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We’ve got you covered for the new Psychology Syllabus
Psychology will be offered as a Senior Science subject in Queensland for the first time. The new
syllabus is designed to help develop the 21st-century skills and knowledge students need for
success in their future work and life.
The introduction of Queensland Senior Psychology provides new content, as well as a new Senior
Science course structure and approach to assessment.
Our brand new two-volume series, Psychology for Queensland, provides depth and complete coverage
of the new syllabus in a format that encourages all students to succeed.
Key features of the Student books
Our Senior Psychology resources are designed to reduce the stress of syllabus implementation, save you time when lesson planning, and ensure the best learning outcomes for your students.
Each Student book:
provides a clear learning pathway mapped directly to the syllabus to ensure complete coverage
offers targeted support and resources for assessment (including exam preparation and practice)
presents key subject matter using clear, concise language supported by engaging visual elements
scaffolds student learning and aids navigation by sequencing key subject matter in 2–8 page sections
supports differentiation through a range of appropriately levelled questions and activities for each section
clearly models approaches to inquiry learning and critical thinking
contains a stand-alone reference section (known as the Psychology Toolkit) that explains the structure of the syllabus, supports the acquisition of key skills and provides practical tips for success in Psychology
offers a Practical Manual that outlines suggested methodologies for every mandatory practical in the syllabus.
Psychology for Queensland
Psychology for Queensland Units 1 & 2 covers information for research in psychology and information included in Unit 1: Individual Development such as the role of the brain, cognitive development and human consciousness and sleep, and information included in Unit 2: Individual Behaviour, including intelligence, diagnosis, psychological disorders and emotion and motivation.
The Student book includes a number of features and is supported by a range of additional digital resources via the obook assess platform. These resources support teachers and students.
Psychology for Queensland Units 1 & 2 Student book + obook assess |
Print student book with digital obook access to enable revision in Year 12. |
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Psychology for Queensland Units 1 & 2 Student obook assess |
Digital student obook access for 2 years to enable revision in Year 12. |
Psychology for Queensland Units 1 & 2 Teacher obook assess |
Digital teacher access |
Institutional purchases Please contact your Education Consultant if your school purchases resources on behalf of students and requires multi-year digital subscriptions. If your school has a different model, ask your Education Consultant about purchase options. |
Chapter 1 | Psychology toolkit |
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UNIT 1 | INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT |
Chapter 2 | Introduction to Psychology |
Chapter 3 | Brain investigations through time |
Chapter 4 | The nervous system |
Chapter 5 | The brain |
Chapter 6 | Developing and malfunctioning brains |
Chapter 7 | Genetic environment interactions on development |
Chapter 8 | Cognitive development |
Chapter 9 | States of consciousness |
Chapter 10 | Measuring consciousness |
Chapter 11 | Purpose and function of sleep |
Chapter 12 | Sleep deprivation |
Chapter 13 | Sleep disorders |
UNIT 2 | INDIVIDUAL BEHAVIOUR |
Chapter 14 | Intelligence and the factors that influence it |
Chapter 15 | Describing and measuring intelligence |
Chapter 16 | Understanding the concepts of normality and mental illness |
Chapter 17 | Recognising psychological disorders |
Chapter 18 | Risk factors and treatment for psychological disorders |
Chapter 19 | Emotion, Cognition and wellbeing |
Chapter 20 | Motivation |
Chapter 21 | Practical |
*Contents subject to change prior to publication |
Title | Psychology for Queensland Units 1 & 2
Student book + obook assess |
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ISBN | 9780190313296 |
Available | September 2018 |
Price | $69.95 |
Psychology for Queensland
Psychology for Queensland Units 3 & 4 covers information for topics in Unit 3: Individual thinking, including function of the brain, visual perception, memory, and learning, and information for topics in Unit 4: The influence of others, including social psychology, interpersonal processes, attitudes and cross cultural psychology.
The Student book includes a number of features and is supported by a range of additional digital resources via the obook assess platform. These resources support teachers and students.
Psychology for Queensland Units 3 & 4 Student book + obook assess |
Print student book with digital access |
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Psychology for Queensland Units 3 & 4 Student obook assess |
Digital student access (12 months access) |
Psychology for Queensland Units 3 & 4 Teacher obook assess |
Digital teacher access |
Institutional purchases Please contact your Education Consultant if your school purchases resources on behalf of students and requires multi-year digital subscriptions. If your school has a different model, ask your Education Consultant about purchase options. |
Chapter 1 | Psychology toolkit |
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UNIT 1 | INDIVIDUAL THINKING |
Chapter 2 | Divisions of the nervous systems |
Chapter 3 | The role of neurons and neurotransmitters |
Chapter 4 | Areas of the brain |
Chapter 5 | Sensation and perception |
Chapter 6 | Influences on visual perception |
Chapter 7 | Fallibility and distortions of perception |
Chapter 8 | Creating memories |
Chapter 9 | Types of memory |
Chapter 10 | Memory reliability |
Chapter 11 | Methods of retrieval in memory |
Chapter 12 | How people learn |
Chapter 13 | Conditioning |
Chapter 14 | Social learning theory |
UNIT 2 | THE INFLUENCE OF OTHERS |
Chapter 15 | Social cognition |
Chapter 16 | Group and individual behaviour |
Chapter 17 | The influence of the media on behaviour |
Chapter 18 | Aggressive or peaceful behaviour |
Chapter 19 | Social relationships |
Chapter 20 | Attitudes |
Chapter 21 | Bias and Prejudice |
Chapter 22 | Cross-cultural psychology |
Chapter 23 | Practical |
*Contents subject to change prior to publication |
Title | Psychology for Queensland Units 3 & 4 Student book + obook assess |
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ISBN | 9780190313340 |
Available | August 2019 |
Price | $69.95 |
Meet our expert
author team
You can trust our expert Queensland authors and award-winning publishing team to support you with the tools and resources you need to implement the new Queensland Senior Psychology syllabus.
Lorelle Burton is a Professor of Psychology in the School of Psychology and Counselling at the University of Southern Queensland. She has received multiple national awards, including the 2016 Australian Psychological Society’s Distinguished Contribution to Psychological Education Award. Lorelle has also been involved in providing feedback to the new QCAA Psychology syllabus.
Roger Edwards has been teaching Psychology at both a secondary and tertiary level for over 15 years. Roger is a member of the Australian Psychological Society and a psychologist in private practice. He is currently Supervising Psychologist at the Krongold Clinic, Monash University.
Elizabeth Blaher-Lucas has taught VCE Psychology for the past 14 years in both state and independent schools. She currently teaches at St Michael’s Grammar and recently completed further postgraduate studies in psychology.
Karen Marangio has extensive experience teaching Psychology in secondary schools. Karen currently works in the Faculty of Education at Monash University, lecturing in Psychology and Science Education Methods. Her research interests include the progression of student learning in psychology and developing the pedagogy of pre-service teachers.
Vicki Moore taught senior Humanities and Psychology for 20 years at St Catherine’s School. She has also been Psychology Methods Lecturer at Monash University and is a Member of the Australian Psychological Society. Vicki currently works with children and adolescents in a private practice.
Fiona Ganino-Day is passionate about teaching Psychology at a secondary level. She has taught at both state and independent schools.
Psychology for Queensland is supported by a range of engaging and relevant digital resources via obook assess.
Resources for students
Students receive:
- a complete digital version of the Student book with notetaking and bookmarking functionality
- free Oxford Concise Dictionary look-up feature
- targeted instructional videos by experienced psychology teachers, and Queensland Professors designed to help students prepare for assessment tasks and exams
- a set of summary notes for each chapter that form a springboard for student revision
- additional case studies and opportunities for extension
- a range of interactive, auto-correcting, multiple-choice assess quiz questions.
Resources for teachers
In addition to the student resources, teachers receive:
- detailed course planners, teaching programs and lesson plans
- answers to all questions and assessment tasks in the Student book
- a range of lab tech notes and risk assessment templates to accompany all supplied mandatory and suggested practicals
- printable (and editable) data tests with answers
- printable (and editable) practice exam with answers.