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1.   | Evaluate, synthesise and apply psychological theories to everyday issues using empirical evidence. |
2.   | Articulate the main research approaches and methods applied in psychology, and how they explain behaviour. |
3.   | Evaluate major psychological concepts and theories of neurological and biological processes, social and cognitive development, intelligence, sensation and perception, consciousness and awareness, cultural perspectives of psychology including indigenous psychology, psychopathology, and psychological interventions and treatments. |
4.   | Review psychological framework of core topics to historical and contemporary socio-cultural issues and ethical practices. |
5.   | Demonstrate effective academic research and writing skills using APA format. |
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| | Assessment Task | Value (of total mark) | Related Learning Outcome/s |
1.   | Quiz (10 minutes) | 10% | - 1 - Evaluate, synthesise and apply psychological theories to everyday issues using empirical evidence.
- 2 - Articulate the main research approaches and methods applied in psychology, and how they explain behaviour.
- 5 - Demonstrate effective academic research and writing skills using APA format.
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2.   | Essay (1200 words) | 40% | - 1 - Evaluate, synthesise and apply psychological theories to everyday issues using empirical evidence.
- 3 - Evaluate major psychological concepts and theories of neurological and biological processes, social and cognitive development, intelligence, sensation and perception, consciousness and awareness, cultural perspectives of psychology including indigenous psychology, psychopathology, and psychological interventions and treatments.
- 4 - Review psychological framework of core topics to historical and contemporary socio-cultural issues and ethical practices.
- 5 - Demonstrate effective academic research and writing skills using APA format.
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3.   | Tests (2 x 1 hour) | 50% | - 1 - Evaluate, synthesise and apply psychological theories to everyday issues using empirical evidence.
- 2 - Articulate the main research approaches and methods applied in psychology, and how they explain behaviour.
- 3 - Evaluate major psychological concepts and theories of neurological and biological processes, social and cognitive development, intelligence, sensation and perception, consciousness and awareness, cultural perspectives of psychology including indigenous psychology, psychopathology, and psychological interventions and treatments.
- 4 - Review psychological framework of core topics to historical and contemporary socio-cultural issues and ethical practices.
- 5 - Demonstrate effective academic research and writing skills using APA format.
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