Curriculum

Psychology

SACE Code1PSG10
LevelStage 1
Learning AreaScience
DurationSemester
SemesterSemester 1 or Semester 2 (repeat of curriculum)
Pre-requisiteNone required
Additional CostsNil
SACE Credits10

Who is this course for?

Students who are interested in understanding their own behaviours and the behaviours of others.

Students who are interested in understanding human behaviour. Advancing the wellbeing of individuals and society. Developing inquiry and critical thinking skills.

No background knowledge is assumed. Good literacy and numeracy skills are highly desirable.

What will I learn?

You will:

  • develop and apply knowledge and understanding of psychological concepts in new and familiar contexts
  • apply science inquiry skills to deconstruct a problem and design and conduct psychological investigations, using appropriate procedures and safe, ethical working practices
  • obtain, record, represent, analyse, and interpret the results of psychological investigations
  • evaluate ethical practices, procedures, and results, and analyse evidence to formulate and justify conclusions
  • explore and understand science as a human endeavour
  • communicate knowledge and understanding of psychological concepts, using appropriate terms, conventions, and representations.

This course features three topics:

1. Psychological Wellbeing

Psychological wellbeing focuses on understanding and building on human strengths to complement the traditional approach of psychology, which has had an emphasis on healing damage. It is the scientific study of human flourishing, and an applied approach to optimal functioning.

2. Cognitive Psychology

This topic focuses on memory. Memory refers to the retention of learning and experience. Remembering is an active process and is influenced by other psychological processes.

3. Neuropsychology

This topic explores the biological structure and functions of the brain, nervous system and the role of neurotransmitters and hormones.

  • Psychological Wellbeing
  • Cognitive Psychology
  • Neuropsychology

How will I be assessed?

You will demonstrate evidence of your learning assessed as Stage 1 through the following assessment types:

  • Investigations Folio
  • Skills and Applications Tasks

Assessment Includes:

  • Science as a Human Endeavour Task (SHE) (30%)
  • Psychological Investigation (40%)
  • Skills and Applications Task/s (Topic Tests) (totalling 30%)

Pre-requisite

None required

Cost

Travel and any associated costs to attend any recommended workshops are the responsibility of the student.

Last updated: 19 August 2024