What is Psychology about? Psychology is the scientific study of behaviour and the mind. You will have an exciting opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of why people think and behave as they do. You will understand how psychology contributes to solving problems for the individual as well as society. What sorts of topics are studied? Social psychologists look at how other people influence how we think and behave. What makes some people disobedient? Why are people helpful; but what makes them less helpful? Physiological psychologists study how the body affects how we think and behave, especially the different parts of the brain. What happens when the brain is damaged? Developmental psychologists study how children are influenced. What makes children think and behave in particular ways? Why do people suffer from mental health disorders? What can be done to reduce their distress? Why study Psychology? Psychology can be studied alongside any other subject and is useful in a variety of professions such as healthcare, social work, business, tourism, police work, the media and teaching. The qualification is suitable for students intending to pursue any career in which an understanding of human behaviour is needed. Students will develop both research and essay writing skills; strong literacy and numeracy skills. What skills will you develop? You will learn how to study people using scientific methods. You will plan research, collect data and analyse it using appropriate statistical methods. Therefore you will develop practical, mathematical and problem-solving skills You will have to communicate your knowledge and understanding in a variety of ways. Therefore you will develop the ability to communicate effectively using appropriate language, to interpret and critically assess scientific data, and to research and critically evaluate a range of sources
Name: Psychology Qualification title: GCA A/AS Level Qualification type: GCE A/AS Level or equivalent Assessment Awarding Pearson Education Ltd (Formerly EDEXCEL) Created 20151002 08:41:00 Updated 20161013 13:03:48
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