Psychology
Cheadle Hulme High School - Stockport
01614857201
Woods Lane, Cheadle Hulme, Cheadle, SK8 7JY
Course summary

Paper 1: Introductory topics in Psychology: - In Social Influence, you will learn the processes that cause humans to conform and obey, including researching some of the most influential psychological studies of all time. - In Memory, you will learn about how your memory works, how accurate eyewitness testimonies are and strategies to improve your memory. - In Attachment, you will learn about how we develop emotional attachments to others as a child, as well as what happens if we are unable to make these attachments. - In Psychopathology you will study what is mental illness/madness and the different psychological perspective views on the issue. You will also explore what causes mental illnesses including OCD and depression. Paper 2: Psychology in Context: - In Approaches to Psychology, you will learn about the different famous theoretical approaches to studying behaviour including, Psychodynamic, Cognitive and Behavioural approaches. - In Biopsychology, you will study the effect of stress on the body, brain damage and the different areas of the brain that control behaviour, biological rhythms and how to study the brain. - In Research Methods, you learn how to carry out psychological investigations. Paper 3: Issues and Options in Psychology - In this paper, we will explore some of the key issues and debates in Psychology including; nature or nurture; and free will versus determinism. Other optional topics that will be explored include aggression, schizophrenia and cognition and development.

Entry requirements

Minimum Grade 6 in a Separate Science GCSE or Grade 6-6 in GCSE Combined Science.

How you'll be assessed

Paper 1: Introductory Topics in Psychology - Written exam 2 hours - 96 marks - 33.3% of A Level Multiple choice, short answer, and extended answer questions for each of the 4 topic sections. Paper 2: Psychology in Context - Written exam 2 hours - 96 marks - 33.3% of A Level Multiple choice, short answer, and extended answer questions for each of the 3 topic sections. Paper 3: Issues and Options in Psychology - Written exam 2 hours - 96 marks - 33% of full A Level Multiple choice, short answer, and extended answer questions for each of the 3 topic sections.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionNorth West
Local AuthorityStockport
Ofsted RatingOutstanding
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressWoods Lane, Cheadle Hulme, Cheadle, SK8 7JY