Unit 2 Understanding the Individual

This unit is designed to introduce three approaches in psychology

the Psychodynamic Approach

the Biological Approach

the Learning Approach

This unit aims to develop your  understanding of psychological issues of development, individual difference and biology through the study of these approaches.

The unit is designed to enable choice within each approach in the selection of a second key study and a key issue relevant to the approach. Within each approach there is the requirement for students to conduct a short practical investigation.

Assessment will include an examination paper of 1 hour 40 minutes duration, consisting of a section of objective test items, a section of short-answer questions and a section of extended writing.

Unit 2 Past Exam Papers and Mark Schemes

May 2009 Exam Paper
May 2009 Mark Scheme

May 2010 Exam Paper
May 2010 Mark Scheme