Year 12

Psychology (ATAR & General)

LIST B COURSE
Psychology (ATAR)

Why Choose This Course?
Why do we forget things we thought we knew? What motivates human behaviour? How can psychology improve mental health and wellbeing? Psychology ATAR Year 12 explores the science behind learning, memory, motivation, and health. You’ll examine how people think, feel, and act—and how psychology is applied in schools, hospitals, workplaces, and sports fields.

Unit 3: Memory and Learning
Explore the processes behind memory formation, storage, and retrieval. Investigate theories of learning and how these are applied in education, therapy, and behaviour change.
Unit 4: Motivation, Wellbeing and Health
Understand what drives behaviour and how psychological wellbeing is supported. Study psychological disorders, stress responses, and health-focused interventions.

Skills and Capabilities Developed
Design psychological investigations, analyse case studies and surveys, interpret human behaviour using psychological theory, and critically evaluate mental health strategies

Potential Careers
Psychologist, Teacher, Youth Worker, Human Resource Manager, Health Promoter, Counsellor

Post-School Study Options
Bachelor of Psychology, Social Science, Education, Health Promotion, Human Resources

Pre-requisites
C Grade in Year 11 Psychology ATAR

Psychology (General)

Why Choose This Course? Why do we think, feel and act the way we do — and how do those thoughts shape our world? Psychology General Year 12 is your invitation to explore the science behind who we are. It’s packed with real-life applications and mind-blowing insights that help you understand yourself and others — perfect for students curious about behaviour, communication, relationships, and mental health.

Unit 3: Psychology and Social Influence
In this unit, we dig into what makes people tick. Discover how your personality affects your motivation and performance, how memory works, and what goes on behind the scenes when we interpret the world around us. Dive into the psychology of friendships, conflict resolution, and how culture and background shape communication styles. You’ll also explore ethical research methods and learn how psychologists design experiments to better understand the human mind.
Unit 4: Psychology and Human Performance
Explore the inner workings of the brain and how it links to your behaviour. Learn how we develop mentally and morally from childhood through to adulthood. Delve into how group pressure and cultural expectations shape the way we think and act. Discover why people conform, what triggers prejudice, and how group dynamics can influence everything from peer pressure to leadership styles.

Skills Developed
Explore case studies, design psychological investigations, analyse real-life social interactions, build emotional intelligence, develop communication strategies, and understand how the brain and behaviour connect in meaningful ways.

Potential Careers
Youth Worker, Aged Care Assistant, Counsellor, Community Services Officer, HR Assistant, Behavioural Support Worker.

Study Options
TAFE in Community Services, Mental Health, Youth Work or Allied Health; Certificate IV in Psychology Assistance; bridging programs to university degrees in Psychology, Social Work, or Counselling.

Pre-requisites
Nil

Contact Information

Ms Kerry-Anne Randall
Head of Science
Kerry.Randall@cewa.edu.au