This course requires 2 options.
13 Psychology (13PSY)
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Nadene Brouwer, Tabitha McGee.
13 Psychology
This course encourages independent exploration of psychological themes in depth.
Course Components
- Evaluate genetic and environmental influences on behaviour
- Analyse a famous study in psychology and the impact it has had on society
- Use evidence to apply psychological ideas to everyday life
- Develop a reasoned approach to analytical writing, problem-solving and data manipulation
- Analyse how psychological perspectives influence our understanding of the world
- Explore the different careers of psychologists
Course Overview
Term 1
(1) The Origins of Psychology & Learning From the Past
(2) Explanations of Human Behaviour - How Different Psychological Perspectives Explain Human Behaviour
A.S. 91873 v1 Psychology 3.2 - Analyse the significance of a key piece of research and its impact on society 3 credits due 22 March
Term 2
Continuation of Explanations of Behaviour
(3) The Work of Psychologists
A.S. 91872 v1 Psychology 3.1 - Analyse the interaction between psychological approaches 6 credits
Term 3
(4) Conduct Independent Psychological Research with Consultation
A.S. 91874 v1 Psychology 3.3 - Conduct independent psychological research with consultation, 6 credits
Term 4
Completion and re-assessment opportunities.
Option to self-study for external exam if internals have been completed (3crd).
Recommended Prior Learning
Entry Requirements
Evidence of achievement at Level 2 Science, Maths or English, good writing skills as there is a substantial writing component to this course
Assessment Information
Possible CreditsOptional External - 3 credits
Internal - 19 credits
UE Approved
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
Total Credits Available: 19 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 19 credits.
External
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