Subject: Psychology

Head of Department: Miss S Reed

Qualification: GCSE

Examination Board: WJEC

Course Content:

The GCSE in Psychology is designed for learners to acquire knowledge and an understanding of psychology; developing an understanding of self and others, and how psychological understanding can help to explain everyday social phenomena. They will cover a range of topics:  memory, perception, development, mental health and the individual within social groups. They will become familiar with how psychological research is conducted, including the role of scientific method and data analysis.

Learners will also develop an understanding of the relationship between psychology and personal, moral, social and cultural issues, and develop an  understanding of ethical issues in psychology.

How will you learn:

This GCSE specification in Psychology is divided into two units allowing learners to develop their understanding of psychology through a range of skills:

• demonstrating knowledge and understanding of psychological ideas, processes, procedures and theories;

• analysis and evaluation of psychological ideas, information, processes and procedures;

• making judgements and drawing conclusions;

• evaluation of therapies and treatments;

• demonstrating the contribution of psychology to an understanding of individual, social and cultural diversity;

• knowledge and understanding of research methods;

• practical research skills (designing and conducting);

• analysing data;