Psychology is the scientific study of behaviour. It encompasses a variety of approaches to try to fully explain the causes of human (and animal) behaviour. Topics can range from the social causes of aggression to the biochemical basis of depression. Psychology involves finding out what psychologists have discovered about behaviour. It is therefore necessary to support any theory with evidence and the examination will require you to quote named studies to support your answers. There is rarely a single view in Psychology, so as well as a sound knowledge base, you will need the ability to formulate a rational argument and use critical thinking to justify a point of view.
Paper 1: Foundations of Psychology Social, Cognitive, Biological and Learning Theories 2 Hours (35%) Paper 2: Application of Psychology Clinical and Criminal Psychology - 2 Hours (35%) Paper 3: Psychological Skills Methodology and review of studies- 2 Hours (30%)
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Psychology is the scientific study of behaviour. It encompasses a variety of approaches to try to fully explain the causes of human (and animal) behaviour. Topics can range from the social causes of aggression to the biochemical basis of depression. Psychology involves finding out what psychologists have discovered about behaviour. It is therefore necessary to support any theory with evidence and the examination will require you to quote named studies to support your answers. There is rarely a single view in Psychology, so as well as a sound knowledge base, you will need the ability to formulate a rational argument and use critical thinking to justify a point of view.
Paper 1: Foundations of Psychology Social, Cognitive, Biological and Learning Theories 2 Hours (35%) Paper 2: Application of Psychology Clinical and Criminal Psychology - 2 Hours (35%) Paper 3: Psychological Skills Methodology and review of studies- 2 Hours (30%)