Psychology (A)

Assessment

Assessment is through three externally set papers: Paper 1 Introductory Topics in Psychology Paper 1 will examine 4 compulsory units such as Social Influence, Memory, Attachment & Psychopathology. Paper 2 Psychology in Context Paper 2 will comprise of 4 further compulsory units such as Approaches in Psychology, Bio Psychology & Research Methods. Paper 3 Issues and Options in Psychology The third paper comprises optional units such as Gender, Schizophrenia and Forensic Psychology. Each paper will consist of multiple choice, short answer, extended writing and research methods questions. Each paper is worth 33.3% of the A level