Psychology

Course summary

Psychology is a popular A level subject which offers students a chance to understand in a scientific manner the way in which individuals act, behave, think, perceive and make sense of the world. We also consider different factors that can affect individual behaviour such as genetics, nurture, cognition, stress, evolution and childhood. What will I be studying on the course? We teach the AQA specification. At AS level we cover the modules of: — Memory: — Attachment: — Social Influence: — Research Methods: — Approaches with Biopsychology: — Psychopathology: At A2 level we cover the following modules: — Biopsychology: — Approaches: — Issues and Debates: — Relationships: — Schizophrenia: — Forensic Psychology: — Research Methods: What will I be doing in lessons? In lessons you should expect to be taught about psychological studies/research/ theories and then to evaluate them in depth in terms of positive and negative criticisms. You will be expected to write short essays that are constructed in a logical manner. Sometimes lessons might take the format of debates/discussions and also investigation/ research related activities.