Psychology at EP
Psychology AS and A2 Level
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PSYCHOLOGY AS
EXAM BOARD: AQA
SPECIFICATION A
There is two units in AS Psychology (PSYA 1 and PSYA 2) each weighing 50% of total AS mark and both units are assessed by 1 hour and 30 minutes exam. Questions include short answer, stimulus material and one 12-mark question requiring extended writing in which QWC (Quality of Written Communication) will be assessed.
PSYA 1: Cognitive Psychology, Developmental Psychology and Research methods
COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY: Memory
- Models of memory
- Memory in everyday life
DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY: Early social development
- Attachment
- Attachment in everyday life
RESEARCH METHODS
- Methods and techniques
- Investigation design
- Data analysis and presentation
PSYA 2: Biological Psychology, Social Psychology and Individual differences
BIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY: Stress
- Stress as a bodily response
- Stress in everyday life
SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY: Social influence
- Social influence
- Social influence in everyday life
INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES: Psychopathology (Abnormality)
- Defining and explaining psychological abnormality
- Treating abnormality
You will be expected to:
- Develop knowledge and understanding of 5 different areas of Psychology
- Develop skills of analysis, evaluation and application in relation to 5 different areas of Psychology
- Develop knowledge and understanding of Research Methods associated with these areas of Psychology
- Develop knowledge and understanding of ethical issues associated with these areas of Psychology
A2 Level Psychology
Exam Board - OCR
G543: Options in Applied Psychology
Candidates have the opportunity to study 2 areas of applied psychology
- Forensic Psychology
- Health and Clinical Psychology
There is opportunity to learn about applications of psychology and how theory is applied in real life situations.
How is this unit assessed? 1 hour 30 mins exam
How much does this unit count toward a full A Level? 25%
G544: Approaches and Research Methods in Psychology
This unit is made up of two parts: a) research methods (design of a practical project) and b) structured questions bringing together approaches, perspectives, methods, issues and debates covered throughout the course.
How is this unit assessed? 1 hour 30 mins exam
How much does this unit count toward a full A Level? 25%
Some Cool Stuff
- During the course you get to run experiments on people
- See how cleaver your family and friends are
- Understand a bit more about why people behave the way they do
- Learn more about human biology and how this can be affected by various psychological aspects (e.g. brain injury, health, diet, stress, illness, emotional problems, and so on)
- Find out how to influence people’s thoughts, feelings and behaviours
There are trips to the home of Freud (a famous psychologist) and to courtrooms and conferences.
There are also prizes throughout the year for good effort and behaviour, and a Psychology Prize for the best work at the Sixth Form Presentation Evening!!
What you need to do this course:
In addition to the standard number of GCSEs grade C or above needed to enter the Sixth Form, you will also need the following:
- C or above in a Science and
- C or above in English