Psychology

Course Aims

This course offers you an opportunity to learn about the major areas of psychological theory and research, and to relate them to everyday life.

AS Outline

At AS, candidates will develop a broad knowledge and understanding of the core areas of Psychology (social, cognitive, developmental, biological and individual differences) through a range of topics, chosen for their accessibility and popularity. The AS specification has two units:

Unit 1: Cognitive Psychology, Developmental Psychology and Research Methods

• Cognitive Psychology, including memory and eyewitness testimony

• Developmental Psychology, including early social development, attachment and the effects of day care

• Research methods, in the context of the topic area

Unit 2: Biological Psychology, Social Psychology and Individual Differences

• Biological Psychology, including stress, factors affecting stress, coping with stress and managing stress

• Social Psychology, including majority and minority influence, obedience and independent behaviour

• Individual Differences, including definitions and abnormality, approaches and therapies