Psychology

Course summary

Psychology is the scientific study of human mind and behaviour. This A-level course will introduce you to the major theoretical perspectives currently used in Psychology, and further develop your understanding of why animals and humans behave the way they do. In the AS level, there are six key topics you will study, these are: Social Influence, Memory, Attachment, Approaches in Psychology (including Biopsychology), Psychopathology, and Research Methods. If students continue to the A-level, they will also study Issues and Debates in Psychology, Cognitive Development, Forensic Psychology, and Schizophrenia.