What is this Subject?

Psychology is the scientific study of human behaviour and mental processes. Psychology considers the biological, psychological and sociocultural factors that help to explain behaviours and thoughts. Students explore the human nervous system, the brain, learning, feelings, sleep, memory, mental health, attitudes, cognitions, and human relationships. 

What will you be doing in this subject?

• Investigating a range of psychological theories

• Investigating case studies of unique human behaviour

• Undertaking experiments 

• Completing practical investigations

• Developing skills in scientific writing to communicate your ideas and analysis of experiments, research, theories and ideas

This is beneficial if you want to be a...

Social worker, researcher, counsellor, teacher, sports/organisational/counselling psychologist, public/human relations manager

This is beneficial if you want to study...

Psychology, health sciences, business/marketing, human resources, early childhood care, teaching, industrial relations

VCAA Study Design Psychology