Psychology

Course summary

Psychology is the scientific study of people, the mind, and behavior. It is diverse and has a huge impact on all areas of life, particularly in areas such as education, health, the economy, industry, and crime. Psychology has assumed an increasingly important role in solving human problems as society has become progressively more complex. Psychologists are concerned with a variety of problems. What child-rearing methods produce happy and effective adults? How can mental illness be prevented? What can be done to improve memory? What family and social conditions contribute to alienation, aggression, and crime? Taking an A level in psychology will give you a good grounding in the subject and fascinating insights into the human mind. The course is both challenging and stimulating. An exploration of various approaches, the broad range of exciting topic areas allows students to apply their learning to everyday life. As you study the A-level Psychology course you will gain an understanding of the main issues that arise from various psychological methods, and approaches and look at the ways in which psychology can be applied.