Year 12 Psychology
12PSYC Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge:
Psychology is the scientific study of the human mind and behaviour- helping us understand how we think, feel and act.
Topics that may be included:
Looking at the different perspectives in which we explain behaviour, these can include: Biological, cognitive, behavioural, humanistic and psychodynamic approaches.
Learning research skills and examining studies from which theories have been tested or developed. Developing our own research skills and conducting a psychological experiment to investigate an area of interest.
Looking at different psychological fields such as education,, social, organizational, health, sport, cultural, environmental and forensic psychology.
Skills:
Critical thinking
Analysing
Investigating
Reading and writing
Discussion
Pathway Credit Information
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
| Assessment | Level |
Internal or External |
Credits |
L1 Literacy Credits | UE Literacy Credits | Numeracy Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.S. 91872 v1 Psychology 3.1 - Analyse the interaction between psychological approaches | 3 |
I |
6 |
Y |
6r |
|
| A.S. 91874 v1 Psychology 3.3 - Conduct independent psychological research with consultation | 3 |
I |
6 |
Y |
6r |
|
| A.S. 91875 v1 Psychology 3.4 - Analyse how theories are applied within a field of psychological practice | 3 |
I |
4 |
Y |
4r |
|
| A.S. 91876 v1 Psychology 3.5 - Analyse a significant issue in psychological practice | 3 |
E |
3 |
Y |
3r,3w |
|
Total Credits |
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Total Credits Available: 19 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 3 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 16 credits.
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