This paper covers theory and research in several selected areas relevant to the understanding of behaviour and provides students with a) an understanding of the theoretical/conceptual principles underlining the research, b) the ability to examine and critique research in the area and c) an understanding of how theories, techniques and research in the Experimental Analysis of Behaviour are relevant to the understanding of behaviour and behaviour change. Topics covered will include choice and preferences in humans and animals (including self-control) psychophysics, memory, and behavioural economics.

Teaching Periods and Locations

Occurrence Code The occurrence code shows when and where the paper occurrence is offered e.g. 24 (2024) year + A (trimester/teaching period) + HAM (Hamilton).	Teaching Period The trimester or teaching period, start and end dates for the paper occurrence.	Location Where the paper occurence is offered.	Delivery mode How the paper occurrence will be offered - in-person, online, or blended (FLEXI) to suit both in-person and online audiences.	Assessment weighting The internal assessment examination weighting indicates how much of the paper is internally assessed and how much is formally examined. Examinations are scheduled in a formal examination period.
19A (HAM) Paper outline	A Trimester : 25 Feb 2019 - 23 Jun 2019	Hamilton	On-campus	100% internal assessment
19A (NET) Paper outline	A Trimester : 25 Feb 2019 - 23 Jun 2019	Online	Online	100% internal assessment
19A (NTG) Paper outline	A Trimester : 25 Feb 2019 - 23 Jun 2019	Online Tauranga	Online	100% internal assessment

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Timetabled lectures

Name	Day	Time	Room	Dates
Lecture 1	Tue	3:00 PM - 5:00 PM	-	Feb 26 - Jun 2

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Indicative Fees

Occurrence When (the year and trimester) the paper occurence is offered.	Domestic Tuition Fee Domestic student fees are a singular tuition fee.
19A (HAM)	$1,031
19A (NET)	$1,031
19A (NTG)	$1,031

You will be sent an enrolment agreement which will confirm your fees. Tuition fees shown are indicative only and may change. There are additional fees and charges related to enrolment - please see the Table of Fees and Charges for more information.

Occurrence When (the year and trimester) the paper occurence is offered.	International Tuition Fee International student fees are a singular fee.
19A (HAM)	$4,281
19A (NET)	$4,281
19A (NTG)	$4,281

You will be sent an enrolment agreement which will confirm your fees. Tuition fees shown are indicative only and may change. There are additional fees and charges related to enrolment - please see the Table of Fees and Charges for more information.

Available subjects

Psychology

Additional information

Subject regulations

PSYCH561