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