Paper 1 ‘Psychopathology’ explores what is considered to be abnormal and explains the causes and treatments of behaviors such as phobias, depression, and OCD. ‘Social Influence’ considers why people conform and obey others and how society can change its viewpoint. ‘Memory’ will examine theory and research into how memory works and why we forget. You will also inspect how memory is used in everyday life, for example in eyewitness testimony. ‘Attachment’ investigates how children develop attachments with others and the effects of deprivation and separation from carers. You will also assess the importance of early attachment in later relationships. Paper 2 ‘Approaches in psychology’ examines the origins of psychology as well as the assumptions, applications, and evaluations of the: learning approaches; cognitive approach; biological approach; psychodynamic approach; and humanistic approach. ‘Biopsychology’ investigates the biological aspects of human behavior by studying systems such as the nervous system, endocrine system, and the various functions of the brain. ‘Research Methods’ looks at the techniques used to design and conduct psychological experiments. You will also look at how data from experiments is analyzed. Paper 3 Compulsory content: ‘Issues and debates in psychology’ will explore the arguments that surround issues such as gender and culture in psychology, the free will vs determinism debate, the nature vs nurture debate, holism vs reductionism, and ethics. The subject is taught through lectures, group work, practical projects, research, discussions, presentations, and role-play. As you study psychology you will begin to understand the factors that affect your behavior, you will learn about yourself and why you do the things you do. It can teach you about the ways people interact in social situations and give you a better understanding of your own feelings and attitudes. You will also learn techniques that may help you study more effectively.