Psychology

Course summary

Psychology is a journey through all of the major psychological concepts and principles. The knowledge gained from this course will allow students to critically evaluate psychological research and have a more in-depth understanding of human thought and behaviour. By following the course in Year 12 you will develop an understanding of the different areas of psychology. These areas include cognitive, developmental, social, biological and abnormal psychology. Students learn about theories of human behaviour and the psychological research which has been conducted to test these theories. We study and evaluate the scientific method as applied to psychological research. In addition, you will learn about the application of psychological theory to everyday life. The topics we will cover in the Year 13 specification include Romantic Relationships, Schizophrenia, and Addiction. You will also continue to develop your commentary and evaluation skills about psychological theory, empirical studies and the methods of research used in psychology.