Psychology is the study of human behaviour. It explores the many different explanations about why we behave the way we do. In explaining both normal and abnormal behaviour some psychologists refer to the workings of the brain while others refer to our upbringing or the hidden depths of our personality. As part of the A level Psychology course we study the following topic areas.

AS Level
Cognitive Psychology	Human memory & Forgetting Can Eyewitness testimony be relied upon?
Developmental Psychology	Attachments in Childhood What are the effects of Childcare?
Physiological Psychology	Stress and its causes How is stress best managed?
Individual Differences	Explanations for Abnormality What causes eating disorders?
Research Methods	What methods are used by Psychologists to collect their research?
Social Psychology	Conformity and Social Influence What are the ethical issues facing psychologists?
A2 Level
Social Psychology	Attraction and the formation of relationships Maintenance and Dissolution of relationships Cultural and sub-cultural differences in relationships
Bio-Psychology	Biological Rhythms Theories of sleep Theories of Dreaming
Developmental Psychology	Personality Development Gender Development Adolescence
Individual Differences	Psychopathology: Explanations for Schizophrenia Explanations for Depression Explanations for Anxiety Disorders
Issues in Psychology	Gender Bias Culture Bias Ethical issues and responsibilities
Approaches in Psychology	The Psychodynamic Approach The Behaviourist Approach The Biopsychologist Approach