11 Psychology A

SACE Stage 1: 10 Credits / 1 Semesters / Sciences

SACE Website:  https://www.sace.sa.edu.au/web/psychology/stage-1

Pre-Requisite:  An achievement level of ‘C’ or better in Year 10 Science and/or English.

SUBJECT OVERVIEW

Psychology A is based on the 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.

The skills learnt through Psychology are parallel to those learnt in other science subjects: how to be a critical consumer of information; how to identify psychological processes at work in everyday experiences; how to apply knowledge to real-world situations; how to investigate psychological issues; and how to be an effective communicator.

An inquiry approach to psychology enables students to define the scope of their learning by identifying investigable questions, deconstructing and designing their research using scientific approaches, using data, and analysing and critiquing their findings.  The issues that arise during investigations should be informed by the application of key scientific ideas, skills, concepts, and understanding.

Topics may include

The history, development, use and nature of science in the following topics:

  • Introduction to Psychology
  • Neuropsychology
  • Lifespan psychology
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ASSESSMENT

The following assessment types enable students to demonstrate their learning in Stage 1 Psychology:

  • Assessment Type 1: investigations folio
  • Assessment Type 2: skills and applications tasks

Students complete:

  • At least one practical investigation
  • At least one skills and application tasks
  • One investigation with a focus on science as a human endeavour

These assessments enable students to demonstrate their learning in this subject under the assessment design criteria of:

  • Investigation, analysis, and evaluation
  • Knowledge and application

Additional Information

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Last updated: July 2024