Psychology is one of the most popular subjects studied in the sixth form and the third most popular A-level in the UK. Now fully classified as a science, psychology offers opportunities to study the human mind and behaviour through a series of modules, including work on: · Memory - what makes us remember or forget? · Social influence - how do other people affect you? · Biological psychology – why are people aggressive? · Learning theories – how do we learn our behaviours? · Research methods - how do psychologists carry out research? · Abnormality - what is normal or abnormal, and how do psychologists explain schizophrenia and eating disorders? · Criminal psychology – what causes people to commit crimes and how can we treat them? or · Health Psychology – Why do people get addicted to drugs and how can we treat them? The course also promotes independent learning skills, critical thinking skills, effective group work and practical research skills. As such, psychology fits in well with just about any combination of A-level subjects as well as preparing students for a wide range of Higher Education and career opportunities. The department has good resources, including textbooks, interactive lessons using a variety of teaching & learning styles and has a good record of achievement in the examinations.
Name: A Level (Linear) Psychology Qualification title: A Level (Linear) Psychology Qualification type: GCE A/AS Level or equivalent Assessment The skills that you will be assessed on are: AO1 Knowledge and understanding of science and of How Science Works AO2 Application of knowledge and understanding of science and of How Science Works AO3 How Science Works - Psychology (Designing, carrying out and evaluating research) Awarding - Created 20151023 14:48:46 Updated 20161103 15:35:18
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