A Level Psychology Overview 2. Physiological & Individual Differences 16.66% 3. Social & Research Methods 16.66% 6. Coursework 15% 5. Synoptic Paper 20%

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A Level Psychology Overview 2. Physiological & Individual Differences 16.66% 3. Social & Research Methods 16.66% 6. Coursework 15% 5. Synoptic Paper 20% 4. Options Paper 15% 1. Cognitive & Developmental 16.66%

Moving into A2 Psychology Unit 4. Options Paper Developmental Psychology Cognitive Development. Social and Personality Development. Adulthood.

Social Psychology Social cognition Relationships Pro- and Anti- Social Behaviour 3 Essay questions in 1 1/2 hour paper (30% A2 marks) 15% of total A level.

Unit 5. The Synoptic Paper. Section A. Individual Differences One question from three choices. Issues in the classification and diagnosis of psychological abnormality. Psychopathology. Treating Mental Disorders.

Section B Perspectives One question from four, two on issues and two on debates. ISSUES Gender bias Cultural bias Ethical issues The use of non human animals in investigations.

DEBATES Free will and determinism Reductionism Psychology as science Nature Nurture Section C Perspectives Applying Approaches to a novel situation. Paper 5, 3 questions in 2 hours.( 40% of A2 marks) 20% of A level.

Unit 6. Coursework Conduct one piece of research connected to your syllabus and following the standard procedure write a full report of your study. (30% of A2 marks) 15% of the full A level.