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OCR component 3: Applied psychology

Child psychology

OCR component 3: Applied psychology · Lesson 3 of 4

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Unit 9

OCR component 3: Applied psychology

4 lessons · 7 h 45 min of study

Mental health2 h of study
Criminal psychology2 h of study
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Environmental psychology1 h 45 min of study

This unit is ≈5% of the Psychology, across 4 lessons. Full syllabus

Lesson 3 of 4 · OCR component 3: Applied psychology

Child psychology

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Describe major patterns of child development, including cognitive, social and emotional development across childhood.
Explain biological, learning and cognitive explanations of child development, including the role of maturation, environment and interaction with others.
Describe and evaluate key developmental research and theories relevant to attachment, intelligence, moral development or social learning where specified in the OCR content.

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Explain influences on children’s behaviour and development, including family factors, schooling, peer relationships and deprivation or enrichment.

Apply psychological knowledge to educational and child-care contexts, including strategies for supporting learning, behaviour and wellbeing.

Evaluate developmental explanations and applications with reference to research evidence, methodological issues, ethics and the usefulness of interventions.

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