Psychology

Course summary

Through the Psychology curriculum, students develop fundamental knowledge of key psychological concepts and how these shape human behaviour. Students explore theories and research studies, derived from the key psychological approaches. Students become independent learners in their exploration of human behaviour and are actively engaged in exploring this within real world application. Students develop a love of learning and an understanding of how the mind can influence human behaviour as well as developing our students into well rounded active citizens. Through the study of a broad range of topics such as mental illnesses, aggression and relationships, our students develop a tolerance, awareness and respect towards other individuals. Students are challenged in class to consider alternative ideologies and concepts, as well as how behaviour affects various and diverse cultures and upbringing experiences.