Year: 11 (Stage 1) – Elective
Length: Semester (10 SACE Credits)
Contact Person: Vineetha Vijayan
Content: The topics in Stage 1 Psychology provide the framework for developing integrated programs of learning through which students extend their skills, knowledge, and understanding of the three strands of science. The three strands of science to be integrated throughout student learning are:
- Science inquiry skills
- Science as a human endeavour
- Science understanding
The topics are:
- 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, which must include deconstruction of a problem and design of a psychological investigation and one investigation with a focus on science as a human endeavour.
- Assessment Type 2: One skills and applications task.
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.