A level Psychology

Course summary

Psychology is one of the most popular A levels nationally and allows students to explore how human behaviour both shapes and is shaped by the mind. It explores how the way we think is influenced both by the internal body/brain environment and by the social, familial and cultural conditions we are subject to. Technically, Psychology is a study of the mind and is classified as one of the sciences. It affords the student the opportunity to investigate the fascinating hidden world of the mind and try, to understand the multiple variations of behaviours that human beings display and to investigate some of the most influential thinkers of the modern era. Course content The course is made up of the following modules: Compulsory content Social influence Memory Attachment Psychopathology Approaches in Psychology Biopsychology Research methods Issues and debates in Psychology Optional Option 1 chosen from: Relationships Gender Cognition and development Option 2 chosen from: Schizophrenia Eating behaviour Stress Option 3 chosen from: Aggression Forensic Psychology Addiction