Have you ever wondered why people do things they don’t agree with just because friends do? Or why do some people seem to find it easy to make friends and have happy relationships while others always struggle? Maybe you are interested in how your memory works or the cause and treatment of psychological illnesses. These are just some of the questions that psychology tries to answer scientifically and we begin to think about them in the first year of the A Level course. Psychology is the scientific study of human behaviour, mind and experience. It aims to discover truths by carrying out objective, systematic and verifiable research and it takes several different perspectives. For example, behaviour can be explained at the most basic level by considering its biological basis or from a much wider perspective by considering how we function in social groups. Because it is a science, all psychology courses involve a substantial portion of the study of research methods; it also involves precise learning, the application of facts and the development of essay writing and evaluation skills. 1. Social Influence 2. Memory 3. Attachment 4. Psychopathology 5. Approaches in Psychology 6. Biopsychology 7. Research Methods 8. Issues and Debates 9. Relationships 10. Schizophrenia 11. Addiction
Grade 5 in GCSE English Language. Grade 5 in GCSE Mathematics.
The four units are assessed by an external examination consisting of a mixture of short and long answer questions at the end of the second year. - Introductory Topics in Psychology 1,2,3 and 4 96 marks - 2 hours 33.3% - Psychology in Context 5,6 and 7 96 marks - 2 hours 33.3% - Issues and Options in Psychology 8, 9, 10 and 11 96 marks - 2 hours 33.3%
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| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Longlands, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 4DE |
Have you ever wondered why people do things they don’t agree with just because friends do? Or why do some people seem to find it easy to make friends and have happy relationships while others always struggle? Maybe you are interested in how your memory works or the cause and treatment of psychological illnesses. These are just some of the questions that psychology tries to answer scientifically and we begin to think about them in the first year of the A Level course. Psychology is the scientific study of human behaviour, mind and experience. It aims to discover truths by carrying out objective, systematic and verifiable research and it takes several different perspectives. For example, behaviour can be explained at the most basic level by considering its biological basis or from a much wider perspective by considering how we function in social groups. Because it is a science, all psychology courses involve a substantial portion of the study of research methods; it also involves precise learning, the application of facts and the development of essay writing and evaluation skills. 1. Social Influence 2. Memory 3. Attachment 4. Psychopathology 5. Approaches in Psychology 6. Biopsychology 7. Research Methods 8. Issues and Debates 9. Relationships 10. Schizophrenia 11. Addiction
Grade 5 in GCSE English Language. Grade 5 in GCSE Mathematics.
The four units are assessed by an external examination consisting of a mixture of short and long answer questions at the end of the second year. - Introductory Topics in Psychology 1,2,3 and 4 96 marks - 2 hours 33.3% - Psychology in Context 5,6 and 7 96 marks - 2 hours 33.3% - Issues and Options in Psychology 8, 9, 10 and 11 96 marks - 2 hours 33.3%
