Psychology at Michaela

Psychology is the scientific study of human behaviour. Through studying psychology, you will learn how to explain and predict human behaviour.

You should study Psychology if:

• You wonder if we can rely on the testimony of eyewitnesses who recall details of a crime

• You want to know why people obey destructive authority

• You want to know why humans form attachments with their infants

• You question whether it is better to treat people with schizophrenia with drugs or talking therapies

• You wonder if criminals are born made and have the capacity to change

• You are interested in why memory disorders such as Alzheimer’s occur

What will I learn?

Across the two years, you will develop a broad knowledge and understanding of psychology through a range of topics.

Component 1: Social influence, memory, attachment and psychopathology

Component 2: Approaches in psychology, biopsychology, research methods

Component 3: Issues and debates in psychology, relationships, schizophrenia and aggression

How will I be assessed?

You will sit three two-hour papers at the end of Year 13

• Paper 1: Introductory Topics in Psychology (96 marks)
• Paper 2: Psychology in Context (96 marks)
• Paper 3: Issues and Options in Psychology (96 marks)arks)

Where could it lead me?

Psychology A Level supports further study in a variety of areas, including clinical psychology, medicine, law, sport and teaching.

“Equipped with his five senses, man explores the universe around him and calls the adventure science” – Edwin Powell Hubble (1929)