Introduction to Human Behaviour

Course aim

This unit introduces students to a range of key concepts common to the fields of psychology and organisational behaviour. Through developing an understanding of existing approaches and perspectives to human behaviour, students will be encouraged to apply this knowledge to enhance their own self-insight.

Course content

This course includes an introduction to key areas of psychology including the self, personality and emotion.

Students will be introduced to theoretical approaches common to organisational behaviour including motivation, teamwork, decision making and ethics.

Textbook(s)

Custom e-Book 2018, Introduction to Human Behaviour, 1st Edition, Cengage, Australia

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Assignment, Participation

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 4Y)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.