Psychology

Course summary

Course Content: - Paper One: Introductory Topics in Psychology – Social Influence, Memory, Attachment, Psychopathology - Paper Two: Psychology in Context – Approaches in Psychology, Biopsychology, Research Methods. - Paper Three: Compulsory section: Issues and debates. Optional section: • Gender • Aggression • Schizophrenia Knowledge and understanding of research methods, practical research skills and mathematical skills will be assessed in both papers. Overall, at least 10% of the marks in assessments for Psychology will require the use of mathematical and biological skills. These skills will be applied in the context of Psychology A-Level and will be at least the standard of higher-tier GCSE Mathematics.