National 5 & Higher Psychology E-BOOK

Exam Board: SQA

Level: National 5 & Higher

Subject: Psychology

First Teaching: 2017 (N5) 2018 (Higher)

This N5 & Higher Psychology Student Book helps teachers and students map their route through the CfE programme, providing comprehensive and authoritative guidance for the course.
A complete core resource for National 5 and CfE Higher Psychology with the following topics covered in detail: Approaches to Psychology, Sleep, Psychopathology, Memory, Stress, Intelligence, Research methods, Conformity, Prejudice, Non-verbal communication and Relationships.
Progress and attainment for all• Includes all the core content alongside seven additional topics, allowing students to use the book for both their N5 and Higher courses• ‘Syllabus notes’ are included throughout to highlight what students at each level need to know and do, supporting dual-level teaching• ‘Key studies‘ detail the most important research that has taken place in each area
Active learning• Interactive activities help to ensure understanding and retention of knowledge• ‘Top tips’ give helpful hints to support learning and highlight important information• ‘Discussion points’ get pupils thinking more deeply about the issues and link psychology concepts to real world situations
Assessment and practice you can rely on• Questions and specimen exam questions provide opportunities to check knowledge and put skills to work• Detailed chapters on exam skills, the Assignment and research methods cover all the skills students will need to succeed in the assessments
Student Books give a practical, supportive approach to help deliver the new curriculum and offer a blend of sound teaching and learning with assessment guidance.