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Course
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| PSYC10460 Applying Psychology to Wicked Problems |
Welcome to the unit
- course expand and format
Definition of “Wicked Problem”
A wicked problem is a complex, ill-defined challenge with no single correct solution. Rittle & Webber (1973)
- No clear definition or end point
- Solutions are better or worse, not right or wrong
- Attempts to have lasting, unpredicable consequences
- Each problem is unique and interconnected with others
- Framing depends on values and perspectives.
Why Psychology?
- Understanding human behaviour
- Expertise in complexity
- Skills in collaboration
- Focus on change
- Evidence-based approaches
Problems focused & Course Design
- building community (s1w1-5)
- Artificial Intelligence (s1w7-11)
- Climate Change (s2w1-5)
- Resilience (s2w7-11)
Assessment
- Essay
- Block 2 750-word essay 40% course unit
- Block 4 1250-word Reflective essay 60% of course unit
- Skills badges (Participation)
- Student Experiment Participation Scheme
Block 1: Building Community
Human also have a fundamental need to belong.
Evolutionary reason.
Loneliness and being alone
The quality of the relationship.
Social Media & Silent epidemic?
Is loneliness really increasing?
Measurement? Evidence?
- What Measurement: Systematic research started late: Loneliness not comparable.
- How we measure: App Based measures, not cross platform
- Population: People discuss more loneliness more than before.
Health
mortality of loneliness = 15 cigarettes per day
Sense of community
Seymour Sarason definition: The perception that one is part of a larger, dependable, stable group.