Psychology 3

15 TCE credit points

Level: Level 3

Hours: 150

Type: TASC

Standards: LIT ICT

Course overview

You have

TASC course

May lead to

‘A’/‘B’ (or ‘C’ in consultation with teachers) in Year 10 Australian Curriculum English.

Psychology 3

Undertaking other Level 3 courses in the Humanities and Behavioural Sciences
A pathway to further study at university and a career in the police or defence forces, social work, nursing, teaching, management, law, medicine and psychology, the sport sciences, or public relations.

About human behaviour and experiences of the individual
How individuals make sense of the world
The relationship between thoughts, feelings and behaviour, and how these are underpinned by environmental and biological factors
How to conduct research in the field of psychology.

Investigate theories and ideas that explain human behaviour
Learn how to conduct research in the field of psychology
Develop an understanding of the scientific method used in psychology
Investigate topics such as personality, intelligence and gender-specific behaviour; sensation, perception and altered states of consciousness; learning, memory, perception and individual differences
Engage in group discussion and presentations
Complete practical exercises, investigations, essays and report writing
Undertake and complete an Individual Project (externally assessed).

Is curious about the nature of human behaviour and factors that impact on behaviour
Enjoys engaging in inquiry projects and a range of required reading
Is capable of creating a range of texts such as essays and reports
Has good reading, writing and organisational skills.