Week 1.4

Question 1

APS graduate attribute #2

Answer 1

2) Research methods in psychology
- Understand, apply and evaluate basic research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis and interpretation, and the appropriate use of technologies

Question 2

APS graduate attribute #3

Answer 2

3) Critical thinking skills in psychology
- utilise critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and the scientific approach to solve applied problems related to behaviour and mental processes

Question 3

APS graduate attribute #4

Answer 3

4) Values in psychology
- Value empirical evidence; tolerance ambiguity; tolerate ambiguity during the search for greater understanding of behaviour and knowledge structures; act ethically and professionally; understand the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity; and reflect other values that are the underpinnings of psychology as a discipline

Question 4

APS graduate attribute #5

Answer 4

5) Communication skills in psychology

- Communicate effectively in a variety of formats and in a variety of contexts

Question 5

APS graduate attribute #6

Answer 5

6) Learning and application of psychology

- Understand and apply psychological principles to personal, social and organisational issues

Question 6

Program learning objectives

Answer 6

PLO 1: Understand appropriate and relevant fundamental and applied evidence based knowledge and undertake lifelong learning to improve personal and professional practice

PLO 2: Demonstrate a capacity to employ a variety of approaches and procedures to research to permit judgements and decisions to be supported by appropriate evidence that places practice within a global and local context.

PLO 3: Applies knowledge to diagnose and solve problems in a wide range of diverse situations, with an ability to work independently or with others and incorporate the analysis of evidence based scientific literature

PLO 4: Engage in dialogue with a diverse range of people and communicate in a broad range of forms (written, electronic, graphic, oral) to meet the circumstances of the situation and the capabilities of the audience.

PLO 5: Maintains tolerance and respect for individuals and groups from diverse backgrounds, holding diverse values, adhering to professional expectations and demonstrating ethical behaviour.

PLO 6: develop collaborative partnerships with colleagues, other professionals and the community that build on the capacity of others and develop open and flexible relationships that adapt to evolving needs and aspirations