Higher Psychology

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parentforumscot For course information, specimen question papers and past paper guidance visit: Higher Psychology: www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/47902.html Curriculum for Excellence Key Terms and Features Factfile Education Scotland: https://education.gov.scot/nationalqualifications Further Information for Parents and Learners Information on assessment, skills, progression, revision resources and summaries of National Qualifications www.parentforumscotland.org HIGHERS IN A NUTSHELL The National Parent Forum of Scotland Higher Summary Psychology HEALTH & WELLBEING OCT 2018 HIGHER Content The course has three areas of study: • Individual behaviour • Social behaviour • Research Skills Learners will be able to: • develop knowledge and understanding of psychological concepts, theories, approaches and terminology • use thinking skills when analysing, evaluating and applying knowledge and understanding of psychology • understand the role of research evidence in explaining human behaviour • select, organise, interpret and evaluate information • plan and carry out psychological research, using appropriate methods and according to ethical and scientific standards • develop communication and numeracy skills used in psychology Opportunities for Learners Learners will be able to: • understand psychological approaches to analysing the human mind and behaviour • investigate psychological knowledge and research • analyse and evaluate concepts, theories and approaches • draw on research evidence to explain human behaviour Assessment • The course will be assessed through a question paper (exam) and an assignment, which will be marked by SQA and graded A to D. • The question paper makes up 67% of the total assessment mark. Learners show their knowledge and understanding of psychological theories, concepts and topics, using psychological explanations and research evidence to respond to questions. • The assignment makes up 33% of the total assessment mark. Learners use research and communication skills appropriate to psychology. Question PaperSection 1: individual behaviour (40 marks) Section 2: social behaviour (40 marks) In each section learners answer one mandatory question plus one selected from a choice of three questions. 2 hours 40 minutes 80 marks Specimen Paperwww.sqa.org.uk/pastpapers/findpastpaper.htm Assignment Learners carry out their own primary research, based on a topic they have studied, and produce a psychological research report. 40 marks Progression Higher courses can stand alone or follow on from National 5 qualifications and may lead to Advanced Highers, the Scottish Baccalaureate and a range of qualifications within Further and Higher Education.