Unit 4: How Psychology Works

This unit focuses on the debates between approaches within contemporary psychology.

In the clinical psychology section of the unit, you will study aspects of clinical
psychology, which include how different approaches in psychology explain and treat mental health issues.

In the issues and debates section, you will be asked to draw on other areas of the specification in order to understand conceptual and methodological issues.

You will develop an understanding of how to use theories and evidence from different areas of psychology and apply them to issues.

Assessment will be an examination paper of 2 hours duration, divided into two sections, one focusing on clinical psychology, one on issues and debates. Each section will consist of short-answer questions and a section of extended writing. You must answer both parts.