Stage 1 Psychology
Stage 1 Psychology (S1)
Students in Stage 1 Psychology (Semester 2) will initially study Cognitive Psychology, focusing on mental processes and how they influence behaviour. Students will then study Neuropsychology, examining the brain's impact on behaviour. These topics are designed to prepare students for Stage 2 Psychology.
Subject Type: Elective
Length: One Semester
SACE Credits: 10 credits
Prerequisites: C for 2 Semesters 10 Science
Contact Person: oliwia.derda@stcolumba.sa.edu.au
Further Reading: https://www.sace.sa.edu.au/web/psychology/stage-1
Topic Overview
- Cognitive Psychology
- Neuropsychology
Assessment Overview
Skills and Application Task (50%)
- Amnesia Task
- Neuropsychology Test
Investigations Folio (50%)
- Memory Investigation
- Neuropsychology SHE Task
Examination (0%)
- End of Semester Examination
Stage 1 Psychology (S2)
Students in Stage 1 Psychology (Semester 1) will initially study Emotions, focusing on their impact on human behaviour. Students will then study Forensic Science, examining psychological principles in criminal investigations. These topics are designed to prepare students for Stage 2 Psychology.
Subject Type: Elective
Length: One Semester
SACE Credits: 10 credits
Prerequisites: C for 2 Semesters 10 Science
Contact Person: oliwia.derda@stcolumba.sa.edu.au
Further Reading: https://www.sace.sa.edu.au/web/psychology/stage-1
Topic Overview
- Emotions
- Forensic Science
Assessment Overview
Skills and Application Task (50%)
- Emotions Task
- Forensic Science Test
Investigations Folio (50%)
- Criminal Profiling SHE Task
- Positive Outlook Investigation
Examination (0%)
- End of Semester Examination