Linear A-Level course content: •Component 1 - Research Methods - This component is intended to introduce and develop a knowledge and understanding of the process of planning, conducting, analysing and reporting psychological research across a range of experimental and non-experimental methodologies and techniques •Component 2 - Psychological themes through core studies This component focuses on some of the central areas of investigation in Psychology. For each key theme (ten), students are presented with both a classic and a contemporary study. The classic studies are 'landmark' pieces of research that have helped to shape the course of the subject and which all students of Psychology should be familiar with. The contemporary studies are more 'up-to-date' pieces of research that engage in some way with the issues being explored in the classic studies they are paired with. •Component 3 - Applied psychology Compulsory section on 'issues in mental health'. Criminal psychology, Sport and exercise psychology Methodological issues and debates to run throughout the component including: Nature/nurture. Freewill/determinism, Reductionism/holism, Individual/situational explanations, Usefulness of research, Ethical considerations , Conducting socially sensitive research, Psychology as a science.
Name: A-Level (Linear 2Yr) Psychology Qualification title: GCE A Level Qualification type: GCE A/AS Level or equivalent Assessment Awarding Pearson Education Ltd (Formerly EDEXCEL) Created 20150622 20:11:47 Updated 20151008 10:23:39
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