Psychology A Level

Please refer to individual courses.

Psychology is the scientific study of human behaviour and has a big impact on all areas of life. It will help you gain a better understanding of your own behaviour as well as other people. You will learn how psychologists conduct experiments and research so that their work is both scientific and credible. You will analyse and examine major controversies in psychology including moral and ethical issues and learn how each aspect of our lives is touched by how we think, behave and respond.

Subjects covered:

. Social Psychology including obedience, conformity, aggression and romantic relationships

. How memory works, including eye witness testimony

. Developmental Psychology (exploring attachments between infants and care-givers

. Psychopathology e.g. depression, phobias, OCD and schizophrenia

_. Biopsychology eg. the nervous system

. Approaches, issues and debates withing Psychology and research methods

For full details please refer to our Prospectus online at www.reephamcollege.com or contact the College for a printed copy.

GCSE Grade 5 in English language and Grade 5 in Biology or 5/5 in Double Award Science.