Explore Psychology
Psychology examines human thought and behaviour studied through systematic evidence. This subject guide introduces the questions, methods and practical work that help learners understand the field before choosing a formal course of study.
A strong starting point is to connect cognitive psychology with developmental psychology. The first develops a foundation for reasoning; the second provides a setting in which to test ideas. Keep a learning journal that records assumptions, sources and questions that remain unresolved.
Four areas to investigate
Cognitive psychology
Connect cognitive psychology to the study of human thought and behaviour studied through systematic evidence. Compare an introductory explanation with a worked example, then describe where the approach is useful and where it may fail.
Developmental psychology
Connect developmental psychology to the study of human thought and behaviour studied through systematic evidence. Compare an introductory explanation with a worked example, then describe where the approach is useful and where it may fail.
Research methods
Connect research methods to the study of human thought and behaviour studied through systematic evidence. Compare an introductory explanation with a worked example, then describe where the approach is useful and where it may fail.
Social psychology
Connect social psychology to the study of human thought and behaviour studied through systematic evidence. Compare an introductory explanation with a worked example, then describe where the approach is useful and where it may fail.
Learn through inquiry
Design an ethical study of attention and explain alternative interpretations.
Begin with a question narrow enough to investigate. Decide what evidence would support an answer, document the method and explain what further work would be needed.