Psychology

Assessment

Paper 1: Introductory Topics in Psychology Social influence: • Memory • Attachment • Psychopathology Assessment: Written examination: 2 hours; multiple choice, short answer questions and extended writing (33.3% of A-level). Paper 2: Psychology in Context Approaches in Psychology • Biopsychology • Research methods Assessment: Written examination: 2 hours; multiple choice, short answer questions and extended writing (33.3% of A-level). Paper 3: Issues and Options in Psychology Issues and debates in Psychology, plus: • One from: Relationships, gender, cognition and development. • One from: Schizophrenia, eating behaviour, stress. • One from: Aggression, forensic psychology, addiction. Assessment: Written examination: 2 hours; multiple choice, short answer questions and extended writing (33.3% of A-level).