Psychology

EXAM SPECIFICATION: AQA 7182     https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/psychology/as-and-a-level/psychology-7181-7182

View the PowerPoint below to get an overview of the course.  Click on the speakers for an explanation from the Head of Department, Mrs Kirke.

STUDENT VIDEO: Current student, Emma, describes what it's like to study A Level Psychology.  

The Course

Year 12

•Approaches

•Attachments

•Memory

•Social Influence

•Psychopathology

•Research Methods

Year 13

•Biopsychology

•Schizophrenia

•Relationships

•Addiction

•Issues and Debates

•Research Methods

Skills

The exams will measure how well you have achieved the following assessment objectives:

• AO1 - Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of scientific ideas, processes, techniques and procedures.
• AO2 - Apply knowledge and understanding of scientific ideas, processes, techniques and procedures: in a theoretical context, in a practical context, when handling qualitative data, when handling quantitative data.
• AO3 - Analyse, interpret and evaluate scientific information, ideas and evidence, including in relation to issues, to: make judgements and reach conclusions, develop and refine practical design and procedures.

Examinations

All A-level exams are at the end of Year 13:

Three equally weighted 2 hour exams which include a range of questions styles: multiple choice, short answer and extended writing, including 10% Mathematical content.

Enrichment

For further details, please contact Mrs Kirke Head of Psychology and Social Sciences, skirke@bishopstopford.com