Cambridge International AS & A Level Psychology Year 11 → Year 12 Transition Pack Welcome to Psychology! Psychology is the scientific study of human behaviour and mental processes. Throughout the course, you will explore questions such as: ● Why do people obey authority? ● How reliable is human memory? ● Are criminals born or made? ● How does the brain influence behaviour? ● Can mental illness be explained scientifically? You do not necessarily need any prior knowledge of Psychology to succeed. The most important qualities are curiosity, open-mindedness, and a willingness to think critically about evidence. Your Summer Challenge Choose activities from the bronze, silver and gold sections below. You should complete at least the bronze challenge, but everyone is encouraged to attempt silver and gold too
Bronze Challenge To read, choose one: ● ‘The Psychology Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained’ OR ● Oliver Sacks’ The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat To watch, choose one: ● The Mind, Explained (Netflix) OR ● TED Talk: Amy Cuddy – Your Body Language May Shape Who You Are To reflect, write approximately 300 words answering: What is one thing you learned about human behaviour that surprised you?