Psychology

Course summary

Course description Psychology is the scientific study of the mind and human behaviour. Psychologists observe and conduct experiments to find out more about the way people act and interact. They try to understand what motivates, challenges or changes us and use this understanding to help us tackle personal and social problems. Psychology has recently been reclassified by the QCA as a science subject. Course content Year 1 Social Influence, Memory, Attachments, Approaches, Biopsychology, Psychopathology and Research Methods Year 2 Development of Approaches, Biopsychology and Research Methods, Issues and Debates, Relationships, Aggression and Schizophrenia.