In addition to helping students acquire subject knowledge , the EDEXCEL GCSE Psychology specification :
� Provides a sound understanding of methods and approaches in Psychology at an introductory level .
EDEXCEL GCSE Psychology Course Outline :
Paper 1 : Topic 1 : Development – How did you develop ? Topic 2 : Memory – How does your memory work ? Topic 3 : Psychological problems – How would psychological problems affect you ? Topic 4 : The brain and neuropsychology – How does your brain affect you ? Topic 5 : Social influence – How do others affect you ?
Paper 2 : Topic 6 : Criminal psychology – Why do people become criminals ? Topic 9 : Sleep and dreaming – Why do you need to sleep and dream ? Topic 11 : Research methods – How do you carry out psychological research ?
Written examination 1 hour and 45 mins
55 % of the qualification
Written examination 1 hour and 20 mins
45 % of the qualification
Exam paper structure Each exam paper consists of multiple choice questions followed by a range of short and extended synoptic questions
Career Prospects Psychology is all around you and touches on every aspect of your life and is therefore one of the most popular subjects to study because it has a big impact on all areas of life , from education and health , to the economy , sport and crime .
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