Social influence considers research into conformity and obedience, essentially the influence of others on our behaviour.  We look at the ethics of psychology's most infamous research before looking at independent behaviour and the bringing about of social change.

Memory considers the differences between STM and LTM and the evidence for there being two separate stores and models that attempt to explain memory.  We then look at the reliability of eye witness testimony and factors that affect its accuracy before concluding with techniques for memory improvement. 

Attachments considers the development of the adult-child bond, in particular why, when and how it develops.  We also consider types of attachment and the consequences of broken attachments.  We conclude with the affects of day care on the child's social development.

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Research methods looks at the nuts and bolts of Psychology, the way psychologists carry out their research.  We consider the strengths and weaknesses of these methods, reliability and validity of research, ethical issues and look at basic data analysis.  At RSA we adopt an on-going approach with research methods, teaching it alongside other relevant topics throughout year twelve. 

Approaches considers the philosophical origins and subsequent history of Psychology.  The focus in year twelve is on the biological, behaviourist and cognitive approaches to explaining human behaviour. 

Year twelve concludes with a look at abnormal behaviour.  How have psychologists attempted to define 'abnormal' and the weaknesses of each definition.  We then look at attempts, biological and psychological to explain the development of psychological illness and its treatment.

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