A-Levels - Psychology

Psychology is concerned with helping us understand the thoughts and behaviour of individuals. The course is interesting and challenging, covering many areas within psychology. The AS Level course involves studying:

• The main approaches in psychology i.e. psychodynamic, behaviourist, cognitive, biological and positive. Key aspects of each approach are studied, such as the main assumptions, a therapy and a classic piece of research. • Students will also have the opportunity to study the research methods used by psychologists and to explore and give contemporary debates within psychology, such as the reliability of eye-witness testimony and the ethics of neuroscience.

The A Level course will require students to study: • Explanations and ways of modifying schizophrenia, stress and criminal behaviour

• Controversies such as sexism and the use of non-human animals in psychological research • Knowledge of research methods and statistical analysis will be developed • Two personal investigations will also be carried out