Social Psychology 10

HUMANITIES FACULTY

šŸŽ“ Ā Course TypeElective
šŸ§© Ā Units1
šŸ—“ Ā TimingYear 10
ā± Ā Hours per week3
šŸ“š Ā Prior ExperienceNot required
āœļø Ā SelectionUp to 4 units of Humanities electives may be studied in Year 10
šŸ§­ Ā Future PathwaysIB Psychology SL and HL , TCE Sociology Level 3, TCE Psychology Level 3

This course is an elective subject that runs for one unit.

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Year 10 Social Psychology encompasses curricula which cover introductory aspects of both the TCE and IB Diploma subjects of Psychology and TCE Sociology, with Psychology being the exploration of the mind and human behaviour and Sociology examining the social world and human society. Students will be introduced to skills that will enhance their ability to analyse and evaluate theoretical and definitional concepts, as well as examine empirical evidence and studies related to the topics studied.

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Key inquiry questions:

  • How does society impact upon an individualā€™s behaviour?
  • Where do our individual differences arise?
  • Where do our emotions come from and can they be controlled?
  • What is pro-social behaviour?

Key areas of knowledge and understanding:

  • Individual and Society ā€“ agents of socialisation, pro-social behaviour, heredity versus environment
  • Emotions ā€“ cognitive, behavioural, physiological determinants of behaviour.