VCE Psychology: Performance descriptors PSYCHOLOGY SCHOOL-ASSESSED COURSEWORK Performance descriptors Unit 4 Outcome 1 Explain consciousness as a continuum, compare theories about the purpose and nature of sleep, and elaborate on the effects of sleep disruption on a person’s functioning. DESCRIPTOR: typical performance in each range Very low Low Medium High Very high Very limited understanding and explanation of physiological measures of consciousness and very limited description of consciousness as a continuum. Limited understanding and explanation of physiological measures of consciousness and some discussion of consciousness as a continuum. Sound understanding and explanation of physiological measures of consciousness and satisfactory discussion of consciousness as a continuum. Well-considered understanding and explanation of physiological measures of consciousness and thorough discussion of consciousness as a continuum. Comprehensive understanding and explanation of physiological measures of consciousness and insightful discussion of consciousness as a continuum. Very limited identification of sleep as an altered state of consciousness. Some discussion of sleep as an altered state of consciousness. Satisfactory discussion of sleep as an altered state of consciousness. Well-developed discussion of sleep as an altered state of consciousness. Sophisticated discussion of sleep as an altered state of consciousness. Limited comparison of theories related to the purpose and function of sleep. General comparison of theories related to the purpose and function of sleep. Sound comparison of theories related to the purpose and function of sleep. Detailed comparison of theories related to the purpose and function of sleep. Insightful and integrated comparison of theories related to the purpose and function of sleep. Limited description of the effects of sleep disruption on human functioning. Some discussion of the effects of sleep disruption on human functioning. Relevant discussion of the effects of sleep disruption on human functioning. Well-considered discussion of the effects of sleep disruption on human functioning. Insightful and integrated discussion of the effects of sleep disruption on human functioning. Very limited explanation of treatments for sleep disorders. Limited comparison and explanation of treatments for sleep disorders. Relevant comparison and explanation of treatments for sleep disorders. Well-developed comparison and explanation of treatments for sleep disorders. Comprehensive comparison and explanation of treatments for sleep disorders.
Very limited use of psychological terminology, representations, conventions and scientific data. Some appropriate use of psychological terminology, representations, conventions and scientific data. Satisfactory use of most psychological terminology, representations, conventions and scientific data. Effective and appropriate use of psychological terminology, representations, conventions and scientific data. Proficient, complete and appropriate use of psychological terminology, representations, conventions and scientific data. KEY to marking scale based on the outcome contributing 30 marks Very Low 1–6 Low 7–12 Medium 13–18 High 19–24 Very High 25–30