1. Pathway Subject(s): VCE Psychology Units 1-4

2. Course Outline Assessment
This course has been developed as an introduction to the VCE Psychology units It covers key areas of Psychology such as research methods, the brain, clinical psychology and forensic psychology. Students will develop key skills in the scientific method required as they progress towards their senior years.
Assessment
The course is divided into three assessment tasks:
An introduction to Psychology test.
Student Directed Research.
Classwork.

3. Topics Covered
Research Methods- includes developing hypotheses and identifying variables, planning and undertaking investigations and the study of ethics.
Study of the Brain- understanding of brain structure and function.
Clinical Psychology- what is mental health and mental illness? How do we diagnose mental illness?

4. Topics continued…
Sleep and Dreams – the stages of sleep, sleep disorders and dreams will be looked at if time is available.