Psychology
The Team
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Mr J Joyce |
Curriculum Leader for Social Sciences and Deputy Head of Sixth Form |
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Mr J Anderson |
Teacher of Psychology and Criminology |
If you have any questions relating to this course, please do not hesitate to contact the relevant staff member using the details above.
Key Stage 5
Exam Board: Pearson BTEC
Link to Specification: https://qualifications.pearson.com/content/dam/pdf/BTEC-Nationals/applied-psychology/2017/specification-and-sample-assessments/SPEC-BTEC-NAT-EXCERT-PSYCH.pdf
Future Careers:
The Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Applied Psychology provides a broad basis of study for the applied psychology sector. It is designed to support progression to higher education when taken as part of a programme of study that includes other appropriate BTEC Nationals or A Levels. The qualification carries UCAS points and is recognised by higher education providers as contributing to admission requirements to many relevant applied psychology courses. When combined with other qualifications within a two-year study programme, such as AS/A Levels or a BTEC National Foundation Diploma or Diploma in a complementary sector, you can progress to higher education to qualifications such as a:
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a BSc (Hons) in Occupational Health if taken alongside, for example, the OCR Cambridge Technical in Health and Social Care;
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a BSc in Education and Child Psychology if taken alongside, for example, a OCR Cambridge Technical in Health and Social Care and an A Level in Biology;
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a BSc (Hons) in Sport Psychology if taken alongside, for example, a Pearson BTEC; Level 3 National Extended Certificate (or National Diploma) in Sport; and
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BSc in Forensic and Criminal Psychology if taken alongside, for example, a Level 3 Applied Diploma in Criminology
All of the complimenting courses, identified above, are offered at Ursuline College, subject to uptake.
Subject Information and Extracurricular Opportunities:
The Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Applied Psychology is equivalent in size to one A Level. There are four units of which three are mandatory and two are externally assessed. The mandatory units equate to 83% of the course, whilst the external assessments account for 58% of the final grade.
The three mandatory units are:
Unit 1: Psychological Approaches and Applications;
Unit 2: Conducting Psychological Research; and
Unit 3: Health Psychology.
The optional unit which you will be taught in 2021-23 will be
Unit 6: Introduction to Psychopathology, in line with the research interests of the subjects specialists in the department.
The externally assessed units are 1. Psychological Approaches and Applications and 3. Health Psychology.
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Year 12 |
Unit 1 Psychological Approaches and Applications
Learners must know the key assumptions of the following different approaches to psychology: cognitive, social, learning (including behaviourism) and biological
Learners must be able to understand and apply knowledge of key concepts as used to explain aspects of human behaviour. Learners should also be able to understand and apply knowledge of the aims of and procedures used to gather data and the findings of key studies. |
Unit 1: Psychological Approaches and Applications
Learners must be able to understand and apply knowledge of concepts and research from approaches in psychology by applying them to contemporary issues in society. Knowledge will be applied through vocationally-related contexts.
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Unit 2: Conducting Psychological Research
A. Understand research Methods and their importance in psychological inquiry. - Principles of research - Key terms used in research - Research Process
B Plan research to investigate psychological questions. – Research Methods – Developing Research Proposals
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Unit 2: Conducting Psychological Research
C. Carry out a pilot study to explore current issues in psychology. – Data Collection – Data Analysis – Presenting findings to an audience
D. Review implications of research into psychological inquiry. – Reviewing research processes and findings. – Implications of research into psychological inquiry. |
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Year 13 |
Unit 3: Health Psychology
A1 Theories of stress, behavioural addiction and physiological addiction Definitions and characteristics of health and ill health, addiction and stress
A2 Theories of stress, behavioural addiction and physiological addiction Learners evaluate theories of stress, behavioural addiction and physiological addiction, and apply these theories to different scenarios, selecting and evaluating studies to support their views.
B1 Stress Learners demonstrate an understanding of the key concepts of the causes of, and the physiological response to, stress, and make judgements on the relative importance of different causes, and on the limitations of viewing the stress response as purely physiological. Learners apply the key concepts of the causes and the physiological response to stress to given scenarios.
B2 Physiological addiction Learners demonstrate an understanding of key principles of physiological addiction, including initiation, maintenance and relapse, and make judgements on the effectiveness of approaches to explain behaviour. Learners apply these key principles of physiological addiction to scenarios. |
Unit 3: Health Psychology
B3 Behavioural Addiction Learners demonstrate and apply a knowledge and understanding of the key principles of approaches to behavioural addiction, including initiation, maintenance and relapse, and evaluate their effectiveness in explaining behaviour. Learners apply these key principles of physiological addiction to scenarios
C1 Theories of Persuasion Learners demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the key concepts, strengths and weaknesses of the theories of persuasion and their effectiveness in predicting behavioural change. Learners apply these theories to scenarios, selecting and evaluating studies to support their views.
C2 Treatment and management of addiction and stress Learners demonstrate knowledge and understanding of key physiological and psychological methods of and professional approaches to, managing stress and addiction, including effectiveness and ethical and practical factors. Learners select and apply appropriate methods to scenarios, justifying decisions.
C3 Maintenance of behavioural change Learners demonstrate knowledge and understanding of key concepts of theories and methods of behavioural change in relation to non-adherence and improved adherence to medical advice and evaluate their effectiveness. Learners apply these key concepts of theories and methods of behavioural change to scenarios, selecting studies to support their views. |
Unit 6: Introduction to Psychopathology
A1 Defining Psychopathology. Types, characteristics and use of methods for defining psychopathology.
A2 Origins of Psychopathology. Characteristics and traits of historical definitions, approaches to, and understanding of, psychopathology and the impact on modern-day societal perceptions.
B1 Causal factors associated with mental disorders. Types and impact of primary causes that can be used to understand risk for later psychopathology.
B2 Types and characteristics of mental Disorders |
Unit 6: Introduction to Psychopathology
C1 Approaches to the treatment of mental disorders. Characteristics of approaches and methods used in the treatment of mental disorders.
C2 Mental Health Professionals. Purpose and role of professionals and organisations in the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders. |
