Considerations Wairua is multi-faceted and central to holistic wellbeing. This course privileges Mātauranga Māori in the exploration of wairua and wellbeing and will provide a strong foundation for working with Māori. Students engage with topics relevant to indigenous cultural considerations in psychological research and practice. Includes self- reflection and group work in a wānaga/noho marae setting.
A study of the science of behaviour analysis that helps students to understand and articulate the core principles of behaviour, the philosophy of behaviourism, and the interaction between experimental and applied research. The course introduces core approaches and concepts in behaviour analysis such as reinforcement, stimulus control, measurement, small-N design, and radical behaviourism. The underlying approach to understanding behaviour is constructional.
A study of the methods and tactics used to produce behaviour change in a range of real-world and clinical settings. Students will learn the relationship between interventions and assessments and the behavioural principles that underpin them.