Course Content: - Paper One: Introductory Topics in Psychology – Social Influence, Memory, Attachment, Psychopathology - Paper Two: Psychology in Context – Approaches in Psychology, Biopsychology, Research Methods. - Paper Three: Compulsory section: Issues and debates. Optional section: • Gender • Aggression • Schizophrenia Knowledge and understanding of research methods, practical research skills and mathematical skills will be assessed in both papers. Overall, at least 10% of the marks in assessments for Psychology will require the use of mathematical and biological skills. These skills will be applied in the context of Psychology A-Level and will be at least the standard of higher-tier GCSE Mathematics.
GCSE Grade 5 or ab GCSE Grade 5 or above in English Language, Maths GCSE Grade 5 or above, in Science Biology desirable Grade 5 or above.
Paper 1: 2-hour exam, 96 marks, 33.3% of A Level award. Multiple choice, short and extended writing style questions. Each section worth 24 marks. Paper 2: 2-hour exam, 96 marks, 33.3% of A Level award. Multiple choice, short and extended writing style questions. Section A & B: 24 marks. Section C – Research methods: 48 marks. Paper 3: 2-hour exam, 96 marks, 33.3% of A Level award. Multiple choice, short and extended writing style questions. Each section worth 24 marks.
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| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Liverpool |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Croxteth Drive, Sefton Park, Liverpool, L17 3AL |
Course Content: - Paper One: Introductory Topics in Psychology – Social Influence, Memory, Attachment, Psychopathology - Paper Two: Psychology in Context – Approaches in Psychology, Biopsychology, Research Methods. - Paper Three: Compulsory section: Issues and debates. Optional section: • Gender • Aggression • Schizophrenia Knowledge and understanding of research methods, practical research skills and mathematical skills will be assessed in both papers. Overall, at least 10% of the marks in assessments for Psychology will require the use of mathematical and biological skills. These skills will be applied in the context of Psychology A-Level and will be at least the standard of higher-tier GCSE Mathematics.
GCSE Grade 5 or ab GCSE Grade 5 or above in English Language, Maths GCSE Grade 5 or above, in Science Biology desirable Grade 5 or above.
Paper 1: 2-hour exam, 96 marks, 33.3% of A Level award. Multiple choice, short and extended writing style questions. Each section worth 24 marks. Paper 2: 2-hour exam, 96 marks, 33.3% of A Level award. Multiple choice, short and extended writing style questions. Section A & B: 24 marks. Section C – Research methods: 48 marks. Paper 3: 2-hour exam, 96 marks, 33.3% of A Level award. Multiple choice, short and extended writing style questions. Each section worth 24 marks.