Subject Details - Stage 1 Psychology B

  
SACE StageSACE Stage 1
SACE Credits10 credits
Subject Length1 semester
DescriptionPsychology aims to describe and explain human experience, individual and cultural diversity through the systematic study of behaviour, the processes that underlie it, and the factors that influence it.

An inquiry approach to psychology enables students to define the scope of their learning by identifying investigable questions, designing research using scientific approaches, collecting data, and analysing and critiquing their findings.


Topics1) Emotion
2) Psychological in Context
AssessmentDesign Criteria:
1) Investigation, Analysis and Evaluation
2) Knowledge and Applications

Strands:
1) Psychology Inquiry Skills
2) Psychology as a Human Endeavour
3) Psychology Understanding

Assessment Types:
1) School assessed Investigations Folio (50%) 2 assignments/tests
2) School assessed Skills and Applications Tasks (50%) 2 investigations
SACE Assessment PlanPsychology
Suggested Prior LearningSatisfactory completion of Year 10 Science
Good literacy skills are essential
Additional InformationStationery - A4 Ring binder, A4 Display Folder and A4 plain and lined paper.