Psychology

Assessment

Paper 1: Introductory Topics in Psychology Social Influence, Memory, Attachment, Psychopathology 3 x 2 hour written exams every 96 marks multiple-choice, short answer, and extended writing questions Paper 2: Psychology in Context Approaches in Psychology, Biopsychology, Research Methods 3 x 2 hour written exams every 96 marks multiple-choice, short answer, and extended writing questions Paper 3: Issues & Options in Psychology Issues & Debates in Psychology (gender & culture bias, free will & determinism, holism & reductionism, nature-nurture, idiographic & nomothetic approaches, ethical implications) One topic from each of the following three options: Option 1: Relationships, Gender, Cognition & Development Option 2: Schizophrenia, Eating Behaviour, Stress Option 3: Aggression, Forensic, Addiction 3 x 2 hour written exams every 96 marks multiple-choice, short answer, and extended writing questions Each paper is 33.3% of A level