School Of Social Sciences And PsychologyThe Individual in Society (Block Mode)Western Sydney University Unit Code: 101764.3
Discipline: PSYCHOLOGY
Student Contribution Band: 1
Level: 1
Credit Points: 10
Equivalent Units
101557 - The Individual in Society
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Students must be enrolled in 1689 Bachelor of Community and Social Development.
About this Unit
In this unit students focus on understanding individuals within their social and physical context. They are introduced to psychology as the scientific study of behaviour and mental experience. Students examine how individual psychology interacts with society, culture, and the physical environments. Featured topics include self and identity, close relationships, social relations and groups, empathy and pro-social behaviour, prejudice, conflict and aggression. Students are guided to explore Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives, and the emerging field of indigenous psychology, and to consider what implications these have for a better understanding of psychology and the individual in context.