Psychology
Psychology learning area contacts:
- Ariell Rose : +61 8 92736754 | Ariell.Rose@scsa.wa.edu.au
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ATAR
The Authority is reviewing the ATAR syllabuses. For more information see the Syllabus Review section below.
In the Psychology ATAR course students will be introduced to psychological knowledge which supports an understanding of the way individuals function in groups. Students learn about major psychological models and theories, and the methods used to conduct scientific investigations in the discipline of psychology. Students apply research methods and ethical principles as they analyse data to illustrate how empirical procedures are used to examine phenomena, such as memory, attention, attitudes, personality and group behaviour. Acquiring this foundation of scientific method and critical thinking is a valuable skill which students can apply throughout their study, work and everyday lives.
SyllabusGrading- ATAR Syllabus Year 11 (297.0 KB) Last updated: 18 Jul 2017 4:47pm
- ATAR Syllabus Year 11 (289.0 KB)
- ATAR Syllabus Year 12 (487.4 KB) Last updated: 19 Aug 2020 10:51am
- ATAR Syllabus Year 12 (290.9 KB)
Support Materials-
Available work samples are housed within the Teacher Support Material Extranet. Teachers can login or register for an account at Extranet login.
Examination Materials- ATAR Year 12 sample assessment outline (236.9 KB) Last updated: 16 Jun 2016 3:28pm
- ATAR Year 12 sample assessment outline (351.7 KB)
- ATAR Year 12 sample assessment tasks (522.6 KB) Last updated: 29 Nov 2019 9:19am
- ATAR Year 12 sample assessment tasks (371.3 KB)
- ATAR Year 12 sample course outline (256.6 KB) Last updated: 16 Jun 2016 3:21pm
- ATAR Year 12 sample course outline (356.7 KB)
- ATAR Year 11 sample assessment outline (239.4 KB) Last updated: 16 Jun 2016 3:05pm
- ATAR Year 11 sample assessment outline (350.6 KB)
- ATAR Year 11 sample assessment tasks (489.7 KB) Last updated: 29 Nov 2019 9:20am
- ATAR Year 11 sample assessment tasks (361.7 KB)
- ATAR Year 11 sample course outline (273.4 KB) Last updated: 16 Jun 2016 2:55pm
- ATAR Year 11 sample course outline (355.0 KB)
- Ethical guidelines for the teaching of psychology in Western Australian schools (179.5 KB) Last updated: 16 Jun 2016 3:31pm
- Ethical guidelines for the teaching of psychology in Western Australian schools (216.8 KB)
- 2021 Acknowledgement variations for ATAR course exams (599.8 KB) Last updated: 27 Apr 2022 9:12am
- 2021 Examination (1.0 MB) Last updated: 17 Feb 2022 10:14am
- 2021 Summary examination report for candidates (117.4 KB) Last updated: 06 Apr 2022 7:00am
- 2021 Marking key (795.0 KB) Last updated: 17 Feb 2022 10:14am
- Additional Past ATAR Course Examinations
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General
The Authority is reviewing the ATAR syllabuses. For more information see the Syllabus Review section below.
In the Psychology General course students will be introduced to psychological knowledge which supports an understanding of the way individuals function in groups. Students learn about well-known psychological models and theories, and the methods used to conduct scientific investigations in the discipline of psychology. Acquiring this foundation of scientific method and critical thinking is a valuable skill which students can apply throughout their study, work and everyday lives.
SyllabusGrading- General Syllabus Year 11 (283.2 KB) Last updated: 16 Jun 2016 3:23pm
- General Syllabus Year 11 (279.6 KB)
- General Syllabus Year 12 (797.3 KB) Last updated: 08 Dec 2021 7:18am
- General Syllabus Year 12 (159.4 KB)
Support Materials-
Available work samples are housed within the Teacher Support Material Extranet. Teachers can login or register for an account at Extranet login.
Externally Set Task Materials 2022- General Year 12 sample assessment outline (433.7 KB) Last updated: 10 Dec 2019 9:41am
- General Year 12 sample assessment outline (347.0 KB)
- General Year 12 sample assessment tasks (511.0 KB) Last updated: 22 Oct 2019 9:10am
- General Year 12 sample assessment tasks (364.4 KB)
- General Year 12 sample course outline (463.0 KB) Last updated: 10 Dec 2019 8:51am
- General Year 12 sample course outline (353.5 KB)
- General Year 11 sample assessment outline (236.9 KB) Last updated: 16 Jun 2016 3:24pm
- General Year 11 sample assessment outline (351.7 KB)
- General Year 11 sample assessment tasks (541.5 KB) Last updated: 28 Nov 2019 11:14am
- General Year 11 sample assessment tasks (384.5 KB)
- General Year 11 sample course outline (260.9 KB) Last updated: 16 Jun 2016 3:32pm
- General Year 11 sample course outline (358.4 KB)
- Ethical guidelines for the teaching of psychology in Western Australian schools (179.5 KB) Last updated: 16 Jun 2016 3:15pm
- Ethical guidelines for the teaching of psychology in Western Australian schools (216.8 KB)
- Psychology Investigation skills handbook (236.5 KB) Last updated: 16 Jun 2016 3:06pm
- Psychology Investigation skills handbook (280.5 KB)
Externally Set Task Materials 2021- 2022 General EST Unit 3 Content (298.3 KB) Last updated: 23 Sep 2021 8:43am
Externally Set Task Materials 2020- 2021 PSY General EST Unit 3 content (295.3 KB) Last updated: 24 Sep 2020 1:50pm
Externally Set Task Materials 2019- 2020 General EST Unit 3 Content (295.6 KB) Last updated: 25 Sep 2019 3:50pm
Externally Set Task Materials 2018- 2019 General EST Unit 3 content (156.3 KB) Last updated: 20 Sep 2018 9:50am
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Externally set tasks with their associated marking key and work samples are teacher resources and are housed within the Teacher Support Material Extranet. Teachers can login or register for an account at http://senior-secondary.scsa.wa.edu.au/extranet/login.
Externally Set Task Materials 2017- 2018 General EST Unit 3 content (148.5 KB) Last updated: 22 Sep 2017 12:40pm
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Externally set tasks with their associated marking key and work samples are teacher resources and are housed within the Teacher Support Material Extranet. Teachers can login or register for an account at http://senior-secondary.scsa.wa.edu.au/extranet/login.
Externally Set Task Materials 2016- 2017 General EST Unit 3 content (163.0 KB)
- 2017 General EST Unit 3 content (152.4 KB) Last updated: 26 Sep 2018 9:43am
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Externally set tasks with their associated marking key and work samples are teacher resources and are housed within the Teacher Support Material Extranet. Teachers can login or register for an account at http://senior-secondary.scsa.wa.edu.au/extranet/login.
- General sample EST marking key (320.4 KB)
- General sample EST marking key (203.5 KB) Last updated: 22 Feb 2019 10:38am
- General sample EST (304.3 KB)
- General sample EST (186.8 KB) Last updated: 22 Feb 2019 10:38am
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Externally set tasks with their associated marking key and work samples are teacher resources and are housed within the Teacher Support Material Extranet. Teachers can login or register for an account at http://senior-secondary.scsa.wa.edu.au/extranet/login.
Syllabus Review
The Authority is reviewing the ATAR syllabuses. For further information, please contact:
Mandy Hudson
Manager, Curriculum and Assessment
- Psychology ATAR - Summary of syllabus changes
- Psychology ATAR Y11 Syllabus Consultation Draft
- Psychology ATAR Y12 Syllabus Consultation Draft
- Use the link below to complete the consultation survey.
- Psychology ATAR Years 11 and 12 Syllabus consultation survey