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.
GCSE Grade 5 in Psychology. If you have not studied this subject at GCSE level you will need GCSE Grade 5 in English Language or English Literature and GCSE Grade 4 Maths and GCSE Grade 4,4 in Combined Science.
Component 1 – Psychology: Past to Present (1/3 of the qualification). External assessment: 2 hour 15 minute examination. • Compulsory questions relating to five psychological approaches, classic pieces of research evidence and a contemporary debate. Component 2 – Psychology: Investigating Behaviour (1/3 of the qualification). External assessment: 2 hour 15 minute examination. • Principles of research: compulsory questions on how psychological investigations are carried out (including social and developmental psychology). • Personal investigations: compulsory questions based on two investigative activities carried out prior to the assessment. • Application of research methods to a novel scenario: compulsory questions requiring a response to a piece of research. Component 3 – Psychology: Implications in the Real World (1/3 of the qualification). External assessment: 2 hour 15 minute examination. • Applications: a choice of three structured questions from six on psychological behaviours. • Controversies: one question from a choice of two requiring a synoptic exploration of psychological controversies.
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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.
GCSE Grade 5 in Psychology. If you have not studied this subject at GCSE level you will need GCSE Grade 5 in English Language or English Literature and GCSE Grade 4 Maths and GCSE Grade 4,4 in Combined Science.
Component 1 – Psychology: Past to Present (1/3 of the qualification). External assessment: 2 hour 15 minute examination. • Compulsory questions relating to five psychological approaches, classic pieces of research evidence and a contemporary debate. Component 2 – Psychology: Investigating Behaviour (1/3 of the qualification). External assessment: 2 hour 15 minute examination. • Principles of research: compulsory questions on how psychological investigations are carried out (including social and developmental psychology). • Personal investigations: compulsory questions based on two investigative activities carried out prior to the assessment. • Application of research methods to a novel scenario: compulsory questions requiring a response to a piece of research. Component 3 – Psychology: Implications in the Real World (1/3 of the qualification). External assessment: 2 hour 15 minute examination. • Applications: a choice of three structured questions from six on psychological behaviours. • Controversies: one question from a choice of two requiring a synoptic exploration of psychological controversies.