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Chapter 1 Psychology toolkit
1.1 Develop aims and questions, formulate hypotheses and make predictions
1.2 Plan and conduct investigations
1.3 Comply with safety and ethical guidelines
1.4 Generate, collate and record data
1.5 Analyse and evaluate data and investigation methods
1.6 Construct evidence-based arguments and draw conclusions
1.7 Analyse, evaluate and communicate scientific ideas

Unit 3 How does experience affect behaviour and mental processes?
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Chapter 2 Nervous system functioning
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Chapter 3 Stress as a psychobiological process
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Chapter 4 Approaches to understanding learning
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Chapter 5 The psychobiological process of memory
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Unit 3 Practice exam questions

Unit 4 How is mental wellbeing supported and maintained?
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Chapter 6 The demand for sleep
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Chapter 7 The importance of sleep for mental wellbeing
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Chapter 8 Defining mental wellbeing
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Chapter 9 Specific phobia
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Chapter 10 Maintenance of mental wellbeing
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Chapter 11 Student designed investigation
11.1 Investigation design
11.2 Scientific evidence
11.3 Scientific communication

Unit 4 Practice exam questions

Units 3 & 4 Practice exam questions

Chapter 12 Investigations
2.1 Does activation of the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems lead to a change in heart rate?
2.3 How can neural transmission across a synapse be modelled?
3.1 How can we teach primary school students about the flight-or-fight-or-freeze response?
3.4 Can diets rich in healthy bacteria and probiotics be used to treat stress-induced gastrointestinal damage?
4.1 How can we model the process of observational learning in practice?
4.2 How do different circumstances affect the time in which a conditioned response is learnt?
4.3 Can pigeons learn to operate military weapons?
5.4A Can the method of loci improve memorisation of visual information?
5.4B How does Aboriginal peoples’ use of Songlines improve memory?
6.2A Does the time taken to fall asleep affect the duration of the first sleep cycle?
6.2B What factors are affecting the sleep of adolescents?
7.3A How can the sleep of new shift workers be improved?
7.3B How can you improve sleep hygiene by modifying your diet?
8.2A Is there a correlation between stress and perceived mental wellbeing in the workplace?
8.2B How has the COVID-19 pandemic affected the mental wellbeing of students?
9.4A How does exposure to a phobic stimulus aid in the treatment of specific phobia?
9.4B How can identification of biopsychosocial factors be used to inform the treatment of a specific phobia?
10.1 Is there a relationship between daily water intake and perceived levels of mental wellbeing?
10.2 Does mindfulness meditation improve relaxation?

Tiarne Newton
Tiarne holds a Bachelor of Arts (Psychology & Literature) and Secondary Education. She has been contributing her expertise as a senior Psychology teacher at East Doncaster Secondary College for the past six years. Tiarne has played a pivotal role in enhancing the Science teaching and learning program, notably through the introduction of a novel Psychology curriculum tailored to Year 10 students. She has been actively engaged as a VCAA exam marker and has contributed to writing and reviewing student practice exam papers. Her continued commitment to enhancing student resources, alongside her passion for teaching Psychology to senior students, exemplifies her dedication to educational advancement and creativity.