Level 2 Psychology
2PSY Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mrs D. Norman.
Who would be interested in this course?This course is designed to compliment the English: debates and psychology course run at Year 11.
Students who have a keen interest in understanding people and who would like to pursue a career in psychology.
Get ready to unlock the secrets of the human mind in this dynamic Level 2 Psychology course!
You’ll journey into the fascinating world of thoughts, feelings, and behaviour, exploring why people make the choices they do — from the impact of groups on decision-making to what drives aggression and altruism. Along the way, you’ll dive into famous studies that have shaken up how we see ourselves and society, examining their causes, consequences, and significance.
But this course is all about you making meaning: you’ll have the chance to explore psychological topics that spark your own curiosity, in consultation with your teacher, shaping a learning path that fits your interests.
Build powerful skills in analysis, research, and critical thinking as you look at real-world perspectives on human behaviour. If you want to understand what makes people tick — and how psychology can help tackle issues in our communities here in Aotearoa and beyond — nau mai, haere mai! This is where your exploration of the human mind truly begins.
Psychology is the scientific study of human thoughts, emotions and actions and helps us to understand human behaviour. Psychology looks to understand and find the answer to questions like:
- What makes us,
- us?
- Why do we do the things that we do?
- Why do people take risks?
- How does culture influence our behaviour?
Faculties:
Pathway
Level 3 Geography, Level 3 Psychology
Career PathwaysCounsellor, Psychologist, Psychiatrist, Primary School Teacher, Secondary School Teacher, Social Worker, Psychotherapist