OCR Psychology A Level Book 2 sample

OCR A level exam course Component 01 Research methods 90 marks Written paper 2 hours 30% of total A level Section A Multiple choice questions 20 marks Twenty questions from across the component content. Questions could also relate to the research methods used in the core studies. The content is the same as for AS. Section B Research design and response 35 marks Assessment will focus on a novel source. The themes for questions will be: • The planning and design of research. • The evaluation of research. • Improvements to research. Section C Data analysis and interpretation 35 marks This section will require learners to analyse and interpret novel data or a piece of hypothetical research using descriptive and/or inferential statistics. Component 02 Psychological themes through core studies 105 marks Written paper 2 hours 35% of total A level Section A Core studies 35 marks Questions based on the core studies—there are four core studies for each of the five areas of psychology. Two are classic studies and the other two are contemporary ones. The content is the same as for AS . . . . . . plus ten further core studies (two for each of the five areas). Individually In terms of methodological issues In their pairs In terms of the key theme and area Section B Areas, perspectives and debates 35 marks Questions will focus on areas, perspectives and debates. Section C Practical applications 35 marks Questions will require learners to apply their knowledge and understanding of psychology to a novel source. Component 03 Applied psychology 105 marks Written paper 2 hours 35% of total A level Section A Issues in mental health 35 marks This section is compulsory. It considers the background, key research and application of three topics in mental health. Section B Options 70 marks Learners will study two out of the following applied options: • Child psychology • Criminal psychology • Environmental psychology • Sport and exercise psychology Learners will consider the background, key research and application of six topics within each of the two chosen options. You can read the specifications yourself – download them from the OCR website (A level: tinyurl.com/nkuph7y AS level: tinyurl.com/y772ujs2 ). There are other useful materials on this website such as summaries of core studies and sample exam papers. The A level course consists of: • The Year 1 course (i.e. research methods, ten core studies plus areas, perspective and debates). • A further ten core studies. • Issues in mental health. • Two out of four options. 5 The AS and A level course