Psychology

Course summary

Want to learn about the human mind? You’ve come to the right place! Psychology is the study of people, the mind and behaviour. Why do people react to certain things in different ways? Are we all capable of murder? What can make people happy or sad, and how can we use that in the modern world? Studying Psychology at A level gives you a good basic knowledge and provides an insight into what it might be like to be a professional psychologist. The topics covered are: • Social Influence • Memory • Attachment • Psychopathology • Approaches in Psychology • Biopsychology • Research Methods • Issues and debates in Psychology • Relationships • Schizophrenia • Forensic Psychology