Psychology

Assessment

Psychology examines an individual's experiences behaviour and motivation. As such, it can lead to a deeper understanding of the self and others. Research findings are at the heart of the topic- based learning specification and students will learn to analyse, evaluate and comment on the conclusions that have been drawn. From data- handling to clear and thoughtful essay writing, the course is broad in skills as well as content and it is hoped students will develop interests, enthusiasms and skills that will endure beyond the course and contribute to lifelong learning. A Level Psychology will be taught across two years. There will be three components for the A Level which are each assessed via an equally weighted 2 hour examination. There are optional topics available for component 3. Component 1 Social influence Memory Attachment Psychopathology Component 2 Approaches in Psychology Biological Psychology Research methods Component 3 Issues and debates in Psychology and one option chosen from each of the following 3 option block. Option 1 - Relationships, Gender, Cognition and development Option 2 - Schizophrenia, Eating behaviour, Stress Option 3 - Aggression, Forensic psychology, Addiction