COURSE OUTLINE
Component 1 - Research MethodsResearch Methods (01)
90 marks written paper 2 hours 30% of the total A-Level |
Component 2 - Core StudiesPsychological themes through core studies (02)* 105 marks written paper 2 hours
35% of the total A-Level |
Component 3 - Applied PsychologyApplied psychology (03) 105 marks written paper 2 hours
35% of the Total A-Level |
Research Methods (01)
This exam is divided into 3 sections.
Section A involves 20 multiple choice questions.
Section B is about research design and purpose. You will be asked questions about a source.
Section C is about data analysis and interpretation. You will be asked questions about a different source.
Below is the specification for Research Methods
Section A involves 20 multiple choice questions.
Section B is about research design and purpose. You will be asked questions about a source.
Section C is about data analysis and interpretation. You will be asked questions about a different source.
Below is the specification for Research Methods
specification_for_research_methods.docx | |
File Size: | 2713 kb |
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the_experimental_method_and_experimental_designs.pptx | |
File Size: | 1380 kb |
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2_observations.ppt | |
File Size: | 1671 kb |
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self-report.ppt | |
File Size: | 3406 kb |
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correlations.ppt | |
File Size: | 3961 kb |
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hypothesis.pptx | |
File Size: | 1101 kb |
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sampling.pptx | |
File Size: | 6933 kb |
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parametric_and_non_parametric_tests.pptx | |
File Size: | 2577 kb |
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wilxocon_test.pptx | |
File Size: | 694 kb |
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270325-report-writing-guide-for-students.pdf | |
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Psychological themes through core studies (02)
The exam will have 3 sections.
Section A will have 11 questions about the 20 core studies. These questions will range from 2, 3 and 4 mark answers.
Section B will have questions about the areas, perspectives and debates within Psychology. There will be a 20 mark exam answer.
Section C will have a source and you will be required to use your psychological knowledge to give some practical applications.
The specification for component 2 is below:
Section A will have 11 questions about the 20 core studies. These questions will range from 2, 3 and 4 mark answers.
Section B will have questions about the areas, perspectives and debates within Psychology. There will be a 20 mark exam answer.
Section C will have a source and you will be required to use your psychological knowledge to give some practical applications.
The specification for component 2 is below:
core_studies_specification.docx | |
File Size: | 888 kb |
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170180-guide-to-core-studies-1.pdf | |
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183326-guide-to-core-studies-2.pdf | |
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182397-guide-to-relating-core-studies-to-psychological-areas-and-perspectives.pdf | |
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284832-areas-and-perspectives-in-a-nutshell-teacher-guide.pdf | |
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259475-debates-teacher-guide.pdf | |
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Applied psychology (03)
This exam has 2 sections.
Section A will have questions related to issues in mental health.
Section B is about options. You will answer questions from option 1: Child Psychology and option 2: Criminal Psychology.
The questions for part A will ask you to describe, the questions for part B will ask you to evaluate the research and the questions for part C will ask you to apply your knowledge to a research scenario.
The specification for Component 3 can be found below as well as the key research:
Section A will have questions related to issues in mental health.
Section B is about options. You will answer questions from option 1: Child Psychology and option 2: Criminal Psychology.
The questions for part A will ask you to describe, the questions for part B will ask you to evaluate the research and the questions for part C will ask you to apply your knowledge to a research scenario.
The specification for Component 3 can be found below as well as the key research:
specification_for_component_3.docx | |
File Size: | 540 kb |
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304157-issues-in-mental-health-key-research-guide.pdf | |
File Size: | 451 kb |
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309117-child-psychology-key-research-guide.pdf | |
File Size: | 745 kb |
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290501-criminal-psychology-key-research-guide.pdf | |
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