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Are we shaped by influences in our environment; is nurture stronger than nature? This topic explores the principles of learning such as classical and operant conditioning and also investigates the social learning theory as an explanation for human behaviour.  

How do our innate processes affect our thoughts, feelings and behaviour? This topic will help you understand the biological influences that govern human behaviour. It covers genetic vulnerability, biochemistry, physiology and brain structure. 

Understanding the psychopathology of human behaviour is a fundamental topic when you study Psychology. Here you will find information on mental health conditions including issues surrounding diagnosis, as well as the biological and psychological explanations and treatments.  

Can we explain criminal behaviour? Are there biological factors that influence why a person may offend and what are the psychological effects of imprisonment? This topic covers psychology studies, theories of crime and treatment programmes for offenders.   

Do experiences in our development from early childhood into adulthood determine how we feel, think and behave? When studying Psychology this topic explores influential developmental theories and covers the topic of Child Development in detail. 

Here we explore the underlying theories of the Psychodynamic approach as proposed by Sigmund Freud. Do we repress negative childhood experiences which later manifest themselves in mental illness? How did Freud use his theory of personality to explain behaviour?  What Psychology studies support these ideas?

This area explores the influences in our social environment that shape our behaviour. How can our upbringing affect our beliefs and subsequent actions? It covers social influence topics such as Obedience and Conformity, as well as issues in Prejudice and Discrimination. 

Psychology is the study of the mind and behaviour and this topic encompasses all the cognitive processes in the human mind. One key area looks at how our memory works whereas another explores why we perceive things as we do. It is believed that the mind works like a computer; inputting, processing and storing information. This idea helps us understand how we absorb and process information from the world around us. 

Psychology is a subject of ongoing debates and perspectives and all Psychology courses include 'Issues and Debates' as a fundamental topic. These key debates help us see both sides of the argument by looking at the research evidence, psychology studies and evaluation points. The Nature-Nurture debate is one example. 

When studying Psychology, Research Methods are the underlying tools essential in all psychological studies. All aspects of the research process are covered in this topic from ways of conducting experimental research to the statistical analysis used to explain the key findings. The mathematical elements of psychological research are all discussed here. 

To be the best when studying Psychology, it is important to know what examiners are looking for. This section is specifically tailored to meet the assessment objectives for each exam board. This includes explaining the fundamentals of AO1, AO2 and AO3 marks. There are exam style questions to practise, with sample answers and exam hints for success. 

To be successful when studying Psychology, revision is key. This area is dedicated to revision and provides comprehensive guides which are specifically written to complement each exam board. Here you will find GCSE and A Level revision guides for exam boards such as AQA, CIE, Edexcel and OCR.