Abnormal Psychology (PSA)
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Nadene Brouwer, Tabitha McGee.
Abnormal Psychology: Uncover the Unusual
Dive into the intriguing world of Abnormal Psychology! Discover what makes behavior normal or abnormal and explore the fascinating realm of mental illness and treatment.
Join us and unravel the mysteries of the human mind!
Course Components:
- Impactful Experiments: Explore groundbreaking psychological experiments and their lasting effects on society.
- Hands-On Research: Conduct your own experiments to understand human behavior.
- Ethical Exploration: Learn about the ethics of psychology and how our actions are influenced by others.
- Understanding Mental Illness: Examine different approaches to diagnosing and treating mental illness.
- Professional Insights: Discover how psychologists work in clinical and counseling settings.
This course offers less credits than the general psychology course, as due to its sensitive nature it is slower paced than the general programme.
Recommended Prior Learning
Entry Requirements
Evidence of achievement at Level 2 Science, Maths or English, good writing skills as there is a substantial reading component to this course.
Students must be comfortable engaging in mental health topics in depth.
Pathway
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Psychology 2.1 - Examine different psychological approaches used to explain a behaviour
NZQA Info
Psychology 2.3 - Conduct psychological research with guidance
NZQA Info
Psychology 2.4 - Examine how theory is used in fields of psychological practice
NZQA Info
Psychology 3.1 - Analyse the interaction between psychological approaches
NZQA Info
Psychology 3.3 - Conduct independent psychological research with consultation
NZQA Info
Psychology 3.4 - Analyse how theories are applied within a field of psychological practice