1. Psychology 9698

2. Aims of the syllabus
to provide an introduction to psychological concepts, theories, research findings and applications
to create an understanding of the range and limitations of psychological theory and practice
to encourage candidates to explore and understand the relationship between psychological findings and everyday life
to develop skills of analysis, interpretation, application and evaluation
to promote an appreciation and understanding of individual, social and cultural diversity
to develop an understanding of ethical issues in psychology, including the moral and ethical implications of psychological research
to explore and understand the relationship between psychological findings and social, cultural and contemporary issues
to study psychological principles, perspectives and applications
to improve communication skills.

3. Curriculum content cognitive psychology social psychology
developmental psychology
physiological psychology
the psychology of individual differences
abnormality
organisations

4. Assessment at a glance Paper Weighting AS Level A Level
Paper 1 Short-answer and structured essay questions hour 30 min
50 %
25 %
Paper 2 Structured essay questions 1 hour 30 min
Paper 3 Short-answer and structured essay questions hours -
50%

5. Assessment objectives
Knowledge and understanding
Analysis, evaluation and application