Advanced Topics in Psychology I (PSYC4881)

Course overview

Enrolment Note:This course has maximum quota of 25 students per semester, seminars with less than 10 students may not run.
Enrolment for Seminars opens in O Week following the Honours Orientation information session. Enrolment will close once the quota has been reached. External offering is only available to those enrolled in the External offering of the Honours Thesis (PSYC4071/PSYC4091).

This course provides students with the opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge of the primary research literature within the context of the wider theoretical framework in relation to relevant topics that vary from year to year.

Discrimination, the loneliness epidemic, climate change, high divorce rates… there are many social issues that we are faced with in the modern world. But what are the roots of these issues? To gain insights into this question, one approach we could take is to study the developmental factors that have led us to the (problematic!) ways that we are as adults—this seminar will do just that. In this seminar, we will explore the ‘why’ that sits behind modern day social issues through a developmental lens. In light of the knowledge we develop, we will discuss potential interventions that could help mitigate these issues. This seminar will revolve around peer-based discussions and collaborative work. It is aimed to strengthen your ability to interpret human behaviour more comprehensively through considering the complex interplay of social-cognitive and environmental factors across development.

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Course requirements

Restrictions

BPsySc(Hons), BSc(Hons) in Psychology, BA(Hons) in Psychology students only.

Course contact

Course staff

Timetable

The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.

Aims and outcomes

This course aims to develop skills in critical evaluation and to deepen understanding of contemporary research on a topic in psychology.

Learning outcomes

After successfully completing this course you should be able to:

Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment details

Reflect + Prep Learning Journal

Mode

Written

Category

Notebook/ Logbook, Participation/ Student contribution, Reflection

Weight

32% Each batch of journal entries is worth 16%. Best 4 of 5 journal entries count toward the final mark for each batch.

Due date

4/09/2024 12:00 pm

23/10/2024 12:00 pm

The purpose of this assessment piece is to prepare students for each week's seminar. For this reason, students are strongly encouraged to log their journal entry on a week-by-week basis before Wednesday 12PM on the following weeks:

Reflect + Prep Learning Journal (Part 1)

• Journal entry #1: Week 2
• Journal entry #2: Week 3
• Journal entry #3: Week 5
• Journal entry #4: Week 6
• Journal entry #5: Week 7 - final opportunity to log entries #1 to 5 for marking

Reflect + Prep Learning Journal (Part 2)

• Journal entry #6: Week 8
• Journal entry #7: Week 9
• Journal entry #8: Week 11
• Journal entry #9: Week 12
• Journal entry #10: Week 13 - final opportunity to log entries #6 to 10 for marking

To provide students the flexibility in completing this assessment, journal entries will be marked in batches on two occasions throughout the semester. The journals entries from the first half of the semester must be finalised BEFORE 12PM (noon 12:00:00 sharp) of Wednesday in Week 7. The journal entries from the second half of the semester must be finalised BEFORE 12PM (noon 12:00:00 sharp) of Wednesday in Week 13. These are the final due dates by which each batch of journal entries must be finalised (e.g., if you didn't have time to log journal entry #1 before Wednesday 12PM of Week 2, you can do this anytime before Wednesday 12PM of Week 7 for it to be considered toward the assessment mark). Within each batch, only the marks from your top 4 of 5 journal entries will count toward your final mark. Late submissions will not receive any marks. No extensions will be granted for this assessment piece.

Task description

Submission guidelines

To submit your assignment electronically, log in to http://learn.uq.edu.au with your UQ username and password, then click on PSYC4881>>Assessment>>Assignment submission portals, and then use the appropriate assignment submission link. No e-mailed submissions will be accepted. The timestamp provided on each journal entry will be considered as the submission time of each entry ("Last edited" time if the post was edited). Further instructions and details will be provided in Week 1 of the seminar.

Deferral or extension

You cannot defer or apply for an extension for this assessment.

No extensions will be granted for this assessment, given (i) the extended duration through which the weekly journal entries can be logged; and (ii) because only 4 of 5 journal entries in each batch count towards your final mark. You can miss a journal entry in each batch and still get full marks on this piece of assessment. We strongly encourage students experiencing significant interruptions or chronic illnesses of greater than two weeks to contact UQ Student Services to seek information and/or assistance: http://www.uq.edu.au/student-services/

Late submission

Journal entries that are submitted after the due date for each batch will not receive any marks.

Podcast episode

• Team or group-based

Mode

Oral, Product/ Artefact/ Multimedia, Written

Category

Creative Production/ Exhibition, Product/ Design

Weight

32%

Due date

23/08/2024 12:00 pm

Each group member is responsible for ensuring that submission is completed BEFORE 12PM of the due date via the Blackboard TurnitIn submission portal. Submission may take longer than usual when attaching multimedia files, so allow plenty of time to complete your submission. Assignments submitted after 12PM (12:00:00 noon) of the due date will be subject to late penalties.

Task description

Submission guidelines

To submit your assignment electronically, log in to http://learn.uq.edu.au with your UQ username and password, then click on PSYC4881>>Assessment>>Assignment submission portals, and then use the appropriate assignment submission link. No e-mailed submissions will be accepted.

Note. If your assignment was submitted successfully, you should be able to download a digital receipt of submission from the Assignment Dashboard. Please make sure to check that you have submitted the correct document and download a copy of the digital receipt. Each group member is accountable for successful submission. Failure to provide proof of submission may result in your assignment not being accepted.

Deferral or extension

You may be able to apply for an extension.

The maximum extension allowed is 7 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.

Before applying for an extension please read the School of Psychology Assessment Guidelines in Section 6.1 of this Course Profile. Additional information on extensions can also be found via my.UQ.

The School of Psychology does not guarantee a trouble-free semester of study. The best preparation for unexpected illnesses and other disruptive events is to start your assignments early in the semester. Extensions are not a remedy for students experiencing more significant interruptions to study.

Applications for extension should be submitted before the due date. Applications for extension after the due date and time will only be accepted in exceptional cases (e.g., severe illness, hospitalisation, or for compassionate reasons) and will be forwarded to your Faculty for consideration. Please refer to the policy and guidelines (6.1 of this course profile) for further information as well as the following link on my.UQ for extension eligibility: https://my.uq.edu.au/information-and-services/manage-my-program/exams-and-assessment/applying-extension.

Late submission

A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.

A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark allocated for the assessment item will be applied for every day or part thereof past the submission deadline, including weekends and public holiday. Assignments submitted more than 5 calendar days after the submission deadline, without an approved extension, will receive 0%. Assignments will not be accepted for marking after results have been released to the rest of the class.

Discussion facilitation

• Team or group-based
• In-person

Mode

Activity/ Performance, Oral

Category

Participation/ Student contribution

Weight

12%

Due date

28/08/2024 - 18/09/2024

Discussion facilitations will take place in the Weeks 6 to 9 seminar classes. Your group will be assigned to facilitate a discussion in one of these weeks.

Task description

Submission guidelines

Deferral or extension

You cannot defer or apply for an extension for this assessment.

There are no extensions available for this piece of assessment. If your group is unable to attend your allocated seminar class for the discussion facilitation, please discuss directly with the course coordinator to arrange an alternate time.

Intervention infographic

• In-person

Mode

Activity/ Performance, Oral, Product/ Artefact/ Multimedia, Written

Category

Creative Production/ Exhibition, Product/ Design

Weight

24%

Due date

18/10/2024 12:00 pm

Each student is responsible for ensuring that submission is completed BEFORE 12PM of the due date via the Blackboard TurnitIn submission portal. Submission may take longer than usual when attaching multimedia files, so allow plenty of time to complete your submission. Assignments submitted after 12PM (12:00:00 noon) of the due date will be subject to late penalties.

Task description

Submission guidelines

To submit your assignment electronically, log in to http://learn.uq.edu.au with your UQ username and password, then click on PSYC4881>>Assessment>>Assignment submission portals, and then use the appropriate assignment submission link. No e-mailed submissions will be accepted.

Note. If your assignment was submitted successfully, you should be able to download a digital receipt of submission from the Assignment Dashboard. Please make sure to check that you have submitted the correct document and download a copy of the digital receipt. Failure to provide proof of submission may result in your assignment not being accepted.

Deferral or extension

You may be able to apply for an extension.

The maximum extension allowed is 7 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.

Before applying for an extension please read the School of Psychology Assessment Guidelines in Section 6.1 of this Course Profile. Additional information on extensions can also be found via my.UQ.

The School of Psychology does not guarantee a trouble-free semester of study. The best preparation for unexpected illnesses and other disruptive events is to start your assignments early in the semester. Extensions are not a remedy for students experiencing more significant interruptions to study.

Applications for extension should be submitted before the due date. Applications for extension after the due date and time will only be accepted in exceptional cases (e.g., severe illness, hospitalisation, or for compassionate reasons) and will be forwarded to your Faculty for consideration. Please refer to the policy and guidelines (6.1 of this course profile) for further information as well as the following link on my.UQ for extension eligibility: https://my.uq.edu.au/information-and-services/manage-my-program/exams-and-assessment/applying-extension.

Late submission

A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.

A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark allocated for the assessment item will be applied for every day or part thereof past the submission deadline, including weekends and public holiday. Assignments submitted more than 5 calendar days after the submission deadline, without an approved extension, will receive 0%. Assignments will not be accepted for marking after results have been released to the rest of the class.

Course grading

Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.

Supplementary assessment

Supplementary assessment is available for this course.

Additional assessment information

Appealing assignment marks

If you are unhappy with your mark for the assessments in the course, or would like more feedback, please correspond with the course coordinator. We ask that you take your assignment away for at least 48 hours and read the comments carefully before you contact the course coordinator.

Academic integrity

Written assessment in the course will be electronically screened for potential academic misconduct (e.g., plagiarism, collusion, use of AI technologies) using TurnitIn. Any assessments that are flagged by TurnitIn to have substantial overlap in content with other sources will be manually examined by the course coordinator. If the nature of overlap is deemed to be of valid concern by the course coordinator, then your assignment, along with the TurnitIn report and any other relevant documentation (e.g., overlapping sources) will be sent to the UQ School of Psychology's Academic Integrity Officer to be formally investigated for academic misconduct. You will not receive any marks for the criteria (based on the marking rubric) which contain work concluded as non-original. Further penalties may apply depending on the nature of the case.

Learning resources

You'll need the following resources to successfully complete the course. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.

Library resources

Library resources are available on the UQ Library website.

Learning activities

The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.

Policies and procedures

University policies and procedures apply to all aspects of student life. As a UQ student, you must comply with University-wide and program-specific requirements, including the:

• Student Code of Conduct Policy
• Student Integrity and Misconduct Policy and Procedure
• Assessment Procedure
• Examinations Procedure
• Reasonable Adjustments - Students Policy and Procedure

Learn more about UQ policies on my.UQ and the Policy and Procedure Library.

School guidelines

Your school has additional guidelines you'll need to follow for this course:

• School of Psychology Student Guidelines