opens 9am AEDT Monday 27
January 2025; due 11.59pm
AEDT Sunday 2 February 2025

Week 12 The hard problem Discussion: Qualia and the mind–body Assignment 2: Workbook 2
problem (40%) due 5pm AEDT Friday 7
3 February 2025 February 2025

Exam Period
10–21 February 2025
(inclusive)

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