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Digital teaching resources for Psychology, all the major examination boards: AQA, OCR and EDEXCEL (A-Level and GCSE). Message me if you wish to purchase with a school invoice, it can be arranged (amac54@btinternet.com)

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Digital teaching resources for Psychology, all the major examination boards: AQA, OCR and EDEXCEL (A-Level and GCSE). Message me if you wish to purchase with a school invoice, it can be arranged (amac54@btinternet.com)
Edexcel GCSE Psychology (9-1): Memory (Paper 1)
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Edexcel GCSE Psychology (9-1): Memory (Paper 1)

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Edexcel GCSE Psychology (9-1): Memory Paper 1, Exploring human behaviour, Topic 2: Memory Full Coverage of: • The structure and process of memory and information processing: • The features of short-term and long-term memory • Retrograde and anterograde amnesia • The active process of memory through the Theory of Reconstructive Memory (Bartlett, 1932) • The structure and process of memory through the Multi-store Model of Memory (Atkinson and Shiffrin,1968) • Issues and Debates: Reductionism and Holism …and the Key Studies: Bartlett (1932) War of the Ghosts and Peterson and Peterson (1959) Short-term Retention of Individual Verbal Items Consists of an extensive PPT display (72 slides) giving clear and full coverage of the module. The presentation has: test your knowledge, exam style questions, activities to encourage thinking and links at end for key study resources Complete coverage of this whole module, just ‘pick up and go’… suitable for both new and experienced teachers You are welcome to amend, expand or reduce the display to suit your needs. I HAVE USED THIS RESOURCE IN THE CLASSROOM Copying this resource for sharing or personal profit, is against copyright. IF YOU PURCHASE THIS RESOURCE, FEEDBACK IS REALLY APPRECIATED AND HELPS ME TO AMEND AND IMPROVE (YOU AUTOMATICALLY RECEIVE UPDATES) …. Thanks The experienced author: Andy McCarthy (amac education: Psychology) is a Chartered Psychologist, experienced teacher, lecturer and publisher.
New Spec (2017) AQA GCSE Psychology (Paper 2) SOCIAL INFLUENCE
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New Spec (2017) AQA GCSE Psychology (Paper 2) SOCIAL INFLUENCE

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New Spec (2017) AQA GCSE Psychology (Paper 2) Social Influence Paper 2 Social Context & Behaviour 3.2.1 Social Influence Covers 1. Conformity (Including: definitions + Research by Asch) 2. Obedience (Including: Definitions + Milgram’s agency theory) 3. Prosocial behaviour (Including: Bystander behaviour including Piliavin’s subway study) 4. Crowd and collective behaviour (Including: Pro/Antisocial crowd behaviour, social loafing and deindividuation) Consists of a PPT display (82 slides) PPT’s include key studies, additional studies, under slide teaching comments, on-slide exercises, exam style questions to supplement understanding and activities to encourage thinking. Also, there is a chart with downloadable resources for each section (only for educational use) Complete coverage of the whole SOCIAL INFLUENCE module, just ‘pick up a module’ and go… suitable for both new and experienced teachers You are welcome to amend, expand or reduce the display to suit your needs. Copying this resource for sharing or personal profit, is against copyright: amac-edu 2017© IF YOU PURCHASE THIS RESOURCE, FEEDBACK IS REALLY APPRECIATED…. Thanks The experienced author: Andy McCarthy (amac education: Psychology) is a Chartered Psychologist, experienced teacher, lecturer and publisher.
OCR GCSE Psychology (Papers 1 and 2) Research Methods
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OCR GCSE Psychology (Papers 1 and 2) Research Methods

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OCR GCSE Psychology (Papers 1 and 2) Research Methods This four-part bundle contains a PPT (50 slides), GCSE Research Methods, an Independent Learning Workbook (78 pp. Goes with PPT slides) & Mathematics for GCSE Psychology, an Independent Learning Workbook (50 pp) OCR GCSE Research Methods PPT covers: Hypotheses – Variables – Sampling – Design - Correlation – Research Procedures – Planning/Conducting Research - Ethics Quantitative & Qualitative Data – Primary & Secondary Data – Computation – Descriptive Statistics – Interpretation & Display of Quantitative Data – Normal Distributions Research Methods OCR GCSE psychology Independent Learning Workbook (photocopy friendly, PDF File) Covers: • Quantitative and Qualitative Methods • Quantitative Experiments • Hypotheses • Variables • Null Hypotheses • Sampling • Experimental Design • Extraneous Variables • Experimental Methods • Ethics • Correlations • Quantitative Data Analysis: Central Tendency & Range • Distributions & Skewness • Presentation of Data: Tables and Graphs • Qualitative (Non-experimental) Research NB. Also contains class practical’s, examination style questions and an MCQ Paper (+answers) Maths for OCR GCSE psychology Independent Learning workbook (Photocopy friendly, PDF File) This workbook based on The OFQUAL requirements, progressively covers areas including: o Basic mathematical skills o Decimal / Standard form data o Fractions / Percentages / Ratios o Order of magnitude o Range o Algebra NB. Contains lots of exercises and self-check answers This bundle offers complete coverage of the whole OCR GCSE Research Methods module, so just ‘pick up a module’ and go… suitable for both new and experienced teachers Copying for resale or sharing with other establishments is prohibited: amac education, 2018© The author: Andy McCarthy is a Chartered Psychologist, experienced teacher and educational publisher. FEEDBACK IS APPRECIATED TO IMPROVE AND UPDATE thanks
AQA GCSE Psychology, Psychological Problems, New Spec (9-1)
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AQA GCSE Psychology, Psychological Problems, New Spec (9-1)

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AQA GCSE Psychology, Psychological Problems, New Spec (9-1) Paper 2 Social Context and behaviour: Psychological Problems PPT Covers: What is mental health? What are the effects of mental health problems? What is depression? What are the causes and treatments for depression? Key Study: Wiles (2013) What is addiction? What are the causes and treatments for addiction? Key Study: Kaij (1960) Extensive coverage of the module on a PPT display (115 slides) PPT include on-slide exercises, exam style questions to supplement understanding and activities to encourage thinking and learning. At the end of each section are examination style questions. These can be used for class discussion, class work or homework (NB. Have not placed values as this depends on how you use the questions). The information (simply and clearly explained) is in the main designed to supplement their textbooks. This enables the student to expand their knowledge and answers whilst doing independent learning. Complete coverage of the whole module, just ‘pick up a module’ and go… suitable for both new and experienced teachers. You are welcome to amend, expand or reduce the display to suit your needs. Copying this resource for sharing or personal profit, is against copyright: amac-edu 2018© Producing this class tested resource was hard work, but we are pleased with it. SO, IF YOU PURCHASE, CONSTRUCTIVE FEEDBACK IS REALLY APPRECIATED…. So, it can be improved (you automatically get notified of free updates once purchased) Thanks Thanks, from the experienced authors: Andy McCarthy and Evie Bentley: Chartered Psychologists, experienced teachers and publishers.
AQA GCSE New Spec: Language, Thought & Communication (9-1) Psychology (Paper 2)
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AQA GCSE New Spec: Language, Thought & Communication (9-1) Psychology (Paper 2)

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AQA GCSE New Spec: Language, Thought & Communication (9-1) Psychology (Paper 2) Paper 2: ‘Social context and behaviour’ (3.2.2) Covers: 1.i. The possible relationship between language and thought 1.ii. The effect of language and thought on our view of the world 2. Differences between human and animal communication 3. Non-verbal communication 4. Explanations of non-verbal behaviour Named Key Studies: Von Frisch (Bees) and Yuki (Emoticons) Consists of a PPT display (124 slides) and other resources PPT includes full coverage of the module + key studies, exam style questions to supplement understanding and activities to encourage thinking. Also, there is a chart with downloadable YouTube clips and internet resources (only for educational use) Complete and extensive coverage of the whole Language, Thought & Communication module, just -pick up a module- and go… suitable for both new and experienced teachers Copying this resource for sharing or personal profit, is against copyright: amac-edu 2018© Producing this class tested resource was hard work, but we are pleased with it. SO, IF YOU PURCHASE, CONSTRUCTIVE FEEDBACK IS REALLY APPRECIATED…. So, it can be improved (you automatically get notified of free updates once purchased) Thanks Thanks, from: Andy McCarthy and Evie Bentley: Chartered Psychologists, experienced teachers and publishers.
OCR GCSE Psychology (9-1): Criminal Psychology (Paper 1)
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OCR GCSE Psychology (9-1): Criminal Psychology (Paper 1)

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OCR GCSE Psychology (9-1): Criminal Psychology Paper One: Studies and applications in psychology Covers: Key Concepts: • Different types of crime and how crime is measured: official statistics and self-report Theories/Explanations of why criminal/anti-social behaviour occurs: • i) The Social Learning Theory • ii) Eysenck’s Criminal Personality Theory The changing nature of punishment Key Studies: • Social Learning Theory Research Study – Cooper and Mackie (1986): Study into video games and aggression in children. • Criminal Personality Theory Research Study – Heaven (1996): Study into delinquency, extroversion, psychoticism and self-esteem. Consists of an extensive PPT display (66 slides) giving clear and full coverage of the whole module. The presentation has teaching comments where suitable, exam style questions, activities to encourage thinking / discussion and links to internet resources Content aims to be additional to the textbook. Complete coverage of this module, just ‘pick up and go’… suitable for both new and experienced teachers You are welcome to amend, expand or reduce the display to suit your needs. I HAVE USED THIS RESOURCE IN THE CLASSROOM Copying this resource for sharing or personal profit, is against copyright. IF YOU PURCHASE THIS RESOURCE, FEEDBACK IS REALLY APPRECIATED AND HELPS ME TO AMEND AND IMPROVE (YOU AUTOMATICALLY RECEIVE UPDATES TO DOWNLOAD) …. Thanks The experienced author: Andy McCarthy (amac education: Psychology) is a Chartered Psychologist, experienced teacher, lecturer and publisher.
AQA GCSE Psychology, Brain and Neuropsychology, New Spec (9-1)
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AQA GCSE Psychology, Brain and Neuropsychology, New Spec (9-1)

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AQA GCSE Psychology, Brain and Neuropsychology, New Spec (9-1) Paper 2 Social Context and behaviour: Brain and Neuropsychology PPT Covers: Structure and function of the nervous system The divisions of the human nervous system: • Central and peripheral (somatic and autonomic), basic functions of these divisions. • The autonomic nervous system and the fight or flight response. • The James-Lange theory of emotion. (Mentioned in specifications) Neuron structure and function • Sensory, relay and motor neurons. • Synaptic transmission: release and reuptake of neurotransmitters. • Excitation and inhibition. An understanding of how these processes interact. • Hebb’s theory of learning and neuronal growth. (Mentioned in specifications) Structure and function of the brain • Brain structure: frontal lobe, temporal lobe, parietal lobe, occipital lobe and cerebellum. • Basic function of these structures. • Localisation of function in the brain: motor, somatosensory, visual, auditory and language areas. • Penfield’s study of the interpretive cortex. (Mentioned in specifications) An introduction to neuropsychology Cognitive neuroscience: how the structure and function of the brain relate to behaviour and cognition. • The use of scanning techniques to identify brain functioning: CT, PET and fMRI scans. • Tulving’s ‘gold’ memory study. (Mentioned in specifications) • A basic understanding of how neurological damage, eg stroke or injury can affect motor abilities and behaviour. Consists of a PPT display (109 slides) PPT include on-slide exercises, exam style questions to supplement understanding and activities to encourage thinking and learning. Also, there is a chart with downloadable YouTube clips etc (only for educational use) Complete coverage of the whole module, just ‘pick up a module’ and go… suitable for both new and experienced teachers. Also includes a photocopy friendly resources booklet (pdf file / 14 pages) covering all the main theories and studies: James-Lange: Theory of Emotion Hebb’s Theory Penfield’s Study Tulving’s ‘Gold Memory’ Study You are welcome to amend, expand or reduce the display to suit your needs. Copying this resource for sharing or personal profit, is against copyright: amac-edu 2018© Producing this class tested resource was hard work, but we are pleased with it. SO, IF YOU PURCHASE, CONSTRUCTIVE FEEDBACK IS REALLY APPRECIATED So, it can be improved (you automatically get notified of free updates once purchased) Thanks Thanks, from the experienced authors: Andy McCarthy and Evie Bentley: Chartered Psychologists, experienced teachers and publishers.
Psychology OCR GCSE (9-1): Social Influence
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Psychology OCR GCSE (9-1): Social Influence

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Psychology OCR GCSE (9-1): Social Influence Paper #2 Applications in Psychology Covers the specification, including: • Conformity and majority / minority influence. • Collective and crowd behaviour • Obedience including obeying the orders of authority figures. • The effect of situational factors on behaviours: • Collective and crowd behaviour and deindividuation • Culture on behaviour • Authority figures on obedience • Situational factors, including the free will/determinism debate. • The effect of dispositional factors (personality) on behaviours: • Self-esteem on conformity • locus of control in crowds and morality on pro-social and anti-social behaviour • Authoritarian personality on obedience • Influence of the brain in dispositional factors • Criticisms of the effect of dispositional factors APPLICATION • How minority influence and Majority influence affects social change in attitudes and behaviour towards, increasing awareness of, and reducing mental health stigma and discrimination. BOTH KEY STUDIES: Situational Factors Research Study - Bickman (1974) Dispositional Factors Research Study - NatCen (2011) Consists of a PPT display (140 slides) giving clear and full coverage of the module. The presentation has teaching comments where suitable, links to online resources (only for educational use), exam style questions to encourage thinking and a photocopy friendly resources booklet. The slides are designed to be extra to the textbook. When answering the questions students should use their textbook and supplied resources as well. Complete coverage of the whole module, just ‘pick up and go’… suitable for both new and experienced teachers Copying this resource for sharing or personal profit, is against copyright. CONSTRUCTIVE FEEDBACK IS REALLY APPRECIATED, SO I CAN AMEND AND IMPROVE…. Thanks The experienced author: Andy McCarthy CPsychol is a Chartered Psychologist, experienced teacher, lecturer and publisher.
AQA A-Level Psychology: Year 2 Relationships, The Complete Module, (Paper 3, Section B)
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AQA A-Level Psychology: Year 2 Relationships, The Complete Module, (Paper 3, Section B)

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AQA A-Level Psychology: Year 2 Relationships, The Complete Module, (Paper 3, Section B) Part of the: The ‘pick-up a module and go’ series Extensive PowerPoint© displays (7 separate PPT’s) plus separate photocopy friendly resources booklet for each PPT. The bundle is economically priced at £15 (saves £20, compared to purchasing each section individually). Presented in a very accessible way and is suitable for new and experienced teachers. There are examination style questions and think and respond areas for students. The resource packs contain overviews and related articles; enough to teach without the need for a textbook Covers the whole module: 1. Evolutionary explanations for partner preference 2. Physical attractiveness 3. Self-disclosure 4. Attraction: Filter theory 5. Social exchange theory 6. Equity theory 7. The investment model 8. Relationship breakdown 9. Virtual relationships (social media) 10. Parasocial relationships Recommended Textbook: Psychology A Level Year2, The Complete Companion. Cardwell & Flanagan (Oxford Press). All you need to present this section of the module with confidence, in one package The author, Andy McCarthy is a Chartered Psychologist, experienced teacher, lecturer and publisher.
AQA A-Level Psychology: Year 1 and AS  RESEARCH METHODS: WORKBOOK AND THREE PPT's
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AQA A-Level Psychology: Year 1 and AS RESEARCH METHODS: WORKBOOK AND THREE PPT's

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AQA A-Level Psychology: Year 1 and AS All you need to present the RESEARCH METHODS MODULE Included in this package: Extensive workbook (108 pages) includes explanations, exercises, exam style questions and an MCQ (with answers) 3 separate PPT displays: One to accompany the workbook (96 slides) One covering the ‘Binomial Sign Test’… simple rationale, worked examples and exercises One covering - 'Predicting from correlations'.... advanced evaluations and includes a worksheet exercise • NB. Introduction to statistical testing: the sign test only appears in the AS specifications (It is covered in the Full A-Level in Year 2) AS Paper 2 (Psychology in Context) Section C A-Level Year 1, Paper 2 (Psychology in Context) Section C Part of the: The ‘pick-up a module and go’ series Extensive workbook covering every aspect of the specifications for both AS and Year 1 A-Level Psychology: • Introduction to Research Methods • Scientific Processes • Data Handling and analysis The workbook is crammed with information, self-learn exercises, examination style questions, class practical ideas and an MCQ (with answered supplied). The main format is PDF (holds format better for printing. However, feel free to edit or amend the document to suit your needs) The workbook can be used by students for self-learning or as a class teaching aid in conjunction with the PPT's Also in the pipeline are versions tailored to suit all the specifications (OCR, EDEXCEL and EDUQAS) The author, Andy McCarthy is a Chartered Psychologist, experienced teacher, lecturer and publisher
OCR GCSE Psychology (9-1): Development, Paper 1
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OCR GCSE Psychology (9-1): Development, Paper 1

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OCR GCSE Psychology (9-1): Development Paper One: Studies and applications in psychology Covers: Stages of development; pre-natal; childhood; adolescence; and adulthood The development of brain structures and functions; the nervous system; neurons; synapses; and their interaction in development of the brain IQ tests as a measure of intelligence. Theories/Explanations Piaget’s Theory of Cognitive Development The Role of Learning on Development – Dweck’s Mindset Theory Willingham’s Learning Theory Piaget’s Theory of Cognitive Development: The four invariant stages of development: sensori-motor; pre-operational; concrete-operational; formal operational assimilation and accommodation The concepts of object permanence; animism; and egocentrism The processes of decentration; reversibility; and conservation Criticisms of the theory including the reductionism/holism debate. Cognitive Development Research Study – Piaget (1952): Study into the conservation of number. Learning theories of development: Dweck’s ideas on fixed and growth mindsets Dweck’s ideas on praise for effort Willingham’s ideas on the myth of learning styles Willingham’s ideas on the importance of meaning for learning Criticisms of learning theories including the nature/nurture debate Learning Research Study – Blackwell et al. (2007): study into fixed and growth mindsets. Application: The changing role of education How Piaget’s ideas have been applied to education through the use of key stages, readiness, active learning and the concept of intelligence How learning theories apply to the development of education and intelligence through growth mindsets and teaching through meaning not learning styles Consists of an extensive PPT display (120 slides) giving clear and full coverage of the module. The presentation has teaching comments where suitable, exam style questions, activities to encourage thinking and links to resources. Content aims to be additional to the textbook. Complete coverage of this module, just ‘pick up and go’… suitable for both new and experienced teachers You are welcome to amend, expand or reduce the display to suit your needs. I HAVE USED THIS RESOURCE IN THE CLASSROOM Copying this resource for sharing or personal profit, is against copyright. IF YOU PURCHASE THIS RESOURCE, FEEDBACK IS REALLY APPRECIATED AND HELPS ME TO AMEND AND IMPROVE (YOU AUTOMATICALLY RECEIVE UPDATES) …. Thanks The experienced author: Andy McCarthy (amac education: Psychology) is a Chartered Psychologist, experienced teacher, lecturer and publisher.
OCR GCSE PSYCHOLOGY (9-1): MEMORY
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OCR GCSE Psychology (9-1): Memory Application in Psychology Paper #2** Covers: • What is Cognitive Psychology? • What is Memory? • Types of memory (LTM) • The Multi-Store Model of Memory • Theories of forgetting (STM & LTM) • Theory of Reconstructive Memory • Amnesia, Brain scanning and Neuropsychology Covers all three key studies • Weblinks to key studies / Exam style Q’s Consists of a PPT display (75 slides) giving clear and full coverage of the module. The presentation has teaching comments where suitable, links to online resources (only for educational use) and exam style questions to encourage thinking. Complete coverage of memory, just ‘pick up and go’… suitable for both new and experienced teachers You are welcome to amend, expand or reduce the display to suit your needs. I HAVE USED THIS RESOURCE IN THE CLASSROOM Copying this resource for sharing or personal profit, is against copyright. IF YOU PURCHASE THIS RESOURCE, FEEDBACK IS REALLY APPRECIATED AND HELPS ME TO AMEND AND IMPROVE…. Thanks The experienced author: Andy McCarthy (amac education: Psychology) is a Chartered Psychologist, experienced teacher, lecturer and publisher.
A-Level  and IB Psychology ‘STATS@PSYCH Series’: Statistical Tests + Evaluating Correlations all in one bundle:
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A-Level and IB Psychology ‘STATS@PSYCH Series’: Statistical Tests + Evaluating Correlations all in one bundle:

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A-Level and IB Psychology: All the required Statistical Tests, in one bundle. + bonus EVALUATING CORRELATIONS PPT Suitable for the new examination specifications 2015 and covers the requirements for all the major examination boards This unique PowerPoint© resource, is designed for the experienced teacher and/or teachers who are new to teaching statistics as part of A-level Psychology. Also it requires minimal statistical knowledge to deliver. This resource carefully and clearly demonstrates how to calculate: 1. Introduction 2. Standard Deviation 3. Binomial Sign Test 4. Chi-Square Ӽ² 5. Spearman’s rho 6. Mann Whitney U 7. Wilcoxon T Newly added: The t-tests (related and unrelated)... How to do and how to handle Bonus: Evaluating Correlations "An advanced Issue' (Includes how to calculate the predictive difference between a weak and a strong significant correlation, as an extended evaluation) There are nine PowerPoints© in total (one introductory and then the six statistical tests + the t-tests + evaluating correlations). The slides can be edited/copied to suit and are set out in a way to engage students in a simple yet informative way. Each PPT has an explanation, a progressive worked example and one for the student to attempt themselves. Each innovative resource is designed to be presented as a whole lesson. The stats tests are particularly useful for giving a research project that 'professional edge'. Quite simply, this pack contains everything you need to deliver the statistical tests; simply ‘pick up and go’. The author: Andy McCarthy CPsychol, is a Chartered Psychologist, an experienced publisher, Psychology Teacher/Lecturer and a member of the Royal Statistical Society Reviews: "These are no nonsense PowerPoints which simply talk the viewer through the statistical calculations. The students found it accessible and we could easily flip back through slides for clarification." Claire Barker: Head of Psychology Queen’s College Taunton “Does exactly what it says on the packet, teaches you how to teach the statistical tests: understandable, fun and informative for students.” Dr Agnes Lech: Queen Mary’s London
AQA A-Level Psychology: STRESS, Paper 3 (option) 4.3.7
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AQA A-Level Psychology: STRESS, Paper 3 (option) 4.3.7

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AQA A-Level Psychology: STRESS, Paper 3 (option) 4.3.7 The ‘pick-up a module and go’ series COVERING: • The physiology of stress, including general adaptation syndrome, the hypothalamic pituitary-adrenal system, the sympatho-medullary pathway and the role of cortisol. • The role of stress in illness, including reference to immunosuppression and cardiovascular disorders. • Sources of stress: life changes and daily hassles. Workplace stress, including the effects of workload and control. • Measuring stress: self-report scales (Social Readjustment Ratings Scale and Hassles and Uplifts Scale) and physiological measures, including skin conductance response. • Individual differences in stress: personality types A, B and C and associated behaviours; hardiness, including commitment, challenge and control. • Managing and coping with stress: drug therapy (benzodiazepines, beta blockers), stress inoculation therapy and biofeedback. Gender differences in coping with stress. The role of social support in coping with stress; types of social support, including instrumental, emotional and esteem support. Extensive PowerPoint© display (117 lavish slides), complete and informative coverage, including links to resources and lots for students to think about and examination style questions. Also includes copies of SRSS and Hassles Scales for students to complete and analyse and an advanced article on Oxytocin and social relationships. This module on addiction, is equally accessible for new and experienced teachers. All you need to present this module in one package. Thank You for reading this and if you do decide to purchase, feedback is very useful, so I can amend and improve (you are automatically notified of updates). The author, Andy McCarthy is a Chartered Psychologist, experienced teacher, lecturer and publisher.
AQA A-Level Psychology, Year 2: GENDER  (an option on paper 3)
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AQA A-Level Psychology, Year 2: GENDER (an option on paper 3)

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AQA A-Level Psychology, Year 2: GENDER Paper 3, Option B Choices Part of the: The ‘pick-up a module and go’ series COVERING: 1) Sex and gender 2) Role of genetics chromosomes and hormones 3) Social learning theory (& the media) applied to gender development 4) Cognitive explanations of gender development 5) Psychodynamic explanations of gender development 6) The influence of culture on gender 7) Atypical gender development Extensive PowerPoint© display (82 slides) including links to resources, a version of the Bem's sex role inventory and lots for students to think about; this module is very engaging and thought provoking. Also, this module on gender, is equally accessible for new and experienced teachers. Recommended accompanying textbook: Psychology A Level Year2, The Complete Companion. Cardwell & Flanagan (Oxford Press). All you need to present this module in one package. Thank You for reading this and if you do decide to purchase, feedback is very useful, so I can amend and improve (you are automatically notified of updates). I have over 20 years’ experience of teaching psychology and have always found gender studies really engaging for students at all levels of study (GCSE, A-Level and Degree) … I hope you get as much enjoyment out of using this resource, as I had in producing it (it took ages!!!!) The author, Andy McCarthy is a Chartered Psychologist, experienced teacher, lecturer and publisher.
OCR GCSE Psychology (9-1): Psychological Problems
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OCR GCSE Psychology (9-1): Psychological Problems Paper One: Studies and applications in psychology Covers: An introduction to mental health Schizophrenia Clinical depression . Development of treatments …and the two key studies: Daniel, D. G., Weinberger, D. R., Jones, D. W., et al. (1991) “The effect of amphetamine on regional cerebral blood flow during cognitive activation in Schizophrenia. ” TANDOC Jr, E. C., FERRUCCI, P. AND DUFFY, M (2015) Facebook use, envy, and depression among college students: Is Facebooking depressing? Consists of an extensive PPT display (143 slides) giving clear and full coverage of the module. The presentation has teaching comments where suitable, exam style questions and activities to encourage thinking. Complete coverage of this module, just ‘pick up and go’… suitable for both new and experienced teachers You are welcome to amend, expand or reduce the display to suit your needs. I HAVE USED THIS RESOURCE IN THE CLASSROOM Copying this resource for sharing or personal profit, is against copyright. IF YOU PURCHASE THIS RESOURCE, FEEDBACK IS REALLY APPRECIATED AND HELPS ME TO AMEND AND IMPROVE (YOU AUTOMATICALLY RECEIVE UPDATES) …. Thanks The experienced author: Andy McCarthy (amac education: Psychology) is a Chartered Psychologist, experienced teacher, lecturer and publisher.
Psychology OCR GCSE (9-1): SLEEP AND DREAMING  Paper #2 Applications in Psychology
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Psychology OCR GCSE (9-1): SLEEP AND DREAMING Paper #2 Applications in Psychology

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Psychology OCR GCSE (9-1): SLEEP AND DREAMING Paper #2 Applications in Psychology Comprehensive coverage of the specification, including: • The functions, features and benefits of sleep: healthy brain; physical repair; emotional stability; stages of the sleep cycle and when dreaming occurs; the role of the pineal gland and melatonin • The causes of sleep disorders: sleep onset and sleep maintenance insomnia • Endogenous pacemakers; and exogenous zeitgebers; and their role in sleep. Theories/Explanations: The Nature of Dreaming /The Freudian Theory of Dreaming /The Activation Synthesis Theory of Dreaming KEY STUDY: The Freudian Theory of Dreaming Research Study – Freud (1918): Dream analysis study of ‘The Wolfman’. • The Activation Synthesis Theory of Dreaming: • The role of REM sleep • the function and actions of the brain during sleep, including the limbic system • activity of neurons in the pons during sleep • the process of synthesis as a function of the cerebral cortex • criticisms of the theory including the reductionism/holism debate. The Activation Synthesis Theory of Dreaming Research Study Differences in actions and functions of the brain when dreaming and when awake – KEY STUDY: Williams et al. (1992): Study into Bizarreness in Dreams and Fantasies: Implications for the Activation Synthesis Hypothesis. Application Development of treatments for insomnia • Features of insomnia, the role of the nervous system and its management through relaxation techniques and the role of the physical environment in insomnia and its treatment through improved sleep hygiene • The impact of neurological damage to the hypothalamus on sleep. Consists of a PPT display (81 slides) giving clear and full coverage of the module. The presentation has links to online resources (only for educational use), class exercises and think about tasks. Complete coverage of the whole module, just ‘pick up and go’… suitable for both new and experienced teachers Copying this resource for sharing or personal profit, is against copyright. CONSTRUCTIVE FEEDBACK IS REALLY APPRECIATED, SO I CAN AMEND AND IMPROVE…. Thanks The experienced author: Andy McCarthy CPsychol is a Chartered Psychologist, experienced teacher, lecturer and publisher.
A-Level Psychology: RESEARCH METHODS, PPT DISPLAY & WORKBOOK (Suitable for all examination boards)
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A-Level Psychology: RESEARCH METHODS, PPT DISPLAY & WORKBOOK (Suitable for all examination boards)

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A-Level Psychology: RESEARCH METHODS, PPT DISPLAY & WORKBOOK (Suitable for all examination boards) • Also, included in this package is a separate PPT display covering the ‘Binomial Sign Test’… simple rationale, worked examples and exercises Part of the: The ‘pick-up a module and go’ series Extensive ppt display (92 slides) and workbook (108 pages) covers every aspect of the specifications for A-Level Psychology: • Introduction to Research Methods • Scientific Processes • Data Handling and analysis The workbook is crammed with information, self-learn exercises, examination style questions, class practical ideas and an MCQ (with answered supplied). The main format of the workbook is PDF (holds format better for printing). The workbook can be used by students for self-learning, printed in section as worksheets or as a whole class teaching aid. Please note, also available from my TES Shop: • A separate bundle aimed specifically at Research Methods for AQA A-Level Psychology • A bundle suitable for all examination boards, covering the required statistical tests and standard deviation (including t-tests, Chi-Square etc) and evaluating correlations (including the advanced issue: Can you predict from a correlation?) • Maths4Psych, suitable for all examination boards and covers all the OFQUAL requirements for pre-tertiary psychology students The author, Andy McCarthy is a Chartered Psychologist, Member of the Royal Society of Statisticians, experienced teacher, lecturer and publisher
AQA A-Level Psychology: Year 2. Complete Issues and Debates Module. ‘pick-up a module and go’ series
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AQA A-Level Psychology: Year 2. Complete Issues and Debates Module. ‘pick-up a module and go’ series

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AQA A-Level Psychology: Year 2 Issues and Debates Module Paper 3, Section A Part of the: The ‘pick-up a module and go’ series COVERING: 1) Gender bias 2) Cultural bias 3) Freewill and determinism 4) The nature-nurture debate 5) Holism and reductionism 6) Ideographic and nomothetic approaches 7) Ethics and socially sensitive research Extensive PowerPoint© display (88 slides) plus photocopy friendly FREE resource book (23 pages). BONUS: Separate PowerPoint: Libet and his take on Free Will (or more correctly total lack of...) a disturbing neuroscience point of view; plus a reader on Libet..... This package is economically priced, very accessible for new and experienced teachers. Each section of the main display has examination style questions, lots of think-and- respond areas for students and covers interesting topics including: Epigenetics, Neuroplasticity and Neurogenesis. The FREE resource booklet contains a wide range of extension readers. Recommended accompanying textbook: Psychology A Level Year2, The Complete Companion. Cardwell & Flanagan (Oxford Press). All you need to present this module in one package The author, Andy McCarthy is a Chartered Psychologist, experienced teacher, lecturer and publisher.
AQA Social Influence Module  (A-Level Psychology: Year 1 & AS)... Just pick up a module and go...
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AQA Social Influence Module (A-Level Psychology: Year 1 & AS)... Just pick up a module and go...

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Part of the: The ‘pick-up a module and go’ series AQA A-Level Psychology: Year 1 and AS 1) Social Influence Module Extensive PowerPoint© display (120 slides) plus photocopy friendly workbook (60 pages, PDF format) with teaching notes, resources, activities and crossword puzzles (includes solution). All you need to present this module in one package • Types of conformity • Conformity to social roles • Explanations of obedience • Authoritarian Personality • Explanations of resistance to social influence • Minority influence • Social Influence and social change The author, Andy McCarthy is a Chartered Psychologist, experienced teacher, lecturer and publisher.