Psychology
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| Subject Name: | Psychology |
| Level of Study: | Stage 2 |
| Length of Course: | Year |
| Prerequisite: | NA |
Pre-requisites
What will be in the course?
Psychology aims to describe and explain both the universality of human experience and individual and cultural diversity. It does this through the systematic study of behaviour, the processes that underlie it, and the factors that influence it. Through such study, students come to better understand themselves and their social worlds.
Psychology also addresses the ways in which behaviour can be changed. It offers a means of liberation for both individuals and societies. It can help not only individuals who are in distress but also those who seek a more satisfying and fulfilling life. It offers a means for making society more cohesive, creative, and equitable; that is, psychology offers ways of intervening to advance the well-being of individuals, groups, and societies.
How will I be assessed?
School Assessment (70%)
- Assessment Type 1: Investigations Folio (30%)
- Assessment Type 2: Skills and Applications Tasks (40%)
External Assessment (30%)
- SACE issued examination (30%)