1. PSYCHOLOGY AS/A LEVEL

2. IF – You have strong Maths, English and Science skills. You have strong Maths, English and Science skills. You are not afraid of hard work and writing essays. You are not afraid of hard work and writing essays. You are a questioning person and you are really interested in why people behave as they do. You are a questioning person and you are really interested in why people behave as they do. You enjoy contributing to class discussions You enjoy contributing to class discussions Should I do Psychology AS/A level? Yes!!!

3. IF – You think psychology sounds easy and a laugh. You think psychology sounds easy and a laugh. You have struggled in Maths, English and Science. You have struggled in Maths, English and Science. The way humans behave is of little interest to you. The way humans behave is of little interest to you. You have no intention of working independently and conscientiously. You have no intention of working independently and conscientiously. Should I do Psychology AS/A level? No!!!

4. The AS level syllabus, (year 12), is made up of two Modules The AS level syllabus, (year 12), is made up of two Modules Each module is assessed by a 1.5 hour exam with a choice of questions. Each module is assessed by a 1.5 hour exam with a choice of questions. The A2 syllabus (year 13) is also made up of 2 modules. The A2 syllabus (year 13) is also made up of 2 modules. Units 3 and 4 are assessed by a 1.5 hour and 2 hour exam respectively, with a choice of questions. Units 3 and 4 are assessed by a 1.5 hour and 2 hour exam respectively, with a choice of questions. There is no coursework! There is no coursework! What will I study ?

5. The AS level course Module 1: Cognitive and Developmental Psychology and Research Methods Memory, Attachments and Research methods Exam in January (1.5 hr exam) Module 2: Individual Differences and Social Psychology Stress, Abnormality, Conformity Exam in May/June (1.5 hr exam)

6. Cognitive Psychology The Nature of Human Memory Module 1 (Y12) Eye- Witness Testimony Improving memory

7. Developmental Psychology Attachments Module 1 (Y12) What is the effect of day care on young children? Learning theory Privation and deprivation

8. Research Methods Types of experimental and non-experimental techniques Module 1 (Y12) Ethical Issues Can we trust psychological research?

9. Biological Psychology Stress Module 2 (Y12) Stress and personality Managing Stress

10. Individual Differences Psychopathology, approaches and therapies Module 2 (Y12) Biological and Psychological therapies Definitions of abnormality

11. Social Psychology Conformity & Obedience Module 2 Year 12

12. What is learnt on a psychology A level course will equip you for a range of courses. Biology, Medicine, Nursing, Social Sciences, Management Training, Teaching, Social Work, Police and Armed Forces What is learnt on a psychology A level course will equip you for a range of courses. Biology, Medicine, Nursing, Social Sciences, Management Training, Teaching, Social Work, Police and Armed Forces Employers are usually looking for general or transferable skills, and a Psychology qualification provides a unique combination of these. Employers are usually looking for general or transferable skills, and a Psychology qualification provides a unique combination of these. What careers will it be suitable for? Psychology offers employability

13. Y12 Visit to Bristol Zoo ‘08 We have attended 3 different sessions relating to the AS and A2 course. We did a learning experiment with African Land snails and stick insects in 2008! And observed the behaviour of an animal of our choice in 2009 Other visits have included @Bristol

14. What do the students think? ‘Interesting, but challenging’ – Y12 ‘Interesting, but challenging’ – Y12 ‘Fun and interesting’ – Y12 ‘Fun and interesting’ – Y12 ‘Interesting, but bits are difficult’ – Y12 ‘Interesting, but bits are difficult’ – Y12 ‘ Teachers listen and give feedback to personal views’ – Y13 ‘ Teachers listen and give feedback to personal views’ – Y13 ‘Good presentations’ – Y13 ‘Good presentations’ – Y13

15. Want to know more? See Mrs Jenkins or Miss Nunn Ask some Y12/13 students Visit the Grange Psychology blog or… Come along to a taster session Mon 9th November HU7 Period 6 blogs.thegrangeschool.net/psychology Sign up today!!