AQA GCSE In Psychology

AQA GCSE In Psychology

Code: 70293

Department: GCSE

Short Description: This course looks at psychological models of behaviour, including biological, behavioural, social and cognitive models.

Content: *Cognitive Psychology

*Social Psychology

*Developmental Psychology

*Pro and anti Social Behaviour

Assessment: AQA Modular Examination 80% weighting

2 different tiers

Written examination 2 hours, short answers

or

Structured questions

Coursework 20% weighting

Special Features: Tutor and student can choose which tier best suited to assessment

Progression: Successful completion of GCSE will facilitate progress to AS Level Psychology

Where will it take me? You will reflect on your own experience of the social world in which you live and acquire knowledge and develop skills which enable them to play informed roles within the community.

You may progress to further study at AS Level.

What's it all about? Subjects studied will include psychological models, processes and issues, social and cognitive psychology, developmental psychology, and pro and anti-social behaviour.

Psychological models:

• Biological
• Behavioural
• Social
• Cognitive

Psychological processes:

• Learning
• Development
• Individual differentiation
• Social influence

Psychological issues:

• Reasons for human behaviour
• Effects of applications of psychology
• Ethics of enquiry and intervention