Year 12 Psychology

Subject Overview

Psychology aims to describe and explain both the universality of human experience and individual and cultural diversity. It also addresses the ways in which behaviour can be changed. It offers a means for making society more cohesive and equitable; that is, psychology offers ways of intervening to advance the wellbeing of individuals, groups, and societies.  

An inquiry approach to psychology enables students to define the scope of their learning by identifying investigable questions, deconstructing and designing their research using scientific approaches, using data, and analysing and critiquing their findings. 

Topics may include:

• Topic 1: Psychology of the Individual 
• Topic 2: Psychological Health and Wellbeing  
• Topic 3: Organisational Psychology 
• Topic 4: Social Influence 
• Topic 5: The Psychology of Learning 

Assessment

School assessment (70%) 

• Skills and Applications Tasks (40%) 

• Investigations Folio (30%) 

The following three topics are assessed in the school assessment (investigations folio and skills and applications tasks): 

Topic 1, topic 2 and topic 3

External assessment (30%) 

• Examination (30%) 

The following two topics are assessed in the external assessment (examination) and may also be assessed in the school assessment: 

Topic 4 and topic 5 

Cost: N/A

Additional Information:

Examination guidelines are available for students on the SACE website and will be visited by teachers throughout the year. If students are unable to be present during a SACE run exam or a school run exam, a note from a medical professional will be required to enact SACE special provisions like offering a re-sit.