Psychology

Assessment

The A level is assessed by three exams at the end of the second year. PAPER 1: Introductory Topics in Psychology: This is a 2-hour exam (forms 33.3% of the A level) This paper consists of multiple choice questions and extended writing over the four different aspects of the specification e.g. Social Influence, Memory, Attachment, Psychopathology and Methodology, which is integrated into the other four sections and for which a calculator may be required. Each section is worth 24 marks. PAPER 2: Psychology in Context: This is a 2-hour exam (forms 33.3% of the A level) This paper consists of multiple choice questions and extended writing over three different aspects of the specification, e.g. Approaches in Psychology, Biopsychology and Research Methods for which a calculator is required. Approaches in Psychology and Biopsychology are each worth 24 marks and Research Methods is worth 48 marks. PAPER 3: Issues and Options in Psychology: This is a 2-hour exam (forms 33.3% of the A level) This paper has a multiple choice option in section A of the paper, but then a compulsory extended writing component and short questions section in parts B, C and D. These questions are based on the topics of Gender, Stress and Aggression, for which a calculator may be needed for some research methods questions. This paper like papers one and two, is worth 96 marks in total.