Psychology

Assessment

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.