12 Psychology (12PSY)
12PSY Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Nadene Brouwer, Tabitha McGee.
Recommended Prior LearningEntry Requirements
Evidence of achievement at Level 1 Science, Maths or English, good writing skills as there is a substantial reading component to this course
12 Psychology
You investigate a variety of psychological methods and perspectives in order to develop an understanding of human behaviour.
Course Components
- Examine different approaches to understanding human behaviour
- Explore a range of psychological experiments and their lasting impact on society
- Conduct experiments into human behaviour
- Explore ethics and how others can influence our behaviour
- Explore how psychologists work
Course Overview
Term 1
A.S. 91845 v1 Psychology 2.2 - Examine how a psychological debate has changed over time
1) Examine the key arguments that relate to the Nature and Nurture debate using the context of aggression
(2) "What makes something addictive and why do some people fall to addictions when others do not?"
Term 2
A.S. 91844 v1 Psychology 2.1 - Examine different psychological approaches used to explain a behaviour - 6 credits
(1) Addiction continued.
(2) "What makes research "okay"? When can research never be justified? Examine ethical issues in psychological practice.
A.S. 91848 v1 Psychology 2.5 - Examine ethical issues in psychological practice, 3 credits, June 25
Term 3
A.S. 91846 v1 Psychology 2.3 - Conduct psychological research with guidance, 4 credits, 30 August
(1) Let's get methodical - what is the scientific process and how does it apply to psychology?
(2) A Dive Into the World of Psychology
Term 4
A.S. 91847 v1 Psychology 2.4 - Examine how theory is used in fields of psychological practice, 5 credits, 1 November
Complete "A Dive into the World of Psychology" from Term 3.
Assessment Information
Possible Credits
External - 0 credits
Internal - 21 credits