Course Overview
This is an inquiry-based course that will cover significant pieces of psychological research, what made them important and what impact they have on society today in Term 1. We then move on to modern psychology in Term 2 and how it is applied in the fields of mental health, social, and forensic psychology. In Term 3, by comparing two different approaches within the field of psychology, we will investigate what it is that makes us behave the way we do. We will cover the fields of biological and sociocultural psychology to try to find out how our genetic heritage and social environment interact. Then we will investigate several issues present in modern psychology, such as gender and cultural bias, and the use of children and animals in psychological research. Specific focuses of each topic and that of the assessments will be negotiated between participating students and the teacher to allow for student interest.
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The Teacher
Madeline Campbell
0Students 2 Courses
Kia ora, hello, I'm Madeline Campbell. I live near Lake Brunner just outside Māwhera Greymouth on the West Coast of the South Island. I've been in education for 25 years, teaching in secondary schools in South and Central Auckland and the West Coast. I grew up in Central Otago and studied in Dunedin. I've taught lots of subjects, mainly visual arts and social science fields. I completed Masters study in Arts Psychotherapy, and I'm interested in human consciousness and expression, and how people make sense of reality. I live on a property with my partner half covered in native bush with wild deer and pigs running around, a river full of trout running along the bottom of the property, tonnes of native birds, as well as chooks, ducks, a few horses, and a dog and cat. I love Tai Chi, and making art when I can.
Course Details
| Standard No * | Standard title | credit value | Internal/External | Completion |
| 91873 | Analyse The Significance Of A Key Piece Of Research And Its Impact On Society | 3 | Internal | |
| 91872 | Analyse The Interaction Between Psychological Approaches | 6 | Internal | |
| 91876 | Analyse A Significant Issue In Psychological Practice | 3 | External | |
| 91874 | Conduct independent psychological research with consultation | 6 | Internal |
Learning Exchange
1.00 placement
OR Cost
$1976.00
