Key Stage 4 

As a new subject for many pupils, Psychology is a subject that will appeal to a variety of students. The subject provides an opportunity, in the context of real-life issues, for students to appreciate psychological concepts and contexts.

Unit 1 Perception and Dreaming

Topic A—How do we see the world?

Topic B—Is dreaming meaningful?

Unit 2 Social and Biological Psychological Debates

Topic C—Do TV and Video games affect young people’s behaviour?

Topic D—Why do we have Phobias?

Topic E—Are criminals born or made?