8PSY

Year 13 8PSY – Psychology

Course Option Description

Head of Learning Area (HOLA): Mrs E. Sefo.

Psychology is the scientific study of human cognition, emotion, and action. In this class you will make connections through psychology to explore a range of human experience and emotions. You will use critical and lateral thinking skills to dissect a range of literature and craft essays.  You will need to be a passionate reader and have strong writing skills. 

The level three course differs from level two by having to apply psychological understanding to modern day issues and contexts. 


Topics covered may include:

- Interaction between psychological approaches

- Significance of  psychological research and its impact on society

- Psychological research

- Appication of psychological practice



Prerequisites

10 credits in 7PSY or 15 credits in level 2 English and/or History. Some prior knowledge of level 2 Mathematics or Statistics would be an advantage.

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 19
Internal Assessed Credits: 19
External Assessed Credits: 0
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91872 v1
NZQA Info

Psychology 3.1 - Analyse the interaction between psychological approaches


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 6r
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91873 v1
NZQA Info

Psychology 3.2 - Analyse the significance of a key piece of research and its impact on society


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 3r
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91874 v1
NZQA Info

Psychology 3.3 - Conduct independent psychological research with consultation


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 6r
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91875 v1
NZQA Info

Psychology 3.4 - Analyse how theories are applied within a field of psychological practice


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 19
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 19
Total Numeracy Credits: 0