1. Year 11&12Subject Selection –

2. Course Description
Psychology is a broad discipline that incorporates both the scientific study of human behaviour through biological,
psychological and social perspectives and the systematic application of this knowledge to personal and social circumstances in everyday life.

3. Why Study this? Work Tasks Assessment tasks: Units 1&2
Log Book of activities
Ice cream headache research activity
Textbook revision questions
Class discussions
Media report
Brain function
Behaviour and mental processes
Research investigation
What influences our perception of the world?
How are we influenced to behave in certain ways?
Practical investigation
End of semester exam

4. (Units 1 and 2 not a prerequisite
Subject pathway….
Units 1 and 2 Psychology
Psychologist
Units 3 and 4 Psychology
(Units 1 and 2 not a prerequisite
but recommended.)
Post Graduate Study
Psychology
Bachelor of Arts
Psychology Major

5. Extra activities/costs?
Trip to Melbourne Zoo – approximate cost is $80.00

6. Units 3 and 4 Unit 3: How does experience affect
behaviour and mental processes?
Area of Study 1 How does the nervous system enable psychological functioning?
Area of Study 2 How do people learn and remember?
Unit 4: How is wellbeing developed and maintained?
Area of Study 1 How do levels of consciousness affect mental processes and behaviour?
Area of Study 2 What influences mental wellbeing?
Area of Study 3 Practical investigation

7. More information….
Staff contacts:
Ms Warden:
Mrs Banks: