In Hartismere, A level Psychology follows the AQA syllabus A . Mrs R Whitcombe (RWI) and Ms H Fields (HFI) each teach half of the syllabus. See Year 12 and Year 13 pages for information and materials.
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What is psychology?
Psychology is the science of the mind. The human mind is the most complex machine on Earth. It is the source of all thought and behaviour.
Psychology and other disciplines
Psychology lies at the intersection of many other different disciplines, including biology, medicine, linguistics, philosophy, anthropology, sociology, and artificial intelligence (AI). For example, neuropsychology is allied with biology, since the aim is to map different areas of the brain and explain how each underpins different brain functions like memory or language. Other branches of psychology are more closely connected with medicine. Health psychologists help people manage disease and pain. Similarly, clinical psychologists help alleviate the suffering caused by mental disorders.
Careers in psychology
Psychology A-level is accepted for entry to a wide range of degree courses but if you are interested in a career specifically in Psychology you may find this link to the British Psychological Society website useful.