Psychology

Psychology is the scientific study of behaviour. We offer both GCSE level and A level Psychology at Farlingaye High School.

Interested in Psychology? Here are some recommended films and podcasts that link to the topics we cover at both GCSE and A level. Psychology recommended Films and Podcasts

Exam Board

AQA A Level:	http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/psychology/as-and-a-level/psychology-7181-7182
AQA GCSE:	http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/psychology/gcse/psychology-8182

GCSE Psychology:

We follow the AQA syllabus. It is 100% exams at the end of Year 11. The exams consist of two papers, 1 hour 45 mins long, covering the following topics:

Paper 1	Paper 2
Memory - How do we store and remember information?	Social Influence - How do other people affect our behaviour?
Perception - How can two people look at the same thing and 'see' different things?	Language, Thought and Communication - What are the 3 functions of eye contact in communication?
Development - What are the 4 stages in child development?	Brain and Neuropsychology - What are the parts of the brain called and what behaviour are they involved in?
Research Methods - How do we study behaviour?	Psychological Problems - What are the possible causes of depression or addiction?

During the course we will answer these questions and more.

A level Psychology:

We follow the AQA syllabus. It is 100% exams at the end of Year 13. The exams consist of three papers, 2 hours long, covering the following topics:

Paper 1	Paper 2	Paper 3
Memory - How can memory be affected and therefore be inaccurate?	Research Methods - How do we study behaviour?	Gender Development - What is the difference between sex and gender?
Attachments - How does the first primary relationship with your care giver affect the rest of your life?	Approaches - How can we explain behaviour using 5 different approaches?	Stress - What is the most damaging source of stress to our health?
Social Influence - How to other people affect our behaviour?	Biopsychology - Is brain function localised or can different parts take over function if damage occurs?	Aggression - Can aggression be caused by a single gene?
Psychopathology - How can we explain mental illnesses, including OCD, Phobias and Depression?