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Which of the following skills is essential for a psychologist?
Which of the following skills is essential for a psychologist?
What is one benefit of joining a professional organization for psychologists?
What is one benefit of joining a professional organization for psychologists?
Which organization is specifically focused on psychology in Australia?
Which organization is specifically focused on psychology in Australia?
One of the reasons people might go astray in their professional conduct is:
One of the reasons people might go astray in their professional conduct is:
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Which type of psychology is NOT represented by the American Psychological Association's divisions?
Which type of psychology is NOT represented by the American Psychological Association's divisions?
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What emotional responses can result from an individual's cognitive appraisal of a situation?
What emotional responses can result from an individual's cognitive appraisal of a situation?
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According to Zillman's theory, what can be transferred from one emotional context to another?
According to Zillman's theory, what can be transferred from one emotional context to another?
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Which of the following traits is NOT associated with aggression according to personality psychology?
Which of the following traits is NOT associated with aggression according to personality psychology?
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Which type of aggression is specifically characterized as causing harm through non-physical means?
Which type of aggression is specifically characterized as causing harm through non-physical means?
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What psychological concept involves the discrepancy between one's attitudes and behaviors, potentially leading to aggression?
What psychological concept involves the discrepancy between one's attitudes and behaviors, potentially leading to aggression?
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How does the social interaction theory view aggression?
How does the social interaction theory view aggression?
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Which of the following traits is commonly associated with lower aggression in personality psychology?
Which of the following traits is commonly associated with lower aggression in personality psychology?
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What is a significant factor in triggering aggressive behavior as suggested in social psychology?
What is a significant factor in triggering aggressive behavior as suggested in social psychology?
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What type of psychology primarily focuses on enhancing workplace well-being and behavior?
What type of psychology primarily focuses on enhancing workplace well-being and behavior?
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Which of the following roles is not typically associated with Organisational Psychology?
Which of the following roles is not typically associated with Organisational Psychology?
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What is a prerequisite for the Master of Organisational Psychology program?
What is a prerequisite for the Master of Organisational Psychology program?
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In addition to academic qualifications, which skill is considered important for admission into competitive psychology programs?
In addition to academic qualifications, which skill is considered important for admission into competitive psychology programs?
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Which placement area is not mentioned as typical for psychology students?
Which placement area is not mentioned as typical for psychology students?
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Which program is specifically stated to be not accredited?
Which program is specifically stated to be not accredited?
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What is required for international students applying to psychology programs?
What is required for international students applying to psychology programs?
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Which of the following is a potential client for organisational psychologists?
Which of the following is a potential client for organisational psychologists?
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Study Notes
Attendance
- Is mandatory for domestic students.
- Offers are usually made early to mid-December.
Becoming a Psychologist
- Requires social perceptiveness, active listening, speaking, and critical thinking skills.
Professional Organisations
- Joining provides opportunities for learning, networking, maintaining professional standards and ethics, and public recognition.
Australian Psychological Society (APS)
- Has 9 colleges (e.g., clinical, counselling, clinical neuro) and 2 divisions (Research, Education and Training and General Practice).
American Psychological Association (APA)
- Has 54 divisions (e.g., media psychology and technology, Society for Personality and Social Psych.).
Organisational Psychology
- Focuses on workplace issues like bullying, aggression, dominance, and status.
Perception Psychology
- Examines the role of sight, sound, and touch in influencing behaviour.
- Examines the fight or flight mechanisms triggered by cues like peripheral vision, noise, and heat.
Personality Psychology
- Attributes aggressive drives to innate impulses, as proposed by Sigmund Freud.
- Acknowledges the inhibiting nature of aggressive urges in advanced animals.
- Explores personality traits linked to aggression, including trait anger, trait irritability, impulsivity, emotional susceptibility, and callous and unemotional traits (psychopathy, Machiavellianism and narcissism).
- Considers the "Big 5" personality traits, including low agreeableness, low conscientiousness, high neuroticism, and low extraversion as potential contributors to aggression.
Relationship Psychology
- Focuses on indirect and relational aggression in relationships
- Explores topics such as domestic violence, child abuse, power dynamics, jealousy, and the influence of evolutionary psychology and relational schemas.
Social Psychology
- Attributes aggression to situational factors rather than individual personality traits.
- Considers cognitive dissonance, social cognition (schemas, scripts, learned behaviors), and media effects on aggressive behaviors.
Social Interaction Theory
- Views aggression as a tool for achieving goals.
- These goals can include obtaining something of value, seeking revenge, or projecting a specific image.
Master of Organisational Psychology
- The only accredited Organisational psychology program in NSW.
- It applies psychology theories and methods towards improving workplace well-being and behavior.
- Clients include work organizations, government agencies, employers, leaders, and employees.
- Roles include specialists, consultants, and designers in fields like recruitment/selection, psychometric assessment, talent management, leadership, and organisational development.
- Offers 4 placements in roles aligned to potential employment.
Graduate Certificate/Diploma of Business Psychology
- Covers content similar to the Master of Organisational Psychology but is not an accredited program.
- Admission is competitive and requires a Bachelor's degree with 2 years of full-time equivalent work experience at a managerial or professional level or an APAC-accredited AQF level 8 qualification (Honours 1st or 2nd class) or recognised equivalent.
Entry/Selection Criteria
- Requires APAC-approved 4th year study or equivalent in the past 10 years.
- International students need to apply for equivalence of international qualifications through the Australian Psychological Society.
- A strong academic record is required, with Honours 1st class or a strong 2.1 GPA.
- Referee reports are required.
- Strong interpersonal skills, capacity for independent/critical thinking, IELTS (if relevant), life experience, and performance in selection events.
How to Apply
- Applications are submitted through UAC.
- Requires UAC application submission, 2 referee reports through the Australian Psychology Postgraduate Reference System, and a supplementary form detailing relevant additional information.
- Shortlisted applicants are invited to attend a selection event, usually in late November.
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