Subject Details - Stage 2 Psychology

  
SACE StageSACE Stage 2
Tertiary Admission SubjectYes
SACE Credits20 credits
Subject Length2 semesters
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) Psychology of the Individual
2) Psychological Health and Wellbeing
3) Organisational Psychology
4) Social Influence
5) The Psychology of Learning
AssessmentStrands:
1) Psychology Inquiry Skills
2) Psychology as a Human Endeavour
3) Psychology Understanding

Design Criteria:
1) Investigation, Analysis and Evaluation
2) Knowledge and Applications

Assessment Types:
1) School assessed Investigations Folio (30%) 2 investigations
2) School assessed Skills and Applications Tasks (40%) 4 assignments/tests
3) Externally assessed Examination (30%) 130-minutes

SACE Assessment PlanPsychology
Suggested Prior LearningSatisfactory completion of Stage 1 Psychology A and B would be an advantage.
Good literacy skills are essential.
Additional InformationApproximately $35 for a revision guide, plus excursion costs.
Stationery – A4 Ring binder, A4 Display Folder and A4 plain and lined paper