Unit 1 & 2 Psychology 2016
Congratulations on your choice to undertake Psychology in 2016! Psychology is an interesting
subject covering many aspects of our world. You will delve into the human mind and
investigate human behaviour along with the mental processes that determine it.
To get the most out of this subject you must be willing and ready to participate and
contribute where ever you have the chance. Psychologists have a strong empathy for the human psyche and
therefore approach their field of study with passion and commitment. It is with commitment and a
passionate attitude that you must approach your Psychology studies.
Expectations
We expect you to complete all set homework by the given due date. Late work is not appreciated and you may
be marked down as a consequence. You must complete all set sheets from your Area of Study booklet,
chapter glossary and any set questions from the textbook. All this work will be collected and marked off.
The satisfactory completion of these will contribute to you satisfying the requirements of outcomes.
You will need to satisfy each outcome in order to pass Psychology. You must have demonstrated key skills and
shown that you understand key knowledge to pass an outcome. A copy of these outcomes and key knowledge
and skills is provided for you today.
Resources
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Jacaranda Psychology VCE Units 1 & 2, 7th edition (Grivas)
A4 exercise book
A4 document holder with plastic pockets (suggested)
Area of Study Booklet/Handouts (provided at the start of each topic)
Holiday Homework
There have been many different approaches over time to understanding the role of the brain.
Your task is to prepare a concept map (minimum A3 size) with relevant images in which you clearly show:
 Definitions and your own examples of the terms behaviour, mental processes
 Relationship between behaviour and mental processes in everyday human activities
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Differences between contemporary psychological research methods and non-scientific approaches
(pseudoscience) to investigating and explaining human behaviour
 Explanation of how the following aimed to understand the role of the brain:
o brain vs heart debate
o mind-body problem
o phrenology
o first brain experiments
o neuroimaging techniques
Use the information provided on Moodle to help you complete the following activity.
If you have any queries or concerns at all please feel free to contact Miss Jacobs, Miss Chang, or Miss
Dryburgh.
We look forward to seeing you next year!