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Psychology Examination Board: AQA/GCSE Psychology (8182)

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Why take this course?

This course introduces students to the core issues in psychology, developing skills in reading and thinking widely about issues in order develop a deep understanding, independent thinking and research skills.

Aims of this course

To enable students to use specialist vocabulary, psychological concepts, terminology and convention to engage in the process of psychological enquiry To acquire knowledge and understanding of psychology, developing an understanding of self and others, and how psychological understanding can help to explain everyday social phenomena Understand how psychological research is conducted, including the role of scientific method and data analysis Present information, develop arguments and draw conclusions through a critical approach to psychological evidence, developing as reflective thinkers Paper 1: Cognition and Behaviour - written examination (50%) Memory - What is memory and to what extent is it accurate? Perception - How do we perceive the world? Development - What are the features of cognitive development? How does this influence learning? Research Methods - How do we conduct research methods in psychology? Paper 2: Social Context and Behaviour - written examination (50%) Social Influence: How is group behaviour influenced by various factors? Language, Thought and Communication - What’s the relationship between language thought and communication? The Brain and Neuropsychology - How has neuropsychology advanced the study of psychology? Psychological Problems -How does improving our understanding of mental illness allow us to treat it better? Course structure, content and assessment

The content for both papers is assessed through a range of questions including multiple choice, short answer and extended writing.

Entry requirements

An interest in developing a scientific understanding of human behaviour and the research that is undertaken to develop this. Students should therefore have a very keen interest in science.