Psychology is the scientific study of the mind and how it dictates and influences our behavior, from communication and memory to thought and emotion. It's about understanding what makes people tick and how this understanding can help us address many of the problems and issues in society today. As a science Psychology functions as both a thriving academic discipline and a vital professional practice, one dedicated to the study of human behavior - and the thoughts, feelings, and motivations behind it - through observation, measurement, and testing, to form conclusions that are based on sound scientific methodology. (BPS 2020) Ultimately, Psychology is the study of Human behavior. Year 12 1) The Biological approach The brain 2) The Biological approach Hormones 3) The Cognitive approach Memory 4) Psychological skills 5) Internal assessment: Replicating a key psychological study. 6) Health Psychology Year 13 1) Abnormal Psychology Depression 2) Abnormal Psychology Mental illness 3) Human relationships Sexual and non-sexual 4) Examination preparations 5) IB Exams What to expect • Essay Based: Expect lots of writing. • Independence and taking ownership of your learning. • 20% Mathematics and statistics • Evaluate and analyze studies • Replicate and carry out your research. Recommended reading: •Opening Skinner Box – Lauren Slater, Dibs in Search of Self – Virginia Axline •Flowers for Algernon – Daniel Keyes, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time – Mark Haddon •The Psychology of Harry Potter – Neil Mulholland