PSDP PSych Abroad Elective

(3-4 Credit Hours) · Undergraduate

The course is based on "narrative and storytelling" the contents that are studied are: narrative psychology, Story-telling in ordinary interaction, Story-telling in institutional contexts (in families, outside world and how the baby narrative evolves over time), Narrative and identity, Narrative and credibility, Narrative and the construction of reality SY - Sydney, Australia: The aim of this unit is to introduce students to various ways in which psychological theory and research can be applied in the real world. In particular, this unit will focus on Health Psychology, Forensic Psychology, and Organisational Psychology. The Health Psychology component of this course may include investigation into why we engage in risky health behaviours including smoking, overeating and alcohol use; inequalities in health including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island health; dealing with chronic illness including death and dying, and survivorship. The Forensic Psychology component of the course may include investigation into lie detection, criminal offenders, victims of crime, and eyewitness memory. The Organisational Psychology component of the course may focus on personnel selection, training in organisations, performance measurement, workplace motivation, leadership and aspects of positive psychology.