Psychology ATAR
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Required: Minimum C grade in Year 10 ACE or Advanced Science or B in General Science and B Grade in mainstream English
Recommended: Minimum C grade in Year 10 ACE or Advanced Science or A in General Science and B Grade in mainstream English
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Psychology is the scientific study of how people think, feel and behave. This course introduces students to the principles of scientific inquiry and their application to planning, designing and conducting psychological investigations using appropriate procedures and practices. Through the study of psychology, students will be introduced to a variety of psychological theories, studies, models and concepts and will develop the skills to apply their psychological knowledge to familiar and unfamiliar contexts to explain thoughts, feelings and behaviours in the everyday world. This course is designed to integrate the understanding of the principles of science inquiry, the acquisition of psychological knowledge and the application of both in an enjoyable and contemporary way. The study of psychology is relevant to further studies in the health professions, education, human resources, social sciences, sales, media, marketing and management.
- Please note that some concepts studied in this course may be confronting for some students.
- Syllabus and other SCSA documentation can be found HERE
Psychology is a fantastic subject that my peers and I have enjoyed very much. We have delved into many topics to help explain human behaviour and studied past research to improve our understanding of the relationship between the brain, our body and behaviour. From learning about Harlow and his monkeys, to the effects of maternal deprivation on children, our understanding of the importance of psychology has grown. We have also been fortunate enough to participate in lots of activities to support our theoretical understandings. Karis Balfour, Year 11 2023.
Year 12 Psychology ATAR To access the syllabus for this subject please click HERE.