Psychology

Course summary

Psychology involves the scientific study of human/animal mental functions and behaviour. Psychologists attempt to understand the role of mental functions in individual and social behaviour while also exploring physiological and neurological processes. There are many types and ways of researching in Psychology to help us understand: relationships, personality, brain functioning, memory, behaviour, phobias and much more. Paper 1: • Social Influence • Memory • Attachment • Psychopathology Paper 2: • Research Methods • Approaches in Psychology • Biopsychology Paper 3: • Issues and Debates in Psychology • Gender • Schizophrenia • Forensics All papers are sat at the end of two years to achieve an A Level.