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.
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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
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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
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Psychology 2.3 - Conduct psychological research with guidance
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines
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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
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Psychology 2.5 - Examine ethical issues in psychological practice
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines