13PSY
This course requires 2 options.

13 Psychology (13PSY)

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Nadene Brouwer, Tabitha McGee.

13 Psychology

This course encourages independent exploration of psychological themes in depth.

Course Components

  • Evaluate genetic and environmental influences on behaviour
  • Analyse a famous study in psychology and the impact it has had on society
  • Use evidence to apply psychological ideas to everyday life
  • Develop a reasoned approach to analytical writing, problem-solving and data manipulation
  • Analyse how psychological perspectives influence our understanding of the world
  • Explore the different careers of psychologists

Course Overview

Term 1
(1) The Origins of Psychology & Learning From the Past
(2) Explanations of Human Behaviour - How Different Psychological Perspectives Explain Human Behaviour

A.S. 91873 v1 Psychology 3.2 - Analyse the significance of a key piece of research and its impact on society 3 credits due 22 March

Term 2
Continuation of Explanations of Behaviour
(3) The Work of Psychologists

A.S. 91872 v1 Psychology 3.1 - Analyse the interaction between psychological approaches 6 credits

Term 3
(4) Conduct Independent Psychological Research with Consultation

A.S. 91874 v1 Psychology 3.3 - Conduct independent psychological research with consultation, 6 credits

Term 4
Completion and re-assessment opportunities.
Option to self-study for external exam if internals have been completed (3crd).

Recommended Prior Learning

Entry Requirements

Evidence of achievement at Level 2 Science, Maths or English, good writing skills as there is a substantial writing component to this course

Assessment Information

Possible Credits
Optional External - 3 credits
Internal - 19 credits

UE Approved

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 19 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 19 credits.

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