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Welcome! I am a Business, Economics and Psychology teacher working in London, examining for GCSE & A-Level and providing high quality resources so your students can enjoy and thrive in the study of these beautiful subjects. Positive reviews are much appreciated. School purchase orders can be emailed to zee.tes@hotmail.com - Zee
In this lesson, learners are introduced to the last two definitions of abnormality.
We start with a discussion on what ‘normal’ is, we look at examples of people that might be considered abnormal or unusual and relate this to the definitions of abnormality in psychology. Application task, evaluation task and follow-up discussion, video, MCQs, true or false questions, 6 mark A02 exam style question with indicative points, PEEL paragraph practice, debate question and we finish with a box plenary.
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Definitions of abnormality - failure to function adequately and deviation from ideal mental health
In this lesson, learners develop their understanding further on depression, with an emphasis on the treatment for depression through cognitive approaches such as CBT.
We start with a discussion on how depression might be treated without the use of drugs, we then look at Beck’s cognitive therapy (CBT) and Ellis’ rational emotive behaviour therapy (REBT). Application task, video, MCQs, true or false questions, 16 mark exam style question and self assessment grid for students to reflect and make improvements on, debate question and we finish with a box plenary.
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Cognitive approach - Treating depression
This lesson introduces learners to the famous Asch experiment and we start by carrying out the experiment in class as a starter (instructions at the start). After carrying out the study, students can watch the study in action while getting the key information down on aims, method, results and conclusions. We then look at Asch’s extended study which was done 4 years later by Asch on variations that can affect conformity such as group size, unanimity and task difficulty. Some questions to consolidate learning through MCQs and true or false before we look at evaluating Asch’s study. A 4 mark exam style question for students to attempt, model answer provided to compare answers before finishing with a debate and box plenary.
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This lesson introduces learners to the role of the father. We start by discussing what the role of the father might be and how it has changed, before looking at numerous studies with different findings on the role of the father. Knowledge is consolidated through some multiple choice questions and true or false statements. Students complete an evaluation task before we go through evaluation points as a class to fill any gaps in understanding. A debate task, exam style question and model answer to help with self/peer assessment. Finally, we end with a box plenary.
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In this lesson, learners are introduced to eyewitness testimony with a focus on misleading information.
We start by watching some engaging videos to highlight our weaknesses when observing or eyewitnessing. We then look into factors that influence accuracy of EWT such as leading questions and post event discussion. We replicate Loftus and Palmer’s (1974) study in class by watching the car smash/hit video and asking how fast the cars were travelling before discussing the research. Evaluation task and follow-up discussion, videos, MCQs, true or false questions, 4 mark exam style question with mark scheme, PEEL paragraph practice and we finish with a box plenary.
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Eyewitness testimony - misleading information
In this lesson, learners develop their understanding further on phobias, with an emphasis on the treatment for phobias.
We start with a discussion on how we might overcome phobias, we then look at the two main treatments - systematic desensitisation and flooding. Application task, videos, MCQs, true or false questions, 3 mark exam style question and we finish with a box plenary.
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Behavioural approach - Treating phobias
This lesson introduces learners to the topic of Obedience, as investigated by Milgram in 1963. We start off with some quick activities to engage students into the topic of obedience before looking at what obedience actually is. We then introduce Stanley Milgram, his motivation for studying obedience, the details of his study, conclusions and evaluation. Video tasks and a sheet to complete while watching the video, so students can extract the key information from this study, rather than just telling the students. Some consolidation questions and an evaluation activity before finishing off with a box plenary.
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In this lesson, learners develop their understanding on phobias, with an emphasis on the behavioural approach in explaining phobias.
We start with a discussion on where phobias come from then go on to explaining how they might be formed through classical and operant conditioning (the two process model) We look at the ‘little albert’ experiment to get a deeper insight into the concept. Application task, video, MCQs, true or false questions, 4 mark exam style question and 16 mark A02 exam style question with mark scheme, debate question and we finish with a box plenary.
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Behavioural approach - Explaining phobias
In this lesson, learners are introduced to the third psychological explanation of offending - Differential association theory.
We start with a video clip to introduce offending through learning from others. We then look at Sutherland’s differential association theory, the two factors of offending, socialisation and offending, a short exam style question with a model answer, evaluation task and discussion, PEEL paragraph practice, MCQs, true or false questions, debate task, kahoot quiz and we end with a box plenary.
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Psychological explanations - Differential association theory
In this lesson, learners are introduced to depression and the behavioural, emotional and cognitive characteristics of it.
We start with a discussion on the difference between sadness and depression, we look at the definition and categories of depression that exist. We then focus on the characteristics of depression. Application task, videos, MCQs, true or false questions, 4 mark exam style question with mark scheme, PEEL paragraph practice, kahoot quiz and we finish with a box plenary.
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Depression
This lesson introduces learners to Schaffer and Emerson’s (1964) study on the stages of attachment. We start by going over the procedure and results of the study which led to the formation of the four stages of attachment. This is consolidated with a video and some MCQs before we evaluate the stages of attachment. Followed by some short exam style questions for further consolidation of the topic. A group roleplay task to demonstrate the four stages before ending with a bingo!
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Schaffer & Emerson (1964) Stages of attachment
In this lesson, learners develop their understanding on depression, with an emphasis on the cognitive approach in explaining depression.
We start with a discussion on how depression could be explained in 3 stages or steps, this leads to the discussion on Beck’s negative triad and Ellis’ ABC model. Application task, videos, MCQs, true or false questions, PEEL paragraph practice and we finish with a box plenary.
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Cognitive approach - Explaining depression
In this lesson, learners are introduced to phobias and their behavioural, emotional and cognitive characteristics.
We start with a discussion on what phobias are, what types students are aware of before looking at the characteristics of phobias. Application task, videos, MCQs, true or false questions, 4 mark exam style question with answer, PEEL paragraph practice, kahoot quiz and we finish with a box plenary.
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Phobias
This bundle for AQA A Level Psychology Psychopathology is the ultimate pack for teachers delivering this course. New for 2023. The highest quality, unrivalled lesson experiences from start to finish. This can be delivered over around 11 lessons. The bundle is structured as follows:
L1 Definitions of abnormality 1
L2 Definitions of abnormality 2
L3 Phobias
L4 Depression
L5 Obsessive-compulsive disorder
L6 Behavioural approach - explaining phobias
L7 Behavioural approach - treating phobias
L8 Cognitive approach - explaining depression
L9 Cognitive approach - treating depression
L10 Biological approach - explaining OCD
L11 Biological approach - treating OCD
Filled with a variety of activities, real life examples, videos, exam questions, model answers, marking grids so students can self/peer assess to identify WWW and EBI with their responses before making improvements. Kahoot quizzes and box plenaries to consolidate learning in an engaging way.
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In this lesson, learners develop their understanding on obsessive compulsive disorder, with an emphasis on the biological approach in explaining OCD.
We start by looking at the genetic susceptibility to OCD and candidate genes which may be involved, we then look at neural explanations such as the role of serotonin. Application task, videos, MCQs, true or false questions, A01 and A03 exam style question with indicative content and self assessment grid so students can reflect on WWW/EBI in order to make improvements, and we finish with a box plenary.
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Biological approach - Explaining OCD
In this lesson, learners are introduced to the bottom-up approach to offender profiling, following on from the top-down approach.
We start by discussing what the bottom-up approach might involve before looking into the two branches of the approach - investigative psychology and geographic profiling. We look at a case study on ‘the railway rapist’ and a video on the Rachel Nickell case. Evaluation task and discussion, MCWs, a 16 mark exam style question with example paragraphs, peer assessment grid so students can reflect on WWW/EBI and make improvements. True or false questions, a debate task, 2 kahoot quizzes and we finish with a box plenary.
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Offender profiling - The bottom up approach
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In this free lesson, learners are introduced to the evolutionary explanations for partner preferences, including the relationship between sexual selection and human reproductive behaviour.
We start by discussing what relationships are, what attracts individuals to others and traits that we might look for, we then look at sexual selection from an evolutionary perspective, intersexual and intrasexual selection, and reproductive strategies based on gender. Evaluation task and follow-up discussion, MCQs, video, true or false questions, 16 mark exam style question, peer assessment grid to reflect on WWW/EBI, PEEL paragraph practice and we finish with a box plenary.
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Evolutionary explanations for partner preferences
This free lesson introduces learners to the topic of attachment, with focus on caregiver-infant interactions. We start off by discussing what an attachment is, people we may have attachments with and behaviours shown between people with attachments. We then focus on reciprocity and interactional synchrony, relevant videos included, some MCQs to consolidate the key knowledge. An evaluation task and research task before we end with a box plenary.
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Caregiver infant interactions
In this free lesson, learners are introduced to aggression, with emphasis on neural and hormonal mechanisms in aggression such as the limbic system, serotonin and testosterone. We look at each to gain a deeper understanding, with videos. True or false questions, evaluation task sheet, MCQs, pratice writing some paragraphs for an exam style question and a box plenary to end with
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Neural and hormonal mechanisms in aggression
