Psychology

Assessment

Paper 1: Introductory Topics in Psychology (33.3% of grade): You will tackle a range of shorter questions about different explanations and scenarios, as well as essay questions on topics such as memory, attachment and conformity. This paper will test AO1 Understanding, AO2 Application and AO3 Evaluative skills – this is the content you study across Year 12 and Year 13. Paper 2: Psychology in Context (33.3% of grade): You will answer a range of short answer questions on different aspects of different approaches, explaining different terminology and how this applies to given scenarios, as well as essay questions on the different approaches in Psychology, including Biopsychology, Cognitive Psychology and Behavioural Psychology. This paper will test AO1 Understanding, AO2 Application and AO3 Evaluative skills – this is the content you study across Year 12. Paper 3: Issues and Options in Psychology (33.3% of grade): You will answer a range of short answer questions and essay questions on different aspects of the options subjects, such as Gender, Relationships, Forensic Psychology and Schizophrenia. This paper will test AO1 Understanding, AO2 Application and AO3 Evaluative skills – this is the content you study across Year 13.