Psychology 2016

UPDATED 20161010 12:57:30

The examination board is AQA. This new specification allows students to study a number of key contemporary topics. The AS level course will include the study of Developmental Psychology (What factors affect an infant’s development?), Cognitive Psychology (How is memory organised?), Research Methods (What different methods are used to carry out scientific investigations?), Biological Psychology (Functions of the brain), Social Psychology (Why do people obey and conform?) and Individual Differences (Why do people suffer from mental disorders?). As the course develops, you will also consider, Gender (Why do boys think they are boys?), Addiction (what causes addiction?), Foundations of Psychology (Where does psychology come from and where is it going?), Psychopathology (What are the causes of schizophrenia?), Psychology in Action (What interventions can be used to help people with drug addictions?) and an in-depth exploration of Research Methods (What makes research reliable and valid?) .

Course information

Name: Psychology 2016 Qualification title: GCE A level Qualification type: GCE A/AS Level or equivalent Assessment Examinations Awarding Assessment & Qualifications Alliance Created 20160205 11:55:15 Updated 20161010 12:57:30

Entry requirements

Text books , exercise books and pens Equipment required Text books , exercise books and pens

Provider

The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School
Voluntary Aided School
info@wiseman.ealing.sch.uk
02085758222
http://www.wiseman.ealing.sch.uk

Address

Greenford Road Town: Greenford