Marlborough Girls’ College Marlborough Girls’ College

Psychology - Mātai Hinengaro

PSY201
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.


Learning Areas:

Senior Social Science