Psychology

Course summary

Psychology is an inherently interesting and varied subject to study; consider all the human behaviour around us! It is closely related to the sciences, but frequently perceived to be more directly related to people and their everyday behaviour. Psychology has its roots in both the natural and social sciences, leading to a variety of research designs and applications. It essentially deals with the question of what makes us do the things that we do and provides a unique approach to understanding modern society. Pupils will develop a broad range of skills such as the ability to develop a written argument, to analyse and evaluate theories and research evidence, as well as how to analyse and interpret statistical data. The variety in the course ensures that pupils find it interesting. Through studying psychological topics such as why we tend to obey people in positions of authority, what makes us feel male/female and causes of anxiety or criminal behaviour, pupils develop many invaluable skills in understanding human behaviour.