Research methods

Research methods and techniques

Planning and conducting research

Data recording, analysis and presentation

Report writing

Practical activities

How science works

Core studies

Areas, perspectives and debates

Areas

Perspectives

Debates

Issues in mental health

The historical context of mental health

The medical model

Alternatives to the medical model

Child psychology

Intelligence (Biological)

Pre-adult brain development (Biological)

Perceptual development (Cognitive)

Cognitive development and education (Cognitive)

Development of attachment (Social)

Impact of advertising on children (Social)

Criminal psychology

What makes a criminal? (Biological)

The collection and processing of forensic evidence (Biological)

Collection of evidence (Cognitive)

Psychology and the courtroom (Cognitive)

Crime prevention (Social)

Effect of imprisonment (Social)

Environmental psychology

Stressors in the environment (Biological)

Biological rhythms (Biological)

Recycling and other conservation behaviours (Cognitive)

Ergonomics – human factors (Cognitive)

Psychological effects of built environment (Social)

Territory and personal space (Social)

Sport and exercise psychology

Psychology Flashcards