Francis Holland School Psychology AS (AQA 5181) for lower sixth and Psychology A2 (A-Level) AQA 6181 for upper sixth | Index | About | Calendar | Links | Sixth Form | Sixth Form Subjects Art Biology Chemistry Classics Latin Classical Civilisation Economics English Geography History History of Art Mathematics Modern Foreign Languages French, German & Spanish Music Physics Psychology Religious Studies Theatre Studies Sixth Form Introduction Psychology Psychology strives to understand why people behave in certain ways, examining all aspects and stages of life. If you are interested in such issues as why people become violent, how early experiences in childhood may affect you as an adult, how memory works, what makes relationships endure or fail, and many more, then Psychology is the ideal choice. Psychology AS and A2 offer an excellent opportunity to acquire knowledge and skills that are invaluable in higher education and the world of work - any situations that require an understanding of people and behaviour. AS Psychology The AS course consists of 3 modules, each divided into 2 topics. It is designed to provide a broad base for understanding of Psychology. Each module is assessed by written exam. Module 1: Developmental Psychology and Cognitive Psychology The development and variety of attachments Deprivation and privation Short-term and long-term memory. Forgetting. Module 2: Physiological Psychology and Individual Differences Stress as a bodily response Sources of stress and stress management Defining psychological abnormality Biological and physiological models of abnormality. Module 3: Social Psychology and Research Methods Social Psychology Conformity and minority influence. Obedience to authority. Quantitative and qualitative research methods Research design and implementation. A2 Psychology The A2 course consists of two modules assessed by written examinations, and a third module consisting of coursework. Module 4: Social Psychology, Physiological Psychology and Comparative Psychology Personality and gender development.. Biological rhythms, sleep and dreaming. Evolutionary explanations of human behaviour. Module 5: Individual Differences and Perspectives. Psychopathology. Treating mental disorders - biological and behavioural therapies. Issues in Psychology. Approaches employed in psychology. Module 6: Coursework Planning, implementation and reporting of an investigation. It should be emphasised that this course takes a strictly scientific approach to psychology and should not be viewed as an "easy option". The syllabus covers a great deal of material and demands a consistently high standard and amount of work. It does offer excellent rewards in providing a deeper understanding of human behaviour, and the opportunity to see examples of the topics in the world around us from the very beginning of the AS course. | Index | About | Calendar | Links | Sixth Form |