Psychology

Course summary

Lower Sixth: Social Influence, Memory and Attachment Approaches in Psychology; Psychopathology and Research methods. This subject content is assessed at the end of Year 12 with internal examinations. The entire course is assessed externally at the end of your Upper Sixth year. Upper Sixth: Issues and debates in Psychology, Schizophrenia; Gender and Aggression The examinations include multiple choice, short answer questions and extended writing questions of up to 16 marks. Teaching Style: Psychology teachers use their knowledge of teaching and learning processes to provide lessons that reflect their psychological knowledge. Lessons are interactive and challenging. Detailed notes are provided to enable class time to be used for active learning including debates, discussions, role plays, games, and preparation of examination questions.