Psychology
Why do individuals behave the way they do? How can we investigate differences between people?
For those students with a genuine interest in studying the mind and behaviour and who enjoy exploring issues dealing with how, and why, people behave in certain ways.
KS4 GCSE Psychology
Please click here for the GCSE AQA Psychology webpage.
Please see below for the KS4 GCSE AQA Psychology specification 8182.
Course Overview:
Why do individuals behave the way they do? How can we investigate differences between people?
Take your first steps into understanding how the mind works. GCSE Psychology is an opportunity to study the human mind.
By the end of the course you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of psychological concepts, research studies and theories. You will be able to evaluate psychological ideas and make judgement and draw conclusions.
All course content is based on the AQA exam board.
Topics include:
- Research Methods
- Memory
- Perception
- Development
- Psychological problems
- Social influence
- Language
- Brain
Course Assessment:
GCSE Psychology will be assessed through two written papers at the end of the course.
