Psychology (AS Level)

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AS Level Paper One Memory: Theories of how memory works, problems with memory, eye witness testimony and memory improvement. Attachment: Types of attachment, cultural variations, learning theory and implications for day care. Social Influence: Conformity, resisting conformity and obedience. Paper Two Research Methods: How to conduct an investigation. How to look for strengths and weaknesses of other studies. Approaches in Psychology: The assumptions, methods of research and strengths and limitations of the major approaches. Psychopathology: Psychological abnormality, psychopathology & therapy. A Level If continuing to the full A Level in Psychology the AS parts of the course will be tested again in the final examination season. Paper One Memory: Theories of how memory works, problems with memory, eye witness testimony and memory improvement. Attachment: Types of attachment, cultural variations, learning theory and implications for day care. Social Influence: Conformity, resisting conformity and obedience. Psychopathology: Psychological abnormality, psychopathology & therapies. Paper Two Research Methods: How to conduct an investigation. How to look for strengths and weaknesses of other studies. Approaches in Psychology: The assumptions, methods of research and strengths and limitations of the major approaches. Biopsychology: Brain structures and how they relate to psychological functioning. Paper Three Issues and Debates in Psychology: synoptic ideas that affect every area of psychological study such as nature verse nurture or determinism. Option 1 - one of the following topics will be covered: Relationships, Gender or Cognitive Development. Option 2 - one of the following topics will be covered: Schizophrenia, Stress or Eating Behaviour. Option 3 - one of the following topics will be covered: Aggression, Forensic Psychology or Addiction.

Course information

Name: Psychology (AS Level) Qualification title: Psychology (AS Level) Qualification type: GCE A/AS Level or equivalent Assessment Awarding - Created 20151124 12:28:20 Updated 20151124 12:29:04

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Wath Comprehensive School : A Language College
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Wath-Upon-Dearne Town: Rotherham