Introduces students to the main academic components involved in the discipline of Psychology, which is the study of the mind and human behaviour. Looks at approaches within the main topics - biological, cognitive, humanistic, behavioural, and psychodynamic. Students learn the studies, approaches and methods used in Psychology, and develop their analytical and evaluative skills. Consistently reinforces the application of Psychology to real life such as in criminal psychology, gender, phobias, memory, and mental health.
GCSE Maths and English to level 5
This is a linear course, and all exams fall at the end of year 13. This is in the form of 3 written papers, each lasting 2 hours and equally weighted. Paper 1 covers social influence, memory, attachment, and psychopathology. Paper 2 applies psychology in context through biopsychology, approaches and research methods. Paper 3 covers key impacts of psychology in modern society through issues and debates, and three other topics selected from a range of options. Previous topics have included gender, schizophrenia and addiction. Research Methods questions are also embedded into all 3 papers. Although essays are relatively short, there may be 3 of them on each paper. Students will be supported to practise essay writing skills.
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| Region | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Local Authority | North Yorkshire |
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| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Middlecave Road, Malton, YO17 7NH |
Introduces students to the main academic components involved in the discipline of Psychology, which is the study of the mind and human behaviour. Looks at approaches within the main topics - biological, cognitive, humanistic, behavioural, and psychodynamic. Students learn the studies, approaches and methods used in Psychology, and develop their analytical and evaluative skills. Consistently reinforces the application of Psychology to real life such as in criminal psychology, gender, phobias, memory, and mental health.
GCSE Maths and English to level 5
This is a linear course, and all exams fall at the end of year 13. This is in the form of 3 written papers, each lasting 2 hours and equally weighted. Paper 1 covers social influence, memory, attachment, and psychopathology. Paper 2 applies psychology in context through biopsychology, approaches and research methods. Paper 3 covers key impacts of psychology in modern society through issues and debates, and three other topics selected from a range of options. Previous topics have included gender, schizophrenia and addiction. Research Methods questions are also embedded into all 3 papers. Although essays are relatively short, there may be 3 of them on each paper. Students will be supported to practise essay writing skills.