AQA ASGCE Psychology
A Level
In Holywood
Description
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Type
A Level
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Location
Holywood (Northern Ireland)
You will study the psychology of human behavior, including issues such as stress, personality and development.
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Government funding available
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About this course
GCSE Maths at grade C or above plus 4 other GCSEs at grade C or above.
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Course programme
AQA ASGCE Psychology
Code: 70290
Department: GCE AS
Short Description: You will study the psychology of human behavior, including issues such as stress, personality and development.
Assessment: 3 modules examined in 3 x1 hour written papers
Where will it take me? You may progress to GCE A2 Psychology.
What's it all about? Subjects studied will include:
- Developing an understanding of psychological approaches
- Psychological theory, research and terminology
- Developing skills of analysis, interpretation and evaluation
- Developing an understanding of ethical issues and research methods
Cognitive psychology:
- Memory and developmental psychology
- Attachments in development
Physical psychology:
- Stress and individual differences
- Definitions and models of abnormality
- Eating disorders
Social Psychology:
- Social influence (obedience, conformity, ethical issues and methodology)
AQA ASGCE Psychology