Clarification details
91872: Analyse the interaction between psychological approaches
This standard requires students to analyse the interaction between psychological approaches.
Approaches and theories
Approaches are assumptions or perspectives about human nature that are the starting points for, or are illustrated by, the respective theories and studies.
Students need to emphasise the interactions between the approaches and the extent to which respective theories or studies illustrate the interaction.
91873: Analyse the significance of a key piece of research and its impact on society
Analysis with supporting evidence
This standard requires students to analyse what made a key piece of research significant and how the research made an impact on society.
The analysis needs to be backed by explanations, evidence or examples.
91874: Conduct independent psychological research with consultation
This standard requires systematic steps, and the task can be formatted with headings or prompts for the students to follow.
Consultation
Students should expect feedback from the teacher about ethical and other appropriate features of their research plan before collecting the data, and these features must be evident in the responses they produce.
Aim and purpose
Students must use a psychological concept or idea to develop a statement of the aim and purpose of their research. The concept or idea must be derived from recognised psychological sources and not just from their own ideas.
Research Design
For Merit, students must explicitly state the reasons for the choice of research method used.
Data and findings
Students should:
- use clearly defined information or summary data that is clearly labelled
- support their findings with summary evidence or data.
Students may choose to provide an appendix which includes their raw data or other relevant research materials.
91875: Analyse how theories are applied within a field of psychological practice
Topic Discussion
Students need to discuss how at least two theories are applied. The application of theories must focus on functional or realistic uses that are supported by explanation, evidence or examples.