Psychology

Course summary

Psychology seeks to explain the causes of human behaviour by placing the individual as the primary level of analysis. It is fascinating, as we explore classical and contemporary developments across various psychology-related fields. The approach is scientific and rigorous, and requires clear, critical and logical thinking. Pupils will have the chance to learn from a wide range of psychological studies and theories. The specification also seeks to cover the many methods used in psychology, both in the laboratory and outside it. We will examine the advantages and disadvantages of a range of research methods such as experiments, observations and interviews.