Psychology is the study of behaviour and mental processes. It is a subject to which we can all relate events in our own lives and it is hoped that students will find the course interesting and challenging. Its diverse subject matter ranges from the activity of a single brain cell to the conflicts of a complex society. If you are interested in questions such as: Why do some people suffer from stress and mental illness? Is personality inherited or learned? What makes us obey others? How can we improve memory? Then you should consider taking this course. As well as carrying out practical work, students will examine the different methods psychologists employ to carry out their research. You will develop a number of skills, not least, how to plan and conduct ethical scientific investigations and how to analyse and interpret data. You will also develop your evaluation and written communication skills. By the end of the course you will be able to communicate more effectively, put your point of view across fluently and view the world around you from a number of different perspectives. The AS course is made up of two units: Paper one includes a number topics such as; social influence comprising conformity and obedience, memory, including the study of theories related to memory as well as eyewitness testimony and explanations of attachment. Paper two covers a number of different psychological approaches, psychopathology covering abnormality and mental health and the biopsychology of stress. Students will also gain an excellent grounding in data analysis and research methodology.
Name: Psychology Qualification title: GCE AS Level in Psychology Qualification type: GCE A/AS Level or equivalent Assessment Assessment is via written examination only. AS level psychology comprises two equally weighted examinations at the end of the course, each lasting one hour 30 minutes. Each paper is worth 50% of the total AS award. Awarding Assessment & Qualifications Alliance Created 20160205 11:54:06 Updated 20161124 15:04:02
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