1997 Swinburne Higher Education Handbook

empirical research question, design an appropriate study,
collect and analyse data, interpret these data in relation to
the original research question, and submit a report on the
investigation in the form of a journal manuscript.
The research project may take any one of a number of forms
controlled observations, case studies, field surveys,
laboratory experiments, field experiments, secondary
analvsis of data sets, archival research. The individual
student must plan and carry out every phase of the project
from initial planning to final analysis, interpretation and
reporting of the data.While flexibility in methodology is
clearly required, given the diversity of potential topics for
investigation, the methodology and data analysis procedures
used must be (a) generally recognised within the field of
psychological research as sound and appropriate for the
particular question, and (b) correctly implemented in a
systematic manner.
A member of the School of Social and Behavioural Science
will be assigned to supervise the research. Supervisor and
student will be expected to meet regularly for consultation
according to a mutually agreed timetable.
The conduct of the research overall must conform in all
respects to the principles of research ethics stated in the
School of Social and Behavioural Science's Statement of
Research Ethics.
Recommended reading
American Psychological Association. Publication Manual. 3rd edn,
Washington D.C., American Psychological Ass., 1984
Australian Psychological Society, Code of Professional Conduct.
Melbourne, Australian Psychological Society, 1986
Swinburne Psychology Department, Graduate Diploma in Applied
Psychology Report Requirements. Melbourne, Swinburne Press,
1993
Swinburne Psychology Department. Statement on Research Ethics.
Melbourne, Swinburne Press, 1986
AY420 Assessing Persons and Environments
2 hours per week Hawthorn Prerequisite: nil
0 Assessment: case study and assessment report 50%
Psychometrics examination fiO%
A subject in the Graduate Diploma in Applied Psychology
Objectives and Content
This Objectives to equip students with the knowledge and
skills required to carry out limited psychological assessments
of individuals in human services and human resources
settings under appropriate professional supervision.
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Topics covered in the subject include:
history of psychological assessment, ethical issues in the
use of psychological tests;
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assessment as a decision making process; base rates,
outcome expectancies, prediction, risk assessment;
the foundations of assessment, reliability, validity,
utility (normative comparison);
eliciting information by means of interviews;
assessing abilities and aptitudes;
assessing interests;
conceptualising and assessing personality;
reporting assessments;
selected special issues, including career assessment.
Recommended reading
Groth-Marnat, G. Handbook of Psychological Assessment. 2nd edn,
New York, Wiley, 1990
Lowman, R.L. The Clinical Practice of Carew Assessment.
Washington, American Psychological Association, 1991
Murphy, K.R. and Davidshofer, C.O. Psychological Testing. 2nd
edn, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, Prentice Hall, 1991
AY422 Ethical and Professional Issues
2 hours per week Hawthorn Prerequisite: nil
Assessment: required attendance and participation in a
minimum of 75% of the class meetings. May include seminar
presentation and paper, essay, and/or a class test
A subject in the Graduate Diploma in Applied Psychology
Objectives and Content
Topics will be selected from the following list:
psychology as a profession;
the Australian Psychological Society and requirements
for registration - in the State of Victoria;
confidentiality, report writing and supervision;
philosophical and professional issues morality and
ethicals professional problems;
* problem solvin~; -
psychology and the media;
psychology and the law, mental health legislation,
forensic psychology, and the psychologist as expert
witness.
Recommended reading
Keith-Spiegel, P. and Koocher, G.P. Ethics in Psychology
Professional Standards and Cases. New York, Random House, 1985
Nixon, M.C. (ed.) Issues in Psychological Practice. Melbourne,
Longman Cheshire, 1984
Tallent, N. Psychologtcal Report Writing 4th edn, New Jersey,
Prentice-Hall, 1993
AY430 Organisational Psychology
3 hoursper week 0 Hawthorn a Prerequistsite: nil 0 Assessment:
Oral presentation 40%, written assignment 60%: theory
examination 60%, practical assignmat 40%
A subject in the Graduate Diploma in Applied Psychology
To familiarise students with the major theories and research
in organisational psychology.
Content
This subject is concerned with the role of the psycl~ologist
within organisations. It reviews contemporary theory,
research and practice in regard to the psycho-social aspects
of interrelationships and roles within organisations. It will
examine: leadership, motivation, organisational climate and
culture, stress and well-being, organisaitonal change and
development.
It aims to familiarise participants with the dynamics of
individual interactions and behaviours in work settings. It
reviews contemporary theory, research and practice in