John Paul II High School John Paul II High School

Level 2 Psychology

12PSY
Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms M. Campbell.

Psychology is the study of human thought, emotions, and actions and helps us to understand human behaviour. This course aims to help students understand the factors that influence our own and others’ behaviour in different situations. Psychology provides the opportunity to explore value systems and ethical perspectives and to examine underlying cultural biases, role expectations, and prejudices. A high level of literacy is needed for success in this course.

Learning Opportunities

In this course you will need to:

Develop these skills:Explore this content:
  • Critical thinking - critically analysing information. Making links to other contexts and being able to apply theory to different contexts beyond presenting information. 
  • Variety of psychological approaches such as: biological, psychodynamic, cognitive, behavioural, humanistic, social and evolutionary psychology.
  • Scientific skills - researching a variety of texts, interpreting results and carrying out your own scientific investigation.
  • The process and execution of psychological research.
  • Reading & Writing - reading and interpreting scientific research. Learning to write scientifically and concisely. 
  • Variety of psychological fields such as: forensic, clinical, social, indigenous, sport and environmental psychology. 
  • Analysing, solving problems and evaluating outcomes.


Learning Areas:

__________ Social Sciences __________ Te Ao Tangata



Stationery

Your laptop and a folder for organising handouts, written notes, and assignment planning.