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Welcome to the Psychology Department.
The most common definition of psychology is that it is the “Science of Mind and Behaviour”. But this is really far too limited.
Psychology looks at the whole range of human behaviours and attempt to answer some fundamental questions of human existence. For instance:
- Why do some people commit murder?
- Why do some people abuse alcohol and others don’t?
- How does the brain influence behaviour?
- Can animals have language?
- What is autism? Is there a cause?
- Why do some people become schizophrenic?
- What is Multiple personality disorder? Does it exist?
- What causes stress and can it be managed?
- What is a phobia?
- What are dreams and what are their purp
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The department is currently led by:
Mr Cartlidge (Head of Department)
There is no prior knowledge of psychology needed for an A level.
It's assumed that all students are starting from the beginning.
At Hayfield we currently deliver the following psychology course:-
KS5 - AS Psychology (OCR)
15 research studies are considered through approaches, perspectives, issues and methods.
Course assessment: 2 written exams and a psychological investigations paper.
KS5 - A2 Psychology (OCR)
This involves studying Applied Psychology, and is much more theoretical than AS Psychology. Options covered are 'Forensic and Criminal' 'Health and Clinical'.
Course assessment: 3 written exams.
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