Psychology A Level is a fascinating subject which looks to answer the big question ‘Why do people behave in the way they do?’ The mind is a heady cocktail of enzymes, neurons, neurotransmitters, thoughts and signals which dictate how and why we feel, think and behave; but why are we all different? Why are some people more prone to stress than others? Why do most people fear snakes that others love and collect? How can a normal person in WW2 commit atrocities just because they were following orders? Psychology looks at questions like these with the use of scientific control and experimentation to try and produce valid answers to some of society’s most pertinent questions. Unit 1: Social Approach: the influence of individuals, groups and society on behaviour Unit 2: Cognitive Approach: the nature of memory and issues such as dementia Unit 3: Biological Approach: how the CNS,brain and hormones influences behaviour focused on aggression Unit 4: Learning Approach: how we learn through stimulus-response and from role models. Unit 5: Clinical Psychology: the diagnosis, symptoms and treatments of mental disorders Unit 6: Criminal Psychology: influences on people who commit crime and treatments to prevent recidivism Unit 7: Perspectives in Psychology: a synoptic topic discussing the many influences on human behaviour Within each topic, students will learn about different research methods within psychology.
Grade 6 in any GCSE Science.
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| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Surrey |
| Ofsted Rating | Requires improvement |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Gatton Park, Reigate, RH2 0TD |
Psychology A Level is a fascinating subject which looks to answer the big question ‘Why do people behave in the way they do?’ The mind is a heady cocktail of enzymes, neurons, neurotransmitters, thoughts and signals which dictate how and why we feel, think and behave; but why are we all different? Why are some people more prone to stress than others? Why do most people fear snakes that others love and collect? How can a normal person in WW2 commit atrocities just because they were following orders? Psychology looks at questions like these with the use of scientific control and experimentation to try and produce valid answers to some of society’s most pertinent questions. Unit 1: Social Approach: the influence of individuals, groups and society on behaviour Unit 2: Cognitive Approach: the nature of memory and issues such as dementia Unit 3: Biological Approach: how the CNS,brain and hormones influences behaviour focused on aggression Unit 4: Learning Approach: how we learn through stimulus-response and from role models. Unit 5: Clinical Psychology: the diagnosis, symptoms and treatments of mental disorders Unit 6: Criminal Psychology: influences on people who commit crime and treatments to prevent recidivism Unit 7: Perspectives in Psychology: a synoptic topic discussing the many influences on human behaviour Within each topic, students will learn about different research methods within psychology.
Grade 6 in any GCSE Science.