Psychology.

Have you ever wondered why some people act differently to you? If you wonder why people behave the way they do then A Level Psychology is a great course for you. By studying A Level Psychology you can begin to understand why humans feel, think and behave the way that they do.
Through the work psychologists do we have gained a greater understanding of how the mind functions. Because of this, we’re able to identify and build awareness around mental disorders.
By better understanding disorders, such as obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), we can help people overcome the challenges they bring.
Psychology can help explain why people react differently in the same scenario. As well as explains why certain people are more prone to developing mental disorders.
The insight you’ll gain from your A Level Psychology can help you better understand the people around you. As a result, this will make you more compassionate and give you real-life skills to apply in everyday situations.
Throughout your studies you’ll explore many aspects of psychology such as social, cognitive and developmental Psychology. This allows you to gauge what part of psychology interests you most should you wish to carry on your studies.
Social psychology analyses social groups and how they’re structured. It focuses on exploring social norms and what that means for the individual's perception of normality.
Cognitive psychology studies how the brain influences our perception and interprets our surroundings.
Developmental psychology covers psychological changes that occur through key developmental stages.
You will build upon this knowledge with modules on psychopathology and biopsychology. These modules help us understand the causes behind mental disorders and what effect biological factors can have on the mind.