WJEC Level 3 Advanced Subsidiary GCE in Psychology

Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by WJEC. Classified as a GCE AS Level.

Qualification Level

Level 3

Awarding Body

WJEC

Syllabus Units

2 Units

Guided Hours

Flexible

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Course Syllabus & Study Modules

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WJEC Level 3 Advanced Subsidiary GCE in Psychology - Core Content

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Key Learning Objectives:

Describe the key features of major psychological approaches including biological, cognitive, learning, and psychodynamic perspectives.
Evaluate the strengths and limitations of different research methods such as experiments, observations, and self-report techniques.
Apply ethical guidelines to psychological research scenarios, addressing issues like informed consent, deception, and protection of participants.
Explain theories of conformity and obedience, including informational and normative social influence.
Analyse models of memory, such as the multi-store model and working memory model, with reference to supporting evidence.
Discuss types of attachment and their impact on later development, using concepts like secure and insecure attachment styles.
Define and explain key definitions of abnormality, including statistical infrequency, deviation from social norms, failure to function adequately, and deviation from ideal mental health.