Stage 2 Psychology

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