Psychology

Satisfactory completion is based on demonstrating that the learning outcomes for the unit have been met through completion of school assessed coursework, which is assessment tasks selected from the following:

Essay
Annotated poster
Multimedia presentation
Empirical research activity
Test - short answer and extended response
Summary of research findings in at least two related studies

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Psychology Unit 2

Areas of Study

Introduction to neurons and nervous system
Individual differences
Social attitudes

Assessment

As for Unit 1.

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Psychology Unit 3

Areas of Study

Brain and nervous system
Visual perception
States of consciousness

Assessment

Satisfactory completion is based on demonstrating that the learning outcomes for the unit have been met through completion of school assessed coursework, which is at least three different tasks selected from the following:

Essay
Empirical research activity
Annotated poster
Multimedia presentation
Summary and evaluation of data and methods from two or more related studies
Test (multiple choice, short-answer and extended response)

School assessed coursework contributes 17% to the study score and the marks allocation is:

Outcome 1 – 40 marks
Outcome 2 – 30 marks
Detailed study – 30 marks

The mid-year examination (1 1/2 hours) contributes 33% to the study score.

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Psychology Unit 4

Areas of Study

Memory
Learning
Research investigation

Assessment

As for Unit 3.

The end-of-year examination (1 1/2 hours) contributes 33% to the study score.

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