Psychology is defined as the study of the human mind and behaviour, behaviour being the observable representation of mental process which cannot be observed. The new specification introduced in 2015 approaches the discipline from a range of perspectives with a greater emphasis on scientific method. Psychology, already a well-respected facilitating subject for university applications was in 2015 classified amongst the science subjects. An exciting move forward for students interested in studying the mind and human behaviour whilst aspiring to secure a degree in an empirical Science field. At Upton Court Grammar Psychology is an incredibly popular choice at Key Stage 5. The new specification for Psychology enable students to study a range of exciting and current psychological topics including. In Year 1 students are introduced to the 5 lenses of psychological Psychology, Psychopathology, Biological Psychology, Cognitive Psychology and Developmental Psychology. These lenses are presented using an exciting key topic focus to illustrate each. Memory structures Importance and effects of early attachments Social influences in antisocial behaviour Biological response to Stress and the effects Mental illness including phobias, depression and OCD In Year 2 students apply these lenses to current issues which allows students to formulate their own opinions on how particular behaviours can be best explained. Year 2 facilitates students to investigate a range of psychological research and evidence and critically analyse the usefulness of this evidence in terms of statistical probability, methodology, reliability and validity. These behaviours include Gender, Addiction, Schizophrenia and Eating disorders. Assessment We follow the AQA specification, as of 2015 Psychology along with the other sciences made the transition to the new specification meaning that all three examinations will be sat at the end of Year 2 with no controlled assessments or coursework.