This unit will look at two key areas (‘domains’) of psychology, selecting one topic from each for in-depth study:
The cognitive domain. Topic: memory
The biological domain. Topic: stress
This unit will be assessed by a 30-minute ‘NAB’ unit test in class in October or November.
Unit 2: Investigating Behaviour
This unit will look at the main ways in which psychologists conduct research. These are known as ‘research methods’ and consist of the experimental method, the case-study method, the survey method, and the observation method. More details on the content of this unit appears in appendix 1 (page 9).
This first section of the unit will be assessed by a 30-minute NAB, and constitutes 50% of the internal assessment for this unit.
Students must also conduct their own ‘Research Investigation’ (RI); the RI will be externally marked and the final version must be submitted to the school by the deadline date.
The process of planning and keeping a log during the RI is essential, and a Practical Portfolio comprising a plan and log must be submitted to your teacher prior to handing in the RI. The Practical Portfolio contributes the other 50% of the internal assessment for this unit
Unit 3: The Individual in the social context
This unit will look at two key areas (‘domains’) of psychology, again with a topic from each:
The social domain. Topic: Prejudice.
The individual differences domain. Topic: Atypical Behaviour.
This unit will be assessed by a 30-minute unit test in class in March.
** More details of the content of these units in separate posts! **
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