Edexcel Psychology for A Level Yr 2 Revision Guide

Contents How to use this book 4 Appendix: Special ethical issues HCPC, BPS and UNCRC 176 Understanding the exam Looking at different kinds of exam questions and how to answer them effectively. 6 Chapter 1 Issues and debates A deeper look at the topics that concern psychologists and are important for making the subject as valuable as it can be. 23 Chapter 2 Clinical psychology Studying how mental health problems are diagnosed, explained and treated focusing on schizophrenia and one other disorder (depression, anorexia or OCD). 34 Chapter 3 Criminological psychology The definition and causes of crime and anti-social behaviour, how crime is dealt with and how offenders are treated. 100 Chapter 4 Child psychology The development of the individual from before birth to adolescence and beyond, looking at attachment and autism. 126 References A full set of references are available for download from the Illuminate Publishing website. Please visit www.illuminatepublishing.com/edexcelpsychreferences2 Chapter 5 Health psychology Using biological, cognitive and social explanations to understand health issues, specifically addiction. 156 Optional topics You choose one option: Compulsory topics