Psychology

Course summary

Component 1 – Psychology: Past to Present Students will be asked to explore contemporary debates using their knowledge and understanding of the five approaches (biological, psychodynamic, behaviourist, cognitive and positive). Component 2 – Psychology: Investigating Behaviour The central aspect for this component is that of psychological research, from the initial planning stages through to analysing and evaluating. Component 3 – Psychology: Real World Applications Having learnt about the psychological approaches in Component 1, students are expected to apply this knowledge and understanding to human/animal behaviours. Students should be able to explain and draw conclusions about the possible causes of these behaviours and understand that psychology has the potential to impact on society as a whole by developing methods of modifying behaviour.