This specification aims to give learners a wide knowledge of psychology and a sound understanding of issues, debates and perspectives. This specification provides learners with a good grounding in preparation for higher education and an awareness of how to apply psychology to everyday life and the world around them. There are 3 exams at the end of Year 13; Component 1 includes multiple choice questions as well as other shorter and longer answer questions. Component 2 is a mix of shorter and longer answer questions. Component 3 is mostly longer essay questions covering the compulsory topic of Issues in mental health and the 2 option choices which are Child psychology and Criminal psychology.