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They focus on the fundamental areas that have laid the foundations of modern psychological understanding and then develop this further by considering how our understanding of psychology is applied today.  \n Reflects developments in psychology – the new specification content provides students with a dynamic, engaging and contemporary course of study, by applying real-world contexts to develop knowledge and understanding of key contemporary questions for today’s society.  \n Develops transferable skills for progression to higher education – students will develop a multitude of skills, including numeracy, communication, practical skills and critical thinking in order to make a smooth transition to the next level of study.  \nYour at-a-glance guide to AS and A level Psychology  \nA level AS  \n| Topic 1: Social Psychology\u003Cbr>• Obedience\u003Cbr>• Prejudice\u003Cbr>• Issues and\u003Cbr>debates* | Topic 2: Cognitive Psychology\u003Cbr>• Memory\u003Cbr>• Issues and\u003Cbr>debates* | Topic 3: Biological Psychology\u003Cbr>• Aggression\u003Cbr>• Brain functioning\u003Cbr>• CNS & Neurotransmitter functioning\u003Cbr>• Issues and debates* | Topic 4:\u003Cbr>Learning Theories\u003Cbr>• Conditioning\u003Cbr>• Social learning theory\u003Cbr>• Phobias\u003Cbr>• Issues and debates* |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n\n\n| Topic 5: Clinical Psychology\u003Cbr>• Abnormality\u003Cbr>• Schizophrenia and one from anorexia, OCD or unipolar depression\u003Cbr>• DSM\u003Cbr>• Issues in diagnosis\u003Cbr>• Treatment for disorders\u003Cbr>• Issues and debates* | Topic 6: Criminological Psychology\u003Cbr>OR\u003Cbr>• Jury decision making\u003Cbr>• Eye witness testimony\u003Cbr>• Causes and treatments of crime\u003Cbr>• Issues and debates* | Topic 7:\u003Cbr>Child Psychology OR\u003Cbr>• Attachment\u003Cbr>• Deprivation/ Privation\u003Cbr>• Developmental issues of Autism\u003Cbr>• Issues and debates* | Topic 8:\u003Cbr>Health Psychology OR\u003Cbr>• Nicotine/Alcohol/ Heroin – drug behaviour\u003Cbr>• Psychological strategies behind campaigns\u003Cbr>• Treatments for drugs misuse\u003Cbr>• Issues and debates* |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n\nTopic 9:  \nPsychological Skills  \n• Review of Methodologies • Review of Studies • Review of Issues and Debates","cbCaifrD2kMTXe3K","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaifrD2kMTXe3K","pdf",902433,"English","# Our new Edexcel AS and A level Psychology\n## Your at-a-glance guide to AS and A level Psychology\n## AS and A level: key points\n# Approaches to teaching AS and A level Psychology","[{\"question\":\"What is the purpose of the Edexcel AS and A level Psychology guide for first teaching 2015?\",\"answer\":\"It provides an overview of the new qualifications and explains how to co-teach AS and A level Psychology from 2015.\"},{\"question\":\"How is the AS and A level Psychology content structured and assessed?\",\"answer\":\"The qualifications use an engaging topic structure assessed through two AS and three A level examined papers, with topic coverage progressing from foundations to applications.\"},{\"question\":\"What does “decoupled” mean for AS and A level?\",\"answer\":\"AS marks or grades do not count toward the full A level. 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