Psychology A Level

Assessment

Paper 1: Introductory topics in psychology This paper explores four topics of interest - social influence, memory, attachment and psychopathology. 33.3% of A Level 96 marks in total 2 hour written exam Paper 2: Psychology in context This paper looks at some of the main approaches within psychology including the learning, cognitive, biological, psychodynamic and humanistic approach. Research methods and biopsychology are also explored. 33.3% of A Level 96 marks in total 2 hour written exam Paper 3: Issues and options in psychology For this paper you will need to know about issues and debates in psychology such as the nature vs nurture debate and free will and determinism. Various forms of bias in research will be considered and you will study three option areas in psychology in detail: gender, schizophrenia and forensic psychology. 33.3% of A Level 96 marks in total 2 hour written exam