PSY201

Psychology - Mātai Hinengaro

Course Description

This course is for students interested in Psychology and human behaviour. They will study Cognitive, Biological, Humanistic, Behavioural and Psychodynamic approaches in Psychology. Key psychological debates like Nature vs Nurture will be examined and how debates have changed over time. Students research the complex ethical minefield of Psychological practice and delve into at least two Psychological fields. This could include Sports, Forensic, Social, and Educational fields. The assessment types include student driven inquiry, digital presentations, and essays.

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 21
Internal Assessed Credits: 21
External Assessed Credits: 0
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91844 v1
NZQA Info

Psychology 2.1 - Examine different psychological approaches used to explain a behaviour


Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines

Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 6r
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91845 v1
NZQA Info

Psychology 2.2 - Examine how a psychological debate has changed over time


Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines

Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 3r
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91846 v1
NZQA Info

Psychology 2.3 - Conduct psychological research with guidance


Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines

Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91847 v1
NZQA Info

Psychology 2.4 - Examine how theory is used in fields of psychological practice


Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines

Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 5r
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91848 v1
NZQA Info

Psychology 2.5 - Examine ethical issues in psychological practice


Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines

Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 3r
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 21
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 21
Total Numeracy Credits: 0