This specification was first taught in September 2000 and examined in 2001. The topics covered in the EDEXCEL specification include:
- Unit 1: Cognitive, Social and Developmental Processes
- Unit 2: Individual Differences, Physiology and Behaviour
- Unit 3: Coursework
Simply Psychology
The EDEXCEL syllabus lists as recommended reading Simply Psychology by Michael Eysenck.
"If you are a student of psychology, do read this book. You will not only be educated and informed by it, but fascinated and enthralled ... The book will provide an excellent grounding in all the basics ... I can thoroughly recommend it."
Diana Dwyer, South Nottingham College
See the dedicated website at: http://www.psypress.com/simplypsych
Theoretical Approaches to Psychology
Theoretical Approaches to Psychology by Matt Jarvis is written specifically for the EDEXCEL AS level specification.
"Each approach is so well covered that you really get a feel for each of them. The use of up-to-date references shows how psychology is at the cutting edge of science and social issues."
David Putwain, Abbey Independent College, Manchester
Psychologists use a range of principles and theories, all of which view the person and the study of the person in very different ways. Theoretical Approaches in Psychology introduces and outlines the six main approaches and considers how each has helped psychologists understand human behaviour, thought and feeling.
Psychology: A Student's Handbook
Psychology: A Student's Handbook by Michael Eysenck also provides excellent coverage of the Unit 1 and 2 topics in greater depth. It is accompanied by a CD of Resources for Teaching Introductory Psychology which is free of charge to teachers who recommend this text to 20 or more students.
Find out more about Psychology: A Student's Handbook.
