General information

What is psychology?

Psychology is the study of the mind & behaviour.  It aims to explain, using research evidence, why people behave as they do.  For example:

why do some people become anorexic? 
why do people forget things? 

Topics covered & assessment

AS A2
Unit 1 
Memory
Attachment 		Unit 4
Relationships
Cognitive Development
Social &  Personality Development
Unit 2
Stress 
Abnormal Behaviour

Unit 5
Mental Disorders
Approaches & Debates

Unit 3
Social Influence
Research Methods

Unit 6
Coursework
Each unit is examined through structured questions. Units 4 and 5 are examined through structured questions and essays.  Unit 6 coursework involves a practical research task.

Teaching rooms & staff

Teaching rooms Staff
You will be taught in the Braeside area of the sixth form.  The various rooms are: Old Rutland room, 615, 618, 620.

Sarah Andrew 
Ami Benning
Stef. Dale 
Tim Heaton 
Rebecca Hursey 
 

General psychology web links

   
   
   
   

Specifications

AQA AS & A2

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