What you will learn

Skills and knowledge you will gain after completing this course:

  • Social Influence: Comprehend the processes of conformity, obedience, and minority influence, and evaluate their roles in driving social change.

  • Cognition and Memory: Analyse sophisticated models of human memory, assess factors affecting the reliability of eyewitness testimony, and understand cognitive development.

  • Attachment Theory: Examine the formation and consequences of early attachments and evaluate the impact of maternal deprivation on later relationships.

  • Psychopathology: Define abnormality using multiple criteria and evaluate explanations (e.g., biological, cognitive) and treatments for key mental health disorders like phobias, depression, and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD).

  • Core Approaches: Critically compare the major theoretical approaches in psychology (Behaviourist, Biological, Cognitive, Psychodynamic, Humanistic).

  • Biopsychology: Detail the structure and function of the nervous and endocrine systems, and explain key biological rhythms and localisation of brain function.

  • Issues and Debates: Engage critically with fundamental psychological discussions, including the nature vs. nurture debate and the concepts of free will and determinism.

Course curriculum

    1. What is Psychology

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    2. The Biological Approach

    3. Behaviourist and Cognitive Approaches

    4. Person-Centred Approaches

    5. Research Methods in Psychology

    6. Debates in Psychology

    1. Attitudes

    2. Social Influence: Compliance, Obedience and Conformity

    3. Social Cognition

    4. Applied Social Psychology

    1. Perception

    2. Attention

    3. Remembering (Memory)

    4. Forgetting (Memory)

    5. Language

    6. Thinking (Cognition)

    7. Problem-Solving and Artificial Intelligence

    1. Issues in Child Development

    2. Cognitive Development

    3. The Development of Language and Communication

    4. Social Perception (Interpersonal Perception)

    5. Moral Development

    1. The definition and Diagnosis of Atypical (Abnormal) Behaviour

    2. Treatments of atypical (abnormal) behaviour

    3. Emotional disorders

    1. Research Methods

    2. Research Issues

    3. Data Analysis

    4. Thank You and Good Bye!

About this course

  • £14.99
  • 30 lessons
  • 4 hours of video content

Did You Know?

Your brain has the capacity to store an estimated 2.5 million gigabytes of information —that's equivalent to roughly 300 years of continuous high-definition television. Unlock this power by understanding the complex mechanisms of the human mind with our advanced course.

You'll learn from:

A UK Research Psychologist and international expert in Psychology & Counselling Elmira Strange

Learn from Elmira Strange, MPhil, a seasoned Motivational Psychologist and Certified Life Coach. With a rich background in Research Psychology and lecturing at UK universities, Elmira brings deep expertise in psychology and counselling. Her unique journey, spanning Kazakhstan, Russia, and the UK, coupled with a life-altering experience, fuels her passion for sharing knowledge and empowering others. Her research on stress in families of disabled children highlights her commitment to practical application. As a dedicated online entrepreneur since 2006, she excels blending academic rigour with accessible teaching, ensuring you gain valuable, real-world insights. Elmira's ability to simplify complex psychological concepts makes her an ideal guide for your occupational therapy learning journey.

Course FAQ

Your Advanced Level Psychology course questions answered.

  • Why is advanced psychological knowledge essential for my career development?

    Advanced Psychology provides profound insight into human motivation, decision-making, and group dynamics. These highly transferable analytical and critical thinking skills are valued across all sectors, from corporate management and marketing to education and public services.

  • Is this course suitable if I haven't studied Psychology before?

    This course covers advanced concepts and assumes a foundational understanding. It is ideally suited for those with a keen interest, or those who have successfully completed GCSE or introductory-level courses, and are ready to tackle complex theories and statistical methodologies.

  • What specific mental health applications will I learn to understand?

    You will gain a thorough grounding in defining and explaining several common psychological disorders (e.g., OCD, phobias, depression). You will evaluate various treatments, giving you a crucial perspective on mental health support and clinical practice.

  • What is the biggest debate I will engage with in this advanced course?

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