Psychology

Assessment

Students will be required to complete multiple choice, short answer and extended writing responses. All modules are equally weighted. The A Level award has three exams weighted at 33.3% each. Unit 1 - Exam 33.3% Introductory Topics in Psychology Compulsory content: Social influence; Memory; Attachment; Psychopathology Unit 2 - Exam 33.3% Psychology in Context Compulsory content: Approaches in Psychology; Biopsychology; Research Methods Unit 3 - Exam 33.3% Issues and Options in Psychology Compulsory content: Exploring the issues and debates in Psychology, Plus A choice of one from each option block – to be decided by the Psychology team. Option 1: Relationships; Gender; Cognition & development Option 2: Schizophrenia; Eating behaviour; Stress Option 3: Aggression; Forensic psychology; Addiction (Current options in bold.)