Psychology

Course summary

Psychology is the study of mind and behavior. The A-level linear course covers a range of approaches to Psychology and explores the methods used by psychologists. 11 topics cover aspects of Psychology from different perspectives and include the psychodynamic (Freudian) approach, the biological approach, the cognitive approach, and the behavioral approach. You will learn about the main ideas in psychology and how psychologists work. We look at a range of key topics including the psychology of relationships, theories of aggression, schizophrenia, and media. Issues and debates, such as free will vs determinism, in psychology and research methods underpin the whole course. Paper 1: Introductory Topics in Psychology - Social Influence (conformity, obedience and the ethics of Psychology) - Cognitive Psychology (memory) - Attachment - Psychopathology Paper 2: Psychology in Context - Psychopathology - Approaches to Psychology (Behaviourism, Biological, Cognitive, Humanism, Psychodynamic, Social Learning Theory) - Biopsychology - Research Methods - Issues and Debates in Psychology Paper 3: Issues and Options in Psychology - Gender - Aggression - Psychological abnormalities - Schizophrenia - Issues and Debates in Psychology