Psychology

Assessment

Paper 1: Memory, Attachment and Psychopathology Type of Assessment: Written exam Duration: 2 hours Weighting: 33.3% Paper 2: Approaches in psychology,Biopsychology, Research methods Type of Assessment: Written exam Duration: 2 hours Weighting: 33.3% Paper 3: Issues and debates in psychology, 3 option choices Type of Assessment: Written exam Duration: 2 hours Weighting: 33.3% All written exams include multiple choice, short answer and extended writing. Students are assessed on the following objectives: AO1 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of scientific ideas, processes, techniques and procedures AO2 Apply knowledge and understanding of scientific ideas, processes, techniques and procedures AO3 Analyse, interpret and evaluate scientific information, ideas and evidence A level: AO1 30-33%, AO2 30-33 % AO3 36-38%