Psychology

Assessment

Progression to year two of study will be dependent on successful completion of Unit 1 and Unit 2 in year 1. Assessment of the BTEC Extended Certificate in Applied Psychology is 40% internally assessed and 60% externally assessed via examination. Year 1 Unit 1: Psychological Approaches and Applications (externally assessed via examination) In this unit learners will explore the four key approaches in Psychology - social, cognitive, learning and biological and will learn to apply these approaches to issues relevant to contemporary society. Learners will be asked to apply their understanding of psychological research and concepts in explaining gender identity, aggression and consumer behaviour. Unit 2: Conducting Psychological Research (Internally assessed) Learners develop knowledge, understanding and skills in the scientific process and in psychological research methodology through their own project. This element of the qualification in particular would give learners a distinct advantage if they intend to study social science in Higher Education. Year 2 Unit 3: Health Psychology (externally assessed via examination) How is stress linked to illness? Why do people become addicted to behaviours or substances? Which factors influence whether people engage in healthy or unhealthy behaviours? These are the questions addressed by Health Psychologists, who are interested in how psychological and physiological factors affect health and ill-health. In this unit you will explore psychological concepts and research into stress and addiction. This unit explores the motivation behind healthy and unhealthy behaviours and the factors that might persuade individuals to finally change a behaviour or to follow the advice given by medical professionals. Unit 4: Criminal & Forensic Psychology In this unit you will examine the different explanations for offending & ways of preventing reoffending. You will complete a psychological report on different punishment & behaviour modification strategies.