Psychology

Course summary

Are criminals a product of genes or environment? What is the most effective way to deal with offenders– prison or community service? What is OCD and how is it treated? Is gender solely due to the chromosomes inherited? Why do I forget things? Why did all of the Nazis obey Hitler? These are all questions you will be able to answer after studying A-level Psychology, the fascinating science of mind and behavior, what humans do, and why they do it. Course Content 1. Social influence. 2. Memory. 3. Attachment. 4. Psychopathology. 5. Approaches. 6. Biopsychology. 7. Research methods. 8. Issues and debates. 9. Gender. 10. Schizophrenia. 11. Forensics Opportunities and Experiences in Psychology • Visits and talks including Teesside University. • See psychology in action when looking at specific case studies and documentaries. • Links within the community to help you gain work experience in this field.