A Level Psychology

Course summary

Psychology is the scientific study of the mind and behaviour. Students will be provided with the opportunity to build on skills developed during their studies in Science and Humanities. Students will be expected to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of a range of psychological concepts, theories, and research studies. Underpinning students' understanding is their awareness of research methods. Students will be encouraged to carry out research so that they can better develop their understanding of research methods and how to overcome methodological and ethical issues first hand. Paper 1: Social Influences, Memory, Attachment and Psychopathology Paper 2: Approaches, Biopsychology and Research Methods Paper 3: Issues and Debates, Cognition and Development, Schizophrenia, Forensics