Psychology has the study of mind and behaviour at its core. If you have ever wondered about human or animal behaviour, why people do what they do or how the mind works, Psychology at A level is a subject that is well worth considering. Psychology: The Science of Mind and Behaviour Foundations in Psychology: • Obedience, prejudice, memory, what shapes behaviour, phobias, drugs, brain damage and aggression. • Issue discussions include media influence, genocide, anorexia, hooliganism, and brain injury in sports. Applications of Psychology: • Criminological Psychology: criminal behaviour explanations, eyewitness testimony, offender treatments and jury decision-making. • Clinical Psychology: diagnosis, psychological disorders e.g. schizophrenia and treatments. • Issue discussions include: are criminals born or made? Is rehabilitation effective?
Seven Grade 5's at GCSE. Grade 7 at GCSE for Maths & Science.
• Three papers (2 hours each) at the end of Year 13 • Short answer and extended questions To practise exam skills, the course involves: • A key question essay and investigation report per topic. • Exam practice through questions and trial papers.
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| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Gloucestershire |
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| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Day £28,785; Boarding £42,750 - £46,500 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | Shelburne Road, Cheltenham, GL51 6HE |
Psychology has the study of mind and behaviour at its core. If you have ever wondered about human or animal behaviour, why people do what they do or how the mind works, Psychology at A level is a subject that is well worth considering. Psychology: The Science of Mind and Behaviour Foundations in Psychology: • Obedience, prejudice, memory, what shapes behaviour, phobias, drugs, brain damage and aggression. • Issue discussions include media influence, genocide, anorexia, hooliganism, and brain injury in sports. Applications of Psychology: • Criminological Psychology: criminal behaviour explanations, eyewitness testimony, offender treatments and jury decision-making. • Clinical Psychology: diagnosis, psychological disorders e.g. schizophrenia and treatments. • Issue discussions include: are criminals born or made? Is rehabilitation effective?
Seven Grade 5's at GCSE. Grade 7 at GCSE for Maths & Science.
• Three papers (2 hours each) at the end of Year 13 • Short answer and extended questions To practise exam skills, the course involves: • A key question essay and investigation report per topic. • Exam practice through questions and trial papers.