Year 10 Psychology

Reservoir High School 2013

Y10 Psychology - Assessment Work Requirements: Classroom work, Practical activities, Research Investigation Assessment Tasks: 1.Media Response or Oral Presentation 2. Exam 100 minutes (includes 10 minutes reading time)
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Learning Goals for this week

To start to be To explore the

aware of the WR & Assessment for Psychology

To review types

difference between psychologists and psychiatrists

To start to look

of psychologists

at Psychology as a Science

 Types of Psychologists
There is a huge increase in

demand for Psychologists in Australia. Psychologists work in diverse areas in almost every industry. Complete quiz , correct & place table in notebook under these notes

Difference & similarities between psychologists and psychiatrists.

Read p 5 and then complete the

sorting activity. Put the above heading and then draw a table, like the one you used in the activity, in your notebook and write the points under the correct heading.

What is the difference/similarities?

is a medical doctor who specialised in this area. is not a doctor but has a university degree and then specialised in this area. works in the area of mental illness

works in the area of mental illness

can prescribe medication

considers medication plays a major role in treatment

works in a narrow range of areas; main focus is mental illness

considers dealing with thought processes and behaviour plays a major role in treatment works in a very broad range of areas not just mental illness
could work with students in a school to improve learning

 Psychology a Science p7
Read page 7 and copy out the

following into your notebook under the above heading.

Psychology is a science it follows

a set of procedures for collecting and looking at data known as the scientific method.

Cont. Psychologists Study theories using a scientific approach Avoid jumping to conclusions etc. (as listed in your textbook on p7) Complete Investigate 1.4 1 a, b, c and e.

 Test your Understanding p 12

Answer the following TYU

questions. You must write out the question and the correct answer. In your notebooks complete Q 1, 2, 3, 5, Extension: Q7, Q8