PREREQUISITES

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Course Description

In the Psychology General course students will be introduced to psychological knowledge which supports an understanding of the way individuals function in groups. Students learn about well-known psychological models and theories, and the methods used to conduct scientific investigations in the discipline of psychology. Acquiring this foundation of scientific method and critical thinking is a valuable skill which students can apply throughout their study, work and everyday lives.

Year 11

  • Unit 1 – Self, Others and research methods

    Personality, Cognition, Relational Influences and Communication

  • Unit 2 – Self, Others and research methods

    Biological influences/bases of behaviour, Developmental psychology, Social Psychology, Culture and values.

Year 12

  • Unit 3 – Self, Others and research methods

    Personality, Cognition, Relational Influences and Communication

  • Unit 4 – Self, Others and research methods

    Biological influences/bases of behaviour, Developmental psychology, Social Psychology, Culture and values

More detailed course info can be found HERE

Assessment

  • Investigation

  • Response

  • Project