Psychology is the scientific study of behaviour and it encompasses a variety of approaches to try to fully explain the causes of human (and animal) behaviour. Topics can range from the social causes of aggression to the biochemical basis of depression. Psychology involves finding out what psychologists have discovered about behaviour. It is therefore necessary to support any theory with evidence and the examination will require students to quote named studies to support their answers. There is rarely a single view in psychology, so as well as a sound knowledge base, students will need the ability to formulate a rational argument, and use critical thinking, to justify a point of view.
In order to enter the Sixth Form, it is a requirement that you attain an average of Grade 4 from your Key Stage 4 courses and meet the individual subject requirements. It is also a requirement that you will have achieved at least a Grade 4 in Mathematics and English at GCSE level.
Paper 1: Foundation of psychology: social, cognitive, biological and learning theories - 2 hours (35%) Paper 2: Application of psychology: clinical and criminal psychology - 2 hours (35%) Paper 3: Psychological skills: methodology and review of studies - 2 hours (30%)
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| Region | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Local Authority | North Yorkshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Toulston, Tadcaster, LS24 9NB |
Psychology is the scientific study of behaviour and it encompasses a variety of approaches to try to fully explain the causes of human (and animal) behaviour. Topics can range from the social causes of aggression to the biochemical basis of depression. Psychology involves finding out what psychologists have discovered about behaviour. It is therefore necessary to support any theory with evidence and the examination will require students to quote named studies to support their answers. There is rarely a single view in psychology, so as well as a sound knowledge base, students will need the ability to formulate a rational argument, and use critical thinking, to justify a point of view.
In order to enter the Sixth Form, it is a requirement that you attain an average of Grade 4 from your Key Stage 4 courses and meet the individual subject requirements. It is also a requirement that you will have achieved at least a Grade 4 in Mathematics and English at GCSE level.
Paper 1: Foundation of psychology: social, cognitive, biological and learning theories - 2 hours (35%) Paper 2: Application of psychology: clinical and criminal psychology - 2 hours (35%) Paper 3: Psychological skills: methodology and review of studies - 2 hours (30%)