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Curriculum 2025

Psychology A

 

Subject Name Psychology A
Year Level 11
Subject Length Semester
Subject Type Optional
Year 12 Pathway Year 12 Psychology
Staff Contact Lisa Dickson
lisa.dickson6@schools.sa.edu.au

Content 

This subject enables students to understand their own and others' behaviours. Psychology builds on the scientific method by involving students in the collection and analysis of data. 

This subject allows students to investigate human behaviour, the underlying processes, and the factors that influence it. Students can apply psychological knowledge to education, employment and relationships. 

Topics may include:

  • Introduction to psychology  
  • Social behaviour 
  • Emotion

Assessment

Investigations folio 40%

  • Group investigation - 750 words, 20%
  • Positive Education presentation 5-minute oral presentation, 20%

Skills and applications tasks 60%

  • Film analysis - 750 words or equivalent, 20%
  • Social influence essay - 750 words or equivalent, 20%
  • Semester examination 20%

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