Stage 2 Psychology

Stage 2 Psychology

Students in Stage 2 Psychology will initially study Personality, focusing on theories and assessments. They will then explore Mental Health & Wellbeing, followed by Organisational Psychology, examining workplace behavior. Next, they will study Learning theories and finally, Social Influence. Students will complete an external SACE examination.

 

Subject Type: Elective

Length: Full Semester

SACE Credits: 20 credits

Prerequisites:  C for 1 Semester 11 Psychology

C for 1 Semester Other 11 Science

Contact Person: oliwia.derda@stcolumba.sa.edu.au

Further Reading:  https://www.sace.sa.edu.au/web/psychology/stage-2

Topic Overview

  • Personality
  • Mental Health & Wellbeing
  • Organisational Psychology
  • Learning
  • Social Influence

 

Assessment Overview

Skills and Application Task (40%)

  • Personality in Media Analysis Task
  • Mental Health & Wellbeing Case Study Analysis
  • Organisational Psychology Deconstruct & Design
  • Learning Test

Investigations Folio (30%)

  • Persuasion Investigation
  • Science as Human Endeavor Task (Student choice of topic)

Examination (30%)

  • External Examination