LEVEL: Stage 2
SACE Credits: 20 credits
LENGTH: Full Year
Recommended background: Any Stage 1 Science at a C grade or better.
Content:
Stage 2 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.
Topics
- Psychology of the Individual
- Psychological Health and Wellbeing
- Organisational Psychology
- Social Influence
- The Psychology of Learning
Assessment:
Students’ performance will be determined according to the subject’s Performance Standards, as outlined by the SACE Board. Grades A+ to E- will be used for reporting purposes.
Investigations Folio 30%
- At least one psychological investigation that must include a deconstruction of a problem and design of a psychological investigation.
- One investigation with a focus on science as a human endeavour.
Skills and Applications Tasks 40%
Students complete at least three skills and applications tasks, including at least one skills and applications task from each of the non-examined topics:
- Psychology of the individual
- Psychological Health and Wellbeing
- Organisational Psychology
External Assessment 30%
- Online Examination (2 hour external examination in November) assessing the following topics:
- Social Influence
- The Psychology of Learning