Psychology

Course summary

What will you do on this course? Psychology is the scientific study of the mind and behaviour. During the first term of the Lower Sixth, we will examine the various approaches to Psychology, as well as the Biology and Biochemistry of the human brain. We will also study research methods and learn to apply statistical tests. In the second term we will look at mental health conditions, which will include phobias, depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder. We will also explore how our behaviour is influenced by other people. In the third term we will learn about memory and the factors which influence it and gain an understanding of the bond between children and their caregivers. In the second year we will take an in-depth look at the topics of gender, schizophrenia and aggression and will discuss issues and debates within Psychology, for example, the nature-nurture debate.