Psychology

Course summary

Psychology is the study of the mind and people's behavior. Psychology will provide you with a greater understanding of human behavior. You will have the opportunity to explore your own ideas as well as the ideas of others and gain an understanding of how psychological theory impacts everyday life. It will spur on your creative and critical thinking skills and will prompt you to ask questions about the issues that impact on our lives. There will be some opportunities to carry out your own psychological research. GCSE Psychology is an interesting and challenging course. You will cover the course material through a variety of activities including practical experiments, group work, discussions, and presentations. The course involves studying a wide range of psychological areas that cover the main issues facing psychologists today.