It is recommended that students wishing to undertake this course have achieved a B- grade or higher in Stage 1 Psychology.
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.
Psychology aims to describe and explain both the universality of human experience and individual and cultural diversity. It also addresses the ways in which behaviour can be changed. It offers a means for making society more cohesive and equitable; that is, psychology offers ways of intervening to advance the wellbeing of individuals, groups, and societies. However, every change also holds the possibility of harm. The ethics of research and intervention are therefore an integral part of psychology.
Recommendation
It is recommended that students wishing to undertake this course have achieved a B- grade or higher in Stage 1 Psychology.
School-based Assessment (70%)
External Assessment (30%)
Students provide evidence of their learning through seven summative assessment tasks including the external examination. Students undertake:
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