SUBJECT OVERVIEW UNIT DESCRIPTION The nervous system influences behaviour and UNIT 3 CLICK HERE TO the way people experience the world. In this Students will study the functioning of the VIEW CAREERS THIS unit students examine both macro-level and nervous system and stress as an example of a SUBJECT COULD LEAD ON TO? microlevel functioning of the nervous system to psychobiological process. They investigate the explain how the human nervous system enables neural basis of learning and memory, look at a person to interact with the world around them. models to explain learning, and the process and Students examine the nature of consciousness reliability of memory. and how changes in levels of consciousness can affect mental processes and behaviour. UNIT 4 They consider the role of sleep and the impact Students will study the nature of consciousness, that sleep disturbances may have on a person’s the importance of sleep, and the effects of functioning. Students explore the concept sleep disturbances and possible treatments. of a mental health continuum and apply a They investigate what it is to define mental biopsychosocial approach, as a scientific model, health, factors that contribute to mental to analyse mental health and disorder. health disorders, the maintenance of mental health, and the application of a biopsychosocial approach. Theinvestigation requires the student to develop a question, undertake an experiment to collect data, interpret the data and reach a conclusion. SKILSS & KNOWLEDGE ASSESSMENT CAREER WHAT KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS WILL I BUILD? ASSESSMENT COULD INCLUDE: • Apply models, theories and concepts • Annotated folio of practical activities • Language and methodologies of psychology • Research reports • Practical Reports • Investigation skills • Coursework • Research, ethical and safety principles • Unit Tests • Communication • End of year Exam.