1. PSYCHOLOGY UNITS 1 & 2 ORIENTATION DAY 2015/2016

2. UNIT 1: How are behaviour and mental processes shaped? UNIT 2: Why do people perceive and react differently to the world around them? AOS 1 How does the brain function as part of the nervous system? understanding structure and function of the brain, neurons and nervous systems, brain development, adaptive plasticity. Perceiving the world Sensation and perception in regards to taste and vision, influences on visual and taste perception, distortions of perception of taste and vision AOS 2 Psychological development Interactive nature of hereditary and environmental factors on psychological, emotional and cognitive development, typical and atypical behaviours, mental health. Social influences on behaviour Attitudes and stereotypes, tri- component model, prejudice and discrimination, status and power, obedience, conformity, bullying. AOS 3 Research investigationPractical investigation

3. THE “BIBLE”

4. MATERIALS/EQUIPMENT  Jacaranda Psychology VCE Units 1 & 2 (Grivas, 6 th ed)  A4 exercise book  A4 document holder with plastic pockets (suggested)  FULL pencil case

5. Investigate and inquire scientifically formulate research questions and construct testable hypotheses design and conduct investigations using experimental and non- experimental methods such as observation studies, case studies and correlation studies collect, record and summarise both quantitative and qualitative data analyse and interpret data, and draw conclusions consistent with the research question evaluate the validity and reliability of research investigations including potential confounding variables and sources of error and bias work independently and collaboratively as appropriate and within identified research constraints adhere to current occupational health and safety codes and ethical guidelines for conducting psychological investigations Apply psychological understandings use research literature to demonstrate how psychological concepts and theories have developed over time process and interpret information, and make connections between psychological concepts and theories apply understandings to both familiar and new contexts evaluate the validity and reliability of psychology-related information and opinions presented in the public domain analyse issues relating to and implications of scientific and technological developments relevant to psychology Communicate psychological information and understandings communicate psychological information, ideas and research findings accurately and effectively use communication methods suitable for different audiences and purposes use scientific language, conventions and referencing of information sources appropriate to the medium of communication.

6. ASSESSMENT:  VARIETY OF TASKS (eg: tests, ERA, media review, scientific poster)  MINI” ASSESSMENTS WILL BE USED FOR YOU AND YOUR TEACHER TO MONITOR YOUR PROGRESS UNIT 1: OUTCOME 1 OUTCOME 2 OUTCOME 3 UNIT 2: OUTCOME 1 OUTCOME 2 OUTCOME 3

7. EXAMS SECTION B Short Answer Questions SECTION C Extended Response Question LENGTH Unit 1 = 1hr 45 mins Unit 1 + 2 = 2hr 45mins SECTION A Multiple Choice Questions

8. EXPECTATIONS ATTENDANCE: 80% IS REQUIRED - IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO BRING A MEDICAL CERTIFICATE IF ABSENT - IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO CATCH UP ON ANY WORK - IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO SEE YOUR TEACHER IF YOU NEED HELP PHONES IN AND DURING LESSONS ARE A NO NO!!!! THERE IS A 3 STRIKES AND YOUR OUT POLICY EQUIPMENT: TEXTBOOK, WRITING MATERIALS, FOLDER, WORKBOOK HOMEWORK…ALWAYS IF NO SET WORK CHAPTER SUMMARIES PSYCHOLOGY IS A VERY COMPETITIVE SUBJECT… YOU ARE EXPECTED TO WORK HARD!

9. YOU HAVE ENTERED INTO A CONTRACT!!!

10. GET ORGANISED STUDY TIMETABLE REVISE KEY TERMS REGULARLY ASK FOR HELP! DO NOT MEASURE YOURSELF AGAINST ANY OTHER STUDENT… YOUR JOURNEY…YOUR ACHIEVEMENTS

11. QUESTION TIME…

12. HOLIDAY HOMEWORK SEE HANDOUT TO BE HANDED IN FIRST LESSON NEXT YEAR! ANY QUESTIONS – EMAIL US:  jacobs.jaclyn.f@edumail.vic.gov.au  chang.jocelyn.j@edumail.vic.gov.au  dryburgh.ellen.j@edumail.vic.gov.au