Psychology
Psychology is a diverse subject, but is usually defined as the 'science of mind and behaviour'.
Psychology is offered at A Level at the Maynard. Students are introduced to a wide variety of topics and will look at many of the central themes in Psychology following the AQA A specification. An integral part of Psychology is an understanding of how Psychologists use research methods to study behaviour and students are expected to answer questions on how to carry out research in the examinations. Topics covered at AS include memory, attachments, stress, social influence and abnormality. At A2 there is a choice of options, for example: sleeping and biological rhythms, the development of gender, eating behaviours, schizophrenia and anomalistic psychology.
A critical approach to the subject and the research studies is essential and students are encouraged to develop this throughout the two years of study. They are encouraged to consider the wider context in which Psychology belongs by developing an understanding of cultural, social and contemporary issues. Although this is an academic course students enjoy the opportunity to offer opinions through class debate and discussion.
Further Information
More detailed information on each stage of the subject curriculum is available in the following downloads.
