12PS1

12 Psychology 1

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Megan Butler.

New course for 2025

The external for Level 2 Psychology is a Level 3 Social Studies external. 19 credits available.

Psychology is the study of the human mind and human behaviour. In psychology, we examine both the unusual and the everyday behaviour with the goal of understanding how it reveals the nature of the human mind. In doing so, we aim to develop a greater understanding of humanity and the issues surrounding it.

Students will:
• Critique different psychologists from history and their theories of behaviour.
• Understand different fields of psychology and analyse how they have helped shape our understanding of society.
• Explore a range of psychological approaches that attempt to explain the complexities of behaviour.
• Create a research design, conduct psychological research and analyse the results.
• Understand ideological responses to current social issues.


As this is a new course for 2025, the course content outline is still being developed. 

Prerequisites

Must have passed Level 1 Literacy, AND

EITHER 10+ credits from 11EN1 or 11ENE MCEA course with at least 5 credits at Excellence and 5 credits at Merit or above.

OR 10+ credits from 11HI1 MCEA course with at least 5 credits at Excellence and 5 credits at Merit or above.

OR 10+ credits from 11GE1 MCEA course with at least 5 credits at Excellence and 5 credits at Merit or above.

 

OR HOF approval 

 

Please note that staffing constraints may limit the number of classes on offer. In this instance, other relevant criteria will be used for selection such as a ballot.

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

*12PS1* - Supplementary costs: Approx $0

Pathway

Credit Information

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

This course is eligible for subject endorsement.

Total Credits Available: 19
Internal Assessed Credits: 15
External Assessed Credits: 4
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91596 v2
NZQA Info

Social Studies 3.1 - Demonstrate understanding of ideological responses to an issue


Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r,4w *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91844 v1
NZQA Info

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


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 6r
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91846 v1
NZQA Info

Psychology 2.3 - Conduct psychological research with guidance


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


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 5r
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 19
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 19
Total Numeracy Credits: 0