Recommended Background: Satisfactory completion of Year 10 Science.
Course Outline:
The study of psychology enables students to understand their own behaviours and the behaviours of others. Psychological knowledge can be applied to improve outcomes and the quality of experience in various areas of life, such as education, intimate relationships, child rearing, employment and leisure.
Psychology builds on the scientific method by involving students in the collection and analysis of qualitative and quantitative data.
By emphasising evidence-based procedures (i.e. observation, experimentation and experience), the subject allows students to develop useful skills in analytical and critical thinking, and in making inferences by employing evidence-based procedures.
Topics Included: Psychology is a science subject and is based upon Psychological principles used to understand our own behaviour
and that of others. It has a direct relevance to our personal and social lives. The principles of Psychology are studied using scientific methods of investigation. As part of the course work students participate In a SACE Board Psychology Research Program and write a detailed scientific report on the results of the Investigation.
Length of course: Semester
Credit points: 10 points
Recommended Background: Satisfactory completion of Year 10 Science.
Course Outline:
The study of psychology enables students to understand their own behaviours and the behaviours of others. Psychological knowledge can be applied to improve outcomes and the quality of experience in various areas of life, such as education, intimate relationships, child rearing, employment and leisure.
Psychology builds on the scientific method by involving students in the collection and analysis of qualitative and quantitative data.
By emphasising evidence-based procedures (i.e. observation, experimentation and experience), the subject allows students to develop useful skills in analytical and critical thinking, and in making inferences by employing evidence-based procedures.
Topics Included:
Psychology is a science subject and is based upon Psychological principles used to understand our own behaviour
and that of others. It has a direct relevance to our personal and social lives. The principles of Psychology are studied using scientific methods of investigation. As part of the course work students participate In a SACE Board Psychology Research Program and write a detailed scientific report on the results of the Investigation.
The course may cover the following topics:
Assessment:
Additional Costs:
Nil