Edexcel A-level Psychology 9PS0 · 6.1.9

Individual differences

Code: 6.1.9
In: 6.1 Content
Topic: 6 Criminological psychology
Course: A-level Psychology 9PS0
Board: Edexcel

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Points in 6.1 Content

6.1.1 Biological explanations, including brain injury, amygdala and aggression, XYY syndrome and personality
6.1.2 Social explanations, including labelling, self-fulfilling prophecy
6.1.3 Cognitive interview and ethical interview techniques
6.1.4 Psychological formulation of offending
6.1.5 One cognitive-behavioural treatment e.g. CBT, social skills training, anger management, assertiveness training
6.1.6 One biological treatment, e.g. improved diet, hormone treatment
6.1.7 Factors influencing eye-witness testimony
6.1.8 Factors influencing jury decision-making
6.1.9 Individual differences
6.1.10 Developmental psychology