Psychology Unit 1
6-8 hours per week
This unit introduces students to the scientific study of psychology as the investigation into human behaviour and the mental processes that determine it; including perception, cognition and emotion. Students learn about the use of theories, models and controlled observations to describe and explain human behaviour. Research methods and their associated critiques are integrated within the different methodological approaches to psychology. The link between the aspect of psychology being studied and the choice of research method is established. Students apply these methods to different studies and make simple evaluations of the appropriateness of each model. An introduction to ethical principles in the conduct of psychological research and practice is provided.
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Psychology Unit 2
6-8 hours per week
In this unit students learn about different methods and models that describe and explain human behaviour. This unit focuses on internal physical, chemical and biological processes that inform behaviour. Methods of studying the differences in behaviour between people are evaluated. The study of individual behaviour in social situations is explored where behaviours can be influenced by attitudes resulting from environmental influences. Measurement tools applied to studies of attitude are investigated. Research methods continue to be integrated within the different approaches to psychology. Students apply these methods to different studies and evaluate the appropriateness of each model. Ethical principles in the conduct of psychological research and practice are included.
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