Introduction to the course – Induction Day What is psychology? ACa sees 12C first on Thursday 3rd September for a single lesson KMa sees 12B first on Friday 4th September for a double lesson Introduction to the course – Induction Day

Welcome to Psychology! I love Psych! You were all required to complete transition work over the summer – this should be ready to hand in Mrs Kleynhans Psychology

Starter 1: The desert island test Imagine… you were stranded on this desert island. There’s no one else but you. If you could choose, what three things would you have to have with you and why?

Starter 1: The desert island test Explain your three items to at least one other person in the room. Think about what the other person’s items tells us about their personality

Expectations of a Psychology Student Bring course text, A4 lever-arch file and file paper to every lesson Hand work in on time (or it might not be marked) Keep up-to-date with your class notes Keep a glossary of specialist terminology Assessed work will be completed in a separate exercise book Be open-minded Be prepared to discuss and question Read – watch – listen → Psychology is all around!

We are starting with this Then moving onto this

What will the exam look like? At A Level all exams are 2 hours long and contain multiple choice short answer and extended writing questions up to 16 marks. In order to fully understand the requirements of the exam you need to know how you are being assessed. These are called Assessment Objectives (AOs) which assess the skills that you need to demonstrate in Psychology.

Assessment Objectives There are three assessment objectives in Psychology (whichever exam board you study) AO1: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of scientific ideas, processes, techniques and procedures. AO2: Apply knowledge and understanding of scientific ideas, processes, techniques and procedures: in a theoretical context in a practical context when handling qualitative data when handling quantitative data.

Knowledge & Understanding Assessment Objectives A01 Knowledge & Understanding A02 Application This tests your ability to read, identify, remember and understand information. You can do this in an exam by describing or outlining studies or theories in detail using key terms. By doing this you are showing you know and understand. This tests your ability to be able to apply your new found knowledge appropriately to a context In an exam situation you might be given a scenario or stimulus to apply your psychological knowledge to. To do this you have to really interpret theories, concepts and studies and select the most appropriate ones to talk about, linking back to the scenario you are given.

Assessment Objectives AO3: Analyse, interpret and evaluate scientific information, ideas and evidence, including in relation to issues, to: make judgements and reach conclusions develop and refine practical design and procedures

Analysis and Evaluation Assessment Objectives A03 Analysis and Evaluation This tests your ability to evaluate each theory/research study by considering its strengths and weaknesses. It also tests your ability to analyse the theories/research studies by making comparisons between them and considering how similar/different they are. In an exam this is the critical thinking assessment objective. To achieve this you need to discuss strengths and weaknesses of Psychological theories and studies. You may also make comparisons by considering which theories/studies are the best.

Housekeeping! Text books, revision guides and other housekeeping Apps Wider reading shelf in Sixth form room sorted out Older textbooks kept for wider reading

Townsend Psychology Extra reading list: These books are all on the Study Room 1.  Psychology – The Science of the Mind and Behaviour, Richard Gross 2. Therapeutic approaches in Psychology, Susan Cave 3. A practical approach to counselling, Margaret Hough 4. Exam success in AEB Psychology, Paul Humphreys 5. Practical’s for psychology – a Cara Flanagan  6. Introducing Research and Data in Psychology – Ann Searle 7. Qualitative Methods in Psychology – Carol Tindall, Maye Taylor, Ian Parker, Erica Burman, Peter Banister 8. Key studies in Psychology – Richard Gross 9. Talking points in psychology – Rob Mellveen, Martyn Long, Anthony Curtis  10. Essential A2 psychology – Richard Gross and Geoff Rolls  11. History of psychology – Bridget Giles 

But wait! There’s more… 12. Themes, issues and debates in psychology – Richard Gross  13. Social Psychology – Bridget Giles  14. Psychology for A2 level  - Cardwell, Clark, Meldrum  15. Aspects of psychology, perspectives in psychology – Richard Gross and Rob McIlveen  16. An introduction to cognitive psychology processes and disorders – David Groome  17. Developmental psychology – Bridget Giles  18. Thinking and Knowing – Bridget Giles  19. Psychology an introduction – Josh R Gerow  20. Abnormal Psychology – Bridget Giles  21. Psychology – Zimbardo Weber  22. Psychology – Camille B Wortman, Elizabeth F Loftus

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