Psychology is the study of human behaviour and what causes individuals to behave in the way they do, looking at a variety of different approaches to explain their behaviour. In the AS year students will study for two exams. The first exam is called Introductory Topics in Psychology: in this paper students will learn about the psychology of Memory, Attachment and Social Influence. Students will be discussing questions such as how do babies attach to a caregiver and what affect does early attachment have on future development. They will study what makes the majority of people conform to societal rules and expectations whilst others prefer to be in the minority and show in their individuality. In the second exam paper students look at Psychology in Context; within this unit they look at Psychopathology, Research Methods and Approaches within Psychology. This paper tests the students understanding of the scientific processes used within Psychology and how the different approaches seek to explain a variety of human behaviours from perspectives such as behavioural and biological. In the second year students will build upon their knowledge and understanding from their AS year. If they continue onto the course, they will be tested on the same topics as in their AS year so as to attain an A level in Psychology as the course is now linear from 2015. Students will then learn from a range of options including Stress, Schizophrenia, Addiction, Aggression and Relationships. They will have to take a total of 3 exams at the end of their second year where they will be tested using a variety of multiple choice, short answer and extended writing questions.