Assessment overview
| Component |
Marks |
Duration |
Weighting |
insert text |
Studies and applications in psychology 1 (01)
|
90 |
1 hour 30 mins |
50% |
|
Studies and applications in psychology 2 (02)
|
90 |
1 hour 30 mins |
50% |
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Both components include synoptic assessment.
Students must complete both components (01 and 02) to be awarded the GCSE (9-1) in Psychology.
Content overview
Throughout the course, students study various psychological ideas, processes, techniques and procedures within the following topics:
- Development
- Memory
- Psychological problems
- Social influence
- The brain and neuropsychology
- Criminal psychology
- Sleep and dreaming
- Research methods.
In each component, students study two core studies, through with they develop knowledge and understanding of the five core areas of psychology:
- Biological
- Cognitive
- Social
- Developmental
- Individual differences.
Each component also includes a section on research methods.
Component 01: Studies and applications in psychology 1
Students explore the following topics:
- Criminal psychology
- Development
- Psychological problems.
The research methods focus on designing an investigation.
Component 02: Studies and applications in psychology 2
Students explore the following topics:
- Social influence
- Memory
- Sleep and dreaming.
The research methods relate to a novel source.