10 Psychology

What is this subject about?

Year 10 Psychology is a semester long subject. Psychology is the scientific study of behaviour and mental processes. It is about people and why we do what we do.

What are we going to be studying?

During the semester we will be studying:
* A tour of our amazing brain
* Psychology as a science
* Scientific research methods
* Dreaming
* Attraction
* Emotions
* Mental Illness
* Maintaining good mental health
* Intelligence
* Personality

Where does this subject go?

This subject will give you a great lead into the following VCE subject/s:
* Psychology
* Biology
* Health and Human Development

This subject is advantageous if you’re looking at these careers:

* Psychologist
* Counsellor
* Aged care worker
* Teacher
* Child care worker
* Disability support aide
* Social Worker
* Medical practitioner
* Nurse
* Police officer
* Lawyer
* Defence Force