Course Overview
This course is designed to introduce students to psychology and the study of human behaviour. Students explore biological, behavioural, cognitive, psychodynamic and humanistic approaches in psychology. They examine key psychological debates like nature versus nurture, and how these debates have changed over time. The complex ethical minefield of psychological practice is researched by studying human bias and ethics, and students examine how theories are used in fields of psychological practice.
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The Teacher
Tabitha McGee
0Students 1 Courses
Course Details
Examine ethical issues in psychological practice.
Understand approaches in psychology and how they explain behaviour.
Explore how theories are used in fields of psychological practice.
Analyse a range of issues in psychology and evaluate their impact.
Social Sciences
Good literacy is required. Be willing to discuss issues and think critically is important.
Google Meet, Google Site, Google Docs, and Mattermost.
School Year
29 Jan 2026
26 Nov 2026
English
Yes
NCEA Level 2
No
| Standard No * | Standard title | credit value | Internal/External | Completion |
| 91844 v1 | Examine different psychological approaches used to explain a behaviour. | 6 | Internal | |
| 91845 v1 | Examine how a psychological debate has changed over time. | 3 | Internal | |
| 91847 v1 | Examine how theory is used in fields of psychological practice | 5 | Internal | |
| 91848 v1 | Examine ethical issues in psychological practice | 3 | Internal | |
| 91846 v2 | Conduct psychological research with guidance | 4 | Internal |
Learning Exchange
1.00 placement
OR Cost
$2371.00
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