AS

AS Psychology Syllabus

Unit 1

Cognitive Psychology, Developmental Psychology and Research Methods.

50% of total AS marks, 25% if total A2 marks (1hr 30minutes)

Structured compulsory questions based on Cognitive Psychology, Developmental Psychology and Research Methods.

Questions include short answer, stimulus material and one 12-mark question requiring extended writing in which QWC will be assessd

Unit 2

Biological Psychology, Social Psychology and Individual Differences

50% of total AS marks, 25% if total A2 marks (1hr 30minutes)

Three compulsory structured questions, one based on each of the three sub-sections (Biological Psychology, Social Psychology and Individual Differences)

Questions include short answer, stimulus material and one or more 12-mark question requiring extended writing in which QWC will be assessed