Psychology

Assessment

A Level of Psychology is a linear subject, assessed at the end of two years of study. The AQA examination board uses three examinations to assess you. Each of these exams comprises several short questions, essay questions and scenarios to which you are required to apply your knowledge. Paper 1: Introductory Topics in Psychology (Social Influence, Memory, Attachment, and Psychopathology). Paper 2: Psychology in Context (Approaches in Psychology, Research Methods and Biopsychology). Paper 3: Issues and Options in Psychology (Section A is a compulsory section on Issues and Debates in Psychology. Sections B, C, and D each contain questions on the in-depth option topics you’ve studied.