Year: 11 (Stage 1) – Elective
Length: Semester (10 SACE Credits)
Contact Person: Justin Lodge
Content: Since most of the dominant paradigms in psychology in the last hundred years have been scientific ones, this subject emphasises the construction of psychology as a scientific enterprise. Psychology is based on evidence gathered as a result of planned investigations following the principles of scientific inquiry. By emphasising evidence-based procedures including observation, experimentation, and experience, this subject allows students to develop useful skills in analytical and critical thinking and in making inferences.
At least two topics are studied in Stage 1 Psychology and selected from the following:
- Topic 1: Cognitive Psychology
- Topic 2: Neuropsychology
- Topic 3: Lifespan Psychology
- Topic 4: Emotion
- Topic 5: Psychological Wellbeing
- Topic 6: Psychology in Context
- Topic 7: Negotiated Topic
Assessment:
- Assessment Type 1: Investigations Folio (including one psychological investigation and one investigation with a focus on science as a human endeavour)
- Assessment Type 2: Skills and Applications tasks (one or two tasks)
Additional Charges: A fee applies to participate in this subject in addition to the CHS Materials and Service charges. This fee is for purchasing a Psychology Workbook / Textbook and approximate cost is $40.00.