Psychology

Introduction

Psychology is the study of mind and behaviour. Included as a Science subject for many universities it has become a popular subject a NUAST. It is attractive to students because it develops a range of valuable skills, including critical analysis, independent thinking and research. These skills are particularly relevant to young people and are transferable to further study and the workplace.

A level Psychology is 100% exam based over 3 x 2 hour papers.

Exam board is AQA: https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/psychology

Content

Year 1 Topics (Year 12)

  • Introduction and Approaches in Psychology
  • Research methods – statistics and probability
  • Psychopathology – depression, phobias and ocd. possible explanations and how we treat them
  • Memory – cognitive psychology exploring how we remember and forget.
  • Attachment – how we attach to our primary caregiver and how that can have an impact on our lives.

Year 2 Topics (Year 13)

  • Schizophrenia – explanations and treatments
  • Forensic psychology –profiling, offending behaviour and treatment
  • Biopsychology – biological rhythms, brain research and human anatomy and physiology
  • relationships – sexual selection and human reproductive behaviour
  • Research methods – inferential tests
  • Issues and debates

Links

Possible Careers

  • Educational Psychology
  • Neuroscience
  • Criminal or Forensic Psychology
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Sports Psychology
  • Health Psychology

https://www.verywellmind.com/a-list-of-psychology-careers-2794917

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