Students are introduced to the fundamental concepts of psychology, exploring various approaches such as cognitive, behaviourist, and biological. Memory covers encoding, storage and retrieval as well as models of memory and explanations for forgetting.
Develop the individual:
Students will develop an understanding of the research process involved within Psychology and the different processes of analysis used to understand the significance of data produced. They will reflect on the research process, considering ethical issues such as deception, informed consent and protection from harm.
Create a supportive community:
Students will learn to respect cultural views of research and consider whether results can be applied to all societies.
The term covers key concepts in social psychology, including conformity, obedience, and the influence of groups on behaviour, alongside preparation for mock exams.
Develop the individual:
Create a supportive community:
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Develop the individual:
Create a supportive community:
Continued exploration of attachment, complemented by an introduction to statistical tests used in psychological research.
Students will be informally assessed throughout the topic, and formally within the mock exams and end of topic assessments. Assessments will comprise of exam style questions and essays. The essays will be written under timed conditions. As the unit progresses students will advance from writing essays with the support of plans to completing unseen questions.
Develop the individual:
Create a supportive community:
Students prepare for UCAS exams and delve deeper into psychological approaches and critical issues and debates within the field.
Develop the individual:
Understanding how memories are made and how forgetting can occur, will afford students the opportunity to develop their study skills.
Create a supportive community:
Students will be able to aid their peers who do not study psychology in their revision and study skills.