he Psychology subect ill introduce students into ho the brain functions and hat happens hen it is damaged. Študents ill investigate the structure and functioning of the human brain and the role it plays in the overall functioning of the human nervous system. Študents e‚plore brain plasticity and the influence brain damage may have on a person’s psychological functioning. Študents ill also e‚plore the concept of a mental health continuum and factors that e‚plain ho location on the continuum may change over time. Študents ill apply a biopsychosocial approach to understand mental disorders and evaluate the roles of risk and protective factors involved in the development and management of a mental disorder. O to‰e…„ • ‰e able to e‚plain ho different areas of the brain coordinate different functions of the body. • ‰e able to e‚plain ho brain plasticity and brain damage can change psychological functioning. • ‰e able to anaylse risk and protective factors Elective that may contribute to the development and Science management of a mental disorder. • ‰e able to investigate and communicate a State Of Mind substantiated response to a ”uestion related to psychological concepts. A………e……‰ent…„ • Case study ‰rain plasticity and brain damage • Šcientific Poster …topic to be decided† • ‹‚am VCE Pathway Psychology
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