AS and A Level: Psychology: Social Psychology Coursework

Social Psychology: What's This?

Social Psychology deals with the way that individuals and groups of people interact with one another. This approach to Psychology is closely related to Sociology. It typically employs laboratory experiments alongside empirical and quantitative studies and computer-based modelling.

Why Study Social Psychology?

Social Psychology is one of the five core approaches in psychological study. The essays, projects and assignments you undertake in this part of the Psychology AS or A Level will give you an advanced understanding of human motivations, influences and behaviours transferred between individuals and social groups.

Social Psychology: What Will I Study?

You might write essays discussing the relevance of social models such as Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs in relation to humanist needs theories. Your coursework will also cover topics such as transmission and imitation of behaviours, multiple personality issues, social support in stress management, self confidence and cohesion within sporting and learning contexts.

Further Study After Social Psychology

The assignments, essays and coursework you undertake in this part of your Psychology AS Level or A Level will give you a basis for continuing to study at Degree level in subjects including Sociology, Criminology, Counselling and Psychology.

Where Can I Find Out More?

Oxford Cambridge and RSA Examinations (OCR)

http://www.ocr.org.uk/Data/publications/key_documents/AS_A_Level_GCE_Psychology_Specification.pdf

Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA)

http://www.qca.org.uk/libraryAssets/media/9948_a_as_psychology_subject_criteria.pdf

Wikipedia

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_psychology