What will I gain from doing this course

Aims/Objectives

What will I do

This course encourages candidates to:

• study psychological theories, research, terminology, concepts, studies and methods
• develop skills of analysis, interpretation and evaluation
• develop an understanding of different areas of psychology
• design and report psychological investigations and analyse and interpret data
• develop an understanding of ethical issues
• promote an appreciation and understanding of individual, social and cultural diversity
• explore the relationship between psychological knowledge and its relationship to contemporary issues
• develop critical and evaluative skills in relation to theory, empirical studies and methods of research

Assessment
AS is examined in two examinations:
G541 Psychological Investigations: 1 hour: AS level 30%: A2 level 15%
G542 Core Studies: 2 hours: AS level 70%: A2 level 35%

A2 is further examined in two examinations:
G543 Options in Applied Psychology: 2 hours: A2 30%
G544 Approaches and Research Methods: 1 hour 30 minutes: A2 20%


Course Content

• AS Core Studies: Cognitive Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Physiological Psychology, Social Psychology, Individual Differences
• AS - evaluation of each of the studies, considering methods, perspectives and ethics
• AS - practical work: four activities including self-reports and questionnaires; observation; experiment to analyse differences; correlation
• A2: Psychology applied to: Health and Crime
• Research Methods

Teaching and Learning
A variety of methods are used

Stratford Grammar School for Girls


Staff monitor progress and support as necessary

Mrs. S. Whorlow