Psychology

Assessment

Component 1 – 33.3% of overall qualification: Examines five approaches within psychology and understanding their assumptions, therapies, classic evidence and a contemporary debate. Component 2 – 33.3% of overall qualification: Research methods – Examines the principles of research, personal investigations and applying knowledge to novel scenarios. Component 3 – 33.3% of qualification: Applies psychological explanations and treatments to human behaviours – criminal behaviour, schizophrenia and addiction and assesses controversies in psychology.