Psychology
A Level Psychology (AQA)
Aims of the course:
This course explores the scientific study of human behaviour. It develops skills in evaluation, application to the real world, research methods, data analysis and interpretation.
Staff | Position |
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Miss Allen | Teacher |
Course Content:
In Year 12 students complete the following AS Units:
· Social Influence
· Memory
· Attachment
· Approaches in Psychology
· Biopsychology
· Psychopathology
· Research methods
In Year 13 students will complete the additional units for the A Level course:
· Issues & debates
· Forensic Psychology
· Stress
· Relationships
Assessment:
The course comprises:
· 100% Examination
Encourage your son /daughter to:
· Access the AQA Psychology website and complete practice papers
· Read around the subject:
o Using the textbook provided on the course
o Using the simply psychology and tutor2U websites
o BPS, Psychology today and Psychology review can be read online and will develop knowledge and understanding of the wider issues in Psychology.