A Level Psychology

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A Level Psychology

Cross-curricular in nature, Psychology combines both Humanities and Science in an exciting way.

 

The study of Psychology at university is now one of the most oversubscribed courses: career opportunities for those with good degrees are numerous.

Psychologists use human behaviour as a clue to the workings of the mind. Although we cannot observe the mind directly, everything we do, think, feel and say is determined by the functioning of the mind.

Psychologists take human behaviour as the raw data for testing their theories about how the mind works. For example, neuropsychology is allied with biology, since the aim is to map different areas of the brain and explain how each underpins different brain functions like memory or language.

Other branches of psychology are more closely connected with medicine. Health psychologists help people manage disease and pain. Similarly, clinical psychologists help alleviate the suffering caused by mental disorders.

Many students use Psychology A Level for other subjects ranging from Art to Veterinary Science.

Prerequisite

Minimum Grade 6 in at least two of the following subjects - English, Maths or Biology.
Topic Overview

 

A Level Psychology

Paper 1: Introduction Topics in Psychology

  • Social Influence
  • Memory
  • Attachment
  • Psychopathology
  • Content

Paper 2: Psychology in context

  • Approaches in Psychology
  • Biopsychology
  • Research Methods
  • Content

Paper 3: Issues and options

  • Issues and Debates
  • Gender
  • Schizophrenia
  • Aggression

 
Assessment

 

Paper 1: Introduction Topics in Psychology

  • 2 hour written exam
  • 96 marks
  • 33.3% of A Level Assessment

Paper 2: Psychology in context

  • 2 hour written exam
  • 96 marks
  • 33.3% of A Level Assessment

Paper 3: Issues and options

  • 2 hour written exam
  • 96 marks
  • 33.3% of A Level

Psychology A Level Exam Specification

 

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