Psychology

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LEARNING JOURNEY

The intent of Psychology is to be added.

Years 12 and 13

8 x 40-minute periods per week,
mixed ability classes

A LEVEL PSYCHOLGY

To be added...

Year 12	Year 13
Four psychological approaches: Biological Cognitive Learning Social Each approach is exemplified through 12 core studies.	Specialist options: Clinical Psychology Consumer Psychology Health Psychology Organisational Psychology A number of key studies are specified for each specialist option

Component	Duration	Content
Paper 1 50% - AS 25% - A	1 hour 30 minutes	Short answer questions, extended response and essay questions, based on core studies [60 marks]
Paper 2 50% - AS 25% - A	1 hour 30 minutes	Short answer questions, scenario-based questions, and a planning question divided into several parts [60 marks]
Paper 3 25% - A	1 hour 30 minutes	Questions from two specialist options. [60 marks]
Paper 4 25% - A	1 hour 30 minutes	Questions from two specialist options, and a planning question divided into several parts [60 marks]