Psychology

Assessment

Some of the examined content looks at: • What causes aggression in modern society? • What makes people conform or obey others? • Why do we get stressed and how can we prevent it? • What influences gender development? • What factors affect consumer behavior? • What factors influence alcohol, gambling, and shopping addictions? • How can we treat psychological illnesses? Internally assessed coursework projects may include: • An in-depth look at how we research, measure, and predict behavior. • Looking at explanations and preventions of criminal behavior. • Looking at explanations and treatments for psychological illnesses such as depression, schizophrenia, eating disorders, and self-harm.