Psychology

SACE Code	1PSG10
Level	Stage 1
Learning Area	Science
Duration	Semester
Semester	Semester 1 or Semester 2 (repeat of course)
Pre-requisite	None required
Additional Costs	Nil
SACE Credits	10 credits

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. Cyberpsychology

This topic explores the interaction between psychology and technology. It examines how people’s thoughts, behaviours and emotions are influenced by their online experiences.

• Psychological Wellbeing
• Cognitive Psychology
• Cyberpsycholgy

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 Test) (30%)

Pre-requisite

None required

Cost

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

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Last updated: 24 July 2023