E X P E C T A T I O N S |
C O U R S E // O V E R V I E W |
You are expected to:
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The course covers the following topics: Research Methods, the role of the Brain, Psychological development, Normality, Sensation and Perception, Social Cognition and Social Influences.
You need to complete 6 SACs over the course of the year. ![]()
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W E E K L Y // R E A D I N G |
A // TY P I C A L // C L A S S |
As you do the weekly reading, you are to write each definition on a cue card. In addition you are to dot point the most important pieces of information in your summary book.
W H A T // T O // D O // I F // Y O U // M I S S // A // C L A S SIt is important that you attend as many classes as you can and avoid missing classes. Of course this cannot always be avoided.
If you miss a class you are to complete the learning activities listed in the term plan online and to make sure you are up to date with your reading, summaries and definitions. You will do the quiz that you missed in the next class. |
This is what you can expect from a typical class:
In addition you will have tests on each topic. E M A I L // P O L I C YEmails will only be checked during school hours. The preferential mode of contact is in person.
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K I C K S T A R TWk 1: Scientific research methods
SUMMER HOLIDAYS: Scientific research methods T E R M // O N EWk 1: The role of the brain in mental processes and
behaviour/ Scientific research methods Wk 2: The brain/research methods Wk 3: The brain/research methods Wk 4: The brain/research methods Wk 5: The brain/research methods Wk 6: The brain/research methods Wk 7: Brain plasticity and brain damage Wk 8: Revision + SAC |
T E R M // T H R E EWk 1:Sensation and Perception
Wk 2: Sensation and Perception Wk 3: Distortions of Perception Wk 4: Distortions of Perception Wk 5: Social Cognition Wk 6: Social Cognition Wk 7: Social Influences on Behaviour Wk 8: Social Influences on Behaviour Wk 9: Social Influences on Behaviour Wk 10: Social Influences on Behaviour |
T E R M // T W O |
T E R M // F O U R |
Wk 1: The complexity of psychological development
Wk 2: The complexity of psychological development Wk 3: The complexity of psychological development Wk 4: Atypical psychological development Wk 5: Atypical psychological development Wk 6: Atypical psychological development Wk 7:Research investigation Wk 8: Exam Wk 9: Research investigation Wk 10: Research investigation |
Wk 1: Social Influences on Behaviour
Wk 2: Research investigation Wk 3: Revision Wk 4: Revision |