Psychology
Year 10 Elective
Course Description
In this unit students will obtain an introduction to the science behind psychology, including why psychology is considered a science and how it differs to pseudosciences. Students will explore the regions of the brain and look at various brain disorders and perceptual anomalies. This unit also examines a variety of mental illnesses and mental health issues as well as a brief overview of forensic psychology, particularly looking at stalkers, criminal profiling and eyewitness testimonies.
Outcomes - On completion of this unit students will be able to:
Introduction to Psychology and Neuropsychology, describe the roles of different psychology specialisations and explain why psychology is considered a science and how it differs to pseudosciences. Students will also be able to identify different regions of the brain and explain various brain disorders and perceptual anomalies.
Clinical Psychology and Forensic psychology, identify different categories of mental illnesses as presented in the DSM-V. Students will also be able to determine different assessment and treatment options for people with different mental illnesses, complete criminal profiles of cases from Criminal Minds and distinguish between different types of stalkers and murderers
Research Methods, design and undertake a practical investigation related to a topic of their choice, and present methodologies, findings and conclusions in a scientific poster.
Assessment Tasks
Introduction to Psychology and Neuropsychology Test
Mental Illness Visual Presentation
Student-directed Empirical Research Assignment (ERA)
Unit exam
Pathways into VCE
Psychology
Booklist requirements:
Jacaranda Science Quest 10 LearnON
Included in School Bundle
Resources/Requirements:
School laptop provided in School Bundle
A4 Exercise Book & pens
Additional Costs:
Career Bullseye:
If you enjoy or are good at this learning area, you can explore these occupations.
These career options include: Welfare worker, Youth worker, Social worker, Psychologist, Sociologist, Teacher, Counsellor, Police officer,