Welcome to JB Resources on TES!
At JB Resources, our mission is to empower educators and students with top-tier educational materials specifically crafted for GCSE and A-Level Psychology. Our comprehensive collection is designed to cater to the diverse needs of the classroom, ensuring each lesson is interactive, thorough, and up-to-date. From complete topic bundles to individual lessons, we provide resources that make learning both enjoyable and effective.
Welcome to JB Resources on TES!
At JB Resources, our mission is to empower educators and students with top-tier educational materials specifically crafted for GCSE and A-Level Psychology. Our comprehensive collection is designed to cater to the diverse needs of the classroom, ensuring each lesson is interactive, thorough, and up-to-date. From complete topic bundles to individual lessons, we provide resources that make learning both enjoyable and effective.
To request lessons, provide feedback or if you have had any issues opening any resources of my resources, please feel free to contact me on jb_resources@outlook.com (responses are usually very prompt).
Key content included:
Key questions
Social Learning Theory (SLT)
Modelling
Vicarious Reinforcement
The Role of the Media
Identification and Reinforcement
Activity: Key Term Define
Key Study: Dittmar et al. (2006)
Evaluation worksheet
Evaluation points
Exam practice: 8 Mark Question
Mark scheme
Plenary: Video - What caused Jodie’s eating disorder?
To request lessons, provide feedback or if you have had any issues opening any resources of my resources, please feel free to contact me on jb_resources@outlook.com (responses are usually very prompt).
Key content included:
Key questions
Video: Nicotine - What is nicotine?
The desensitisation hypothesis
Video: Tobacco addiction
The Dopamine Hypothesis
The Nicotine Regulation Model
Withdrawal, Dependence and Tolerance
Exam practice: Short answer question, Application question
Evaluation worksheet
Evaluation points
Exam practice: Evaluation question
Plenary: The desensitisation hypothesis
To request lessons, provide feedback or if you have had any issues opening any resources of my resources, please feel free to contact me on jb_resources@outlook.com (responses are usually very prompt).
Key content included:
Key questions
What is gambling addiction?
Signs and symptoms of gambling addiction?
Video: A gambling addiction story
Vicarious reinfrocement
Direct positive and negative reinforcement
Partial reinforcement
Variable reinforcement
Cue reactivity
Activity: Key Term Define
Exam practice: Short Answer Question
Evaluation worksheet
Evaluation points
Exam practice: Evaluation worksheet
Plenary: Inside the Brain of a Gambling Addict
This fully editable lesson on Cognitive Theories of Job Motivation and Satisfaction delves into the internal thought processes influencing workplace behaviour. Aligned with the OxfordAQA International A-Level Psychology (9685) specification, this resource equips students with the tools to critically assess how cognitive perspectives explain job motivation and satisfaction.
Key Features:
Comprehensive Lesson Slides: These slides present a detailed exploration of cognitive theories of motivation, such as Expectancy Theory (Vroom), Goal-Setting Theory (Locke and Latham), and Equity Theory (Adams). Key concepts are supported with real-world examples, interactive Think-Pair-Share questions, and clear visual aids. Students will understand the relationship between effort, outcomes, and perceptions in workplace motivation.
Interactive Activities: Includes “Do Now” tasks to engage students from the start, such as identifying rewards that motivate personal effort. Additional Think-Pair-Share questions and class discussions encourage critical thinking, such as evaluating the role of fairness or goal-setting strategies in job performance.
Evaluation and Assessment Materials: The resource includes worksheets to analyse strengths and limitations of each theory, structured extension tasks (e.g., the impact of goal-setting on employee well-being), and practice questions aligned with exam-style prompts. For example, students apply theories like Goal-Setting to practical scenarios, such as improving supermarket operations.
This fully editable lesson on Need Theory explores the dynamics of job motivation and satisfaction, highlighting how intrinsic and extrinsic factors drive behaviour in the workplace. Aligned with the OxfordAQA International A-Level Psychology (9685) specification, this lesson equips students with the knowledge to critically evaluate motivational theories and apply them in organisational contexts.
Key Features:
Comprehensive Lesson Slides: These slides provide a detailed overview of Need Theory, including core concepts such as intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, and McClelland’s Theory of Needs. Real-world examples, interactive Think-Pair-Share questions, and visuals aid students in understanding how workplace factors influence employee motivation and satisfaction.
Interactive Activities: Students engage with “Do Now” prompts to reflect on personal experiences of motivation and explore its factors. Structured extension questions and discussions encourage deeper thinking about how needs differ across individuals and cultures, helping students connect theoretical ideas to practical scenarios.
Evaluation and Assessment Materials: The lesson includes an evaluation worksheet for analysing the strengths and limitations of Need Theory, with tasks structured around the PEEE (Point, Evidence, Explanation, Evaluation) format. Exam-style questions challenge students to apply Need Theory to realistic workplace situations, ensuring thorough preparation for assessments.
This fully editable lesson on Computer-Mediated Communication (CMC) explores the nature and impact of digital communication on interpersonal interactions, particularly within professional settings. Aligned with the OxfordAQA International A-Level Psychology (9685) specification, this lesson helps students understand how electronic devices affect social exchanges and relationships, covering both advantages and limitations of digital communication.
Key Features:
Comprehensive Lesson Slides: The slides provide a thorough introduction to CMC, detailing its main features and effects on social interactions. Students learn about various forms of CMC—such as email, social media, and video calls—and examine core concepts like self-disclosure and ‘gating’. Visual aids and real-world examples help students grasp the psychological and social implications of CMC, such as reduced non-verbal cues and changes in communication style.
Interactive Activities: Engaging “Do Now” prompts invite students to reflect on their experiences with electronic communication and consider its differences from face-to-face interactions. Think-Pair-Share discussions and structured extension questions encourage critical thinking on topics like the long-term impact of CMC on relationships and its role in fostering or hindering social connections. Students explore scenarios involving CMC, such as using email for professional feedback, to contextualize theoretical concepts.
Evaluation Points and Assessment Materials: The lesson includes structured PEEE (Point, Evidence, Explanation, Evaluation) tasks to deepen students’ critical analysis skills. Evaluation questions address the strengths and limitations of email communication, covering points like accessibility, non-verbal cue absence, egocentrism, and the ‘online disinhibition effect’. Additionally, exam-style questions provide practical application opportunities, such as explaining the benefits of face-to-face communication over email in specific scenarios.
This fully editable lesson on Cultural Differences in Personal Space delves into the impact of spatial boundaries on social interactions, highlighting how cultural norms shape interpersonal distances. Aligned with the OxfordAQA International A-Level Psychology (9685) specification, this lesson guides students in understanding the biological and cultural factors that influence personal space preferences.
Key Features:
Comprehensive Lesson Slides: The slides cover foundational aspects of personal space, introducing Edward T. Hall’s proxemics theory and his four zones of interpersonal distance (intimate, personal, social, and public). Students explore cultural variations in personal space requirements, such as differences between individualist and collectivist societies. Visual aids and real-life examples help illustrate the social implications of spatial boundaries in various cultural contexts.
Interactive Activities: Thought-provoking “Do Now” prompts engage students in reflecting on their own personal space preferences, while extension questions encourage them to consider whether personal space is biologically or culturally driven. Structured Think-Pair-Share discussions on scenarios involving personal space in crowded settings and social contexts allow students to apply proxemics theory practically, deepening their understanding of cultural differences.
Evaluation Points and Assessment Materials: The lesson includes structured PEEE (Point, Evidence, Explanation, Evaluation) tasks to support critical evaluation. Students examine limitations of personal space research, including over-reliance on laboratory-based studies and the overlooked role of vertical space. Recent advances in virtual reality technology, which offer more realistic insights, are also discussed. Exam-style questions allow students to assess the strengths and limitations of proxemics and consider biological influences on personal space behaviours.
This fully editable lesson on Non-Verbal Communication examines the crucial role of non-verbal cues in interpersonal interactions, with a focus on cultural differences and universal expressions. Aligned with the OxfordAQA International A-Level Psychology (9685) specification, this lesson guides students in understanding how gestures, facial expressions, and other non-verbal signals impact communication in various contexts.
Key Features:
Comprehensive Lesson Slides: The slides cover essential aspects of non-verbal communication, including types of non-verbal cues such as kinesics, oculesics, proxemics, and facial expressions. Students explore how non-verbal communication shapes first impressions and facilitates cross-cultural interactions, drawing on key studies like Ekman’s research on universal facial expressions. Visual aids and structured explanations illustrate the role of non-verbal cues in both personal and professional settings.
Interactive Activities: Engaging “Do Now” and “Extension” prompts encourage students to consider the role of non-verbal cues in digital communication versus face-to-face interactions. Scenario-based questions, such as advising Mimi on the importance of non-verbal cues in a job interview, allow students to apply theories and concepts practically. Additional discussions focus on how facial expressions convey universal emotions, facilitating an understanding of both cultural universals and differences in non-verbal communication.
Evaluation Points and Assessment Materials: The lesson includes structured PEEE (Point, Evidence, Explanation, Evaluation) tasks to help students critically assess theories on non-verbal communication. Evaluation worksheets address strengths and limitations of Ekman’s research, covering aspects like the biological basis of emotions and the influence of cultural norms on expression. Exam-style questions reinforce understanding, prompting students to explain findings in cross-cultural studies and apply knowledge of universal facial expressions.
This fully editable lesson on Group Membership Effects explores how group belonging shapes individual behaviour, with a focus on deindividuation and in-group/out-group dynamics. Aligned with the OxfordAQA International A-Level Psychology (9685) specification, this lesson provides insights into the psychological processes that drive behaviours within groups, helping students understand how social identities impact attitudes and actions.
Key Features:
Comprehensive Lesson Slides: The slides detail foundational concepts in group psychology, including deindividuation and in-group/out-group effects. Students explore how deindividuation leads to a loss of self-awareness and increases the likelihood of extreme behaviours, as illustrated by classic studies like Zimbardo’s Stanford Prison Experiment and Sherif’s Robbers Cave Experiment. Visual aids and structured explanations help students grasp the implications of group membership in real-world contexts, such as workplaces and social environments.
Interactive Activities: Thought-provoking “Do Now” prompts and Think-Pair-Share discussions engage students, encouraging them to reflect on their own group affiliations and how these may influence their behaviour. Scenario-based questions, like analysing why Ken from the burger restaurant has negative feelings toward workers in the neighbouring pizza restaurant, allow students to apply theories such as deindividuation and social identity theory to practical examples.
Evaluation Points and Assessment Materials: The lesson includes structured PEEE (Point, Evidence, Explanation, Evaluation) tasks to help students critically assess theories on group membership. Evaluation worksheets explore the strengths and limitations of deindividuation and social identity theory, addressing aspects like cultural influences and ethical considerations. Exam-style questions further reinforce understanding, challenging students to apply theoretical concepts to real-life situations where group dynamics shape behaviour.
This fully editable lesson examines the roles of endogenous pacemakers and exogenous zeitgebers in regulating biological rhythms, particularly focusing on the sleep-wake cycle and related research studies. Designed using the OxfordAQA International A-level Psychology (9685) specification, this lesson provides in-depth coverage of key concepts and research findings.
Key Features:
Comprehensive Lesson Slides: Covers the principles of endogenous pacemakers, such as the suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN), and exogenous zeitgebers, including the role of light in resetting biological rhythms. The slides explain how these systems interact to regulate circadian rhythms and explore key studies, including Michel Siffre’s Cave Study (1975) and Stephan and Zucker’s research (1972) on the effects of SCN damage. Students will gain insight into how biological rhythms operate and the consequences of disruptions in these systems.
Interactive Activities: Engages students with a “Do Now” activity, asking them to consider how their body might adapt if isolated from light and clocks for several days. The lesson also includes a comparison table that encourages students to evaluate the methodological strengths and weaknesses of Siffre’s and Stephan and Zucker’s studies. Think-Pair-Share discussions and structured questions throughout help students apply their understanding to real-life examples, such as the impact of light on sleep patterns.
Assessment Materials: Includes exam-style questions with model answers, asking students to describe and evaluate research into circadian rhythms. Students will critically assess the strengths and limitations of key studies and evaluate ethical issues, such as the use of animals in research and the long-term psychological effects on human participants. This helps students develop skills needed for higher-level evaluation in psychology exams.
This fully editable lesson on Decision-Making in Groups explores the psychological processes that shape group decisions, with a focus on concepts such as group polarisation, risky shift, and groupthink. Aligned with the OxfordAQA International A-Level Psychology (9685) specification, this lesson provides insights into how group dynamics can lead to extreme, risky, or biased outcomes, impacting real-world settings like juries and organisational teams.
Key Features:
Comprehensive Lesson Slides: The slides cover essential theories of group decision-making, detailing concepts such as group polarisation, the risky shift phenomenon, and groupthink. Students learn how these processes influence collective behaviour, with real-world examples like jury decisions and political deliberations. Visual aids and case studies, such as Janis’ analysis of historical policy failures, help illustrate how group dynamics affect decision-making.
Interactive Activities: Engaging activities, including “Do Now” prompts and structured Think-Pair-Share discussions, encourage students to consider why individuals may act differently in groups than alone. Scenario-based questions and extensions, such as analysing the factors influencing extreme decision-making in climate change discussions, allow students to apply theories of group polarisation and risky shift to practical contexts. Additional questions contrast online and offline group settings, examining how factors like anonymity impact polarisation.
Evaluation Points and Assessment Materials: The lesson includes structured PEEE (Point, Evidence, Explanation, Evaluation) tasks, enabling students to critically evaluate group decision-making theories. Evaluation worksheets cover strengths and limitations of groupthink, group polarisation, and risky shift, addressing aspects like cultural variability, empirical challenges, and the influence of group cohesiveness. Exam-style questions reinforce understanding, challenging students to explain factors that influence group decisions and analyse real-world examples where group processes led to poor outcomes.
This fully editable lesson on Social Facilitation and Social Loafing examines the impact of group processes on individual performance, emphasising how the presence of others can either enhance or hinder productivity. Aligned with the OxfordAQA International A-Level Psychology (9685) specification, this lesson guides students in understanding the factors that influence behavior within group settings, especially in organisational and educational contexts.
Key Features:
Comprehensive Lesson Slides: The slides provide an in-depth exploration of social facilitation and social loafing, introducing foundational theories and key studies such as Triplett’s (1897) cycling experiment and Ringelmann’s (1913) rope-pulling study. Through structured content, students examine how these theories apply to real-world scenarios, highlighting factors like task complexity and group size that impact individual effort and group productivity.
Interactive Activities: Engaging “Do Now” questions and Think-Pair-Share discussions encourage students to consider the implications of group dynamics in different settings. Structured activities include analysing scenarios where social facilitation and social loafing are evident, such as Kai and Tyler’s performances in a school drama production, allowing students to apply theories using the PEE (Point, Evidence, Explanation) format. Extension questions further challenge students to differentiate between online and face-to-face group interactions.
Evaluation Points and Assessment Materials: The lesson includes PEEE (Point, Evidence, Explanation, Evaluation) tasks and exam-style questions to support critical analysis. Evaluation tasks cover strengths and limitations of social facilitation and social loafing, addressing aspects like individual differences, cultural relativity, and practical applications in workplace productivity. Additional questions on social loafing explore the influence of group size and accountability measures, providing students with structured opportunities to deepen their evaluative skills.
This fully editable lesson covers key sleep disorders, including insomnia and narcolepsy, exploring their symptoms, causes, and treatments. Designed using the OxfordAQA International A-level Psychology (9685) specification, this lesson provides an in-depth understanding of sleep disorders, with real-world applications and case studies.
Key Features:
Comprehensive Lesson Slides: The lesson covers major sleep disorders such as insomnia and narcolepsy, detailing their symptoms, underlying causes (e.g., neurotransmitters like orexin in narcolepsy), and various treatment options (e.g., CBT for insomnia, stimulant medications for narcolepsy). The slides also include relevant research, such as Gregory et al. (2006) on the role of circadian rhythms in insomnia, providing insights into the biological and psychological aspects of these disorders.
Interactive Activities: Engages students through a multiple-choice quiz (MCQ) where they can hold up A, B, C, or D cards to answer questions related to sleep disorders, such as identifying symptoms of narcolepsy or treatments for insomnia. The quiz serves as a quick assessment tool, allowing students to consolidate their understanding of key concepts. The lesson also includes case studies, such as Imran’s experience with insomnia, which encourages students to apply their knowledge by explaining real-life scenarios using psychological theory.
Assessment Materials: Includes exam-style questions with model answers to assess students’ ability to describe and evaluate research into sleep disorders. Questions cover key areas such as symptoms of insomnia, genetic and personality factors in insomnia, and evaluating research on narcolepsy, helping students prepare for exam-level analysis and evaluation of sleep disorders.
This fully editable lesson focuses on the restoration theories of sleep and the role of sleep in memory consolidation. Designed using the OxfordAQA International A-level Psychology (9685) specification, this lesson explores how sleep aids in physical and brain recovery as well as its impact on different types of memory.
Key Features:
Comprehensive Lesson Slides: The lesson covers key restoration theories proposed by Oswald (1966) and Horne (1980), explaining how REM and NREM sleep serve different restorative functions. Students will learn about the role of sleep in brain recovery, supported by case studies like those of Peter Tripp and Randy Gardner, and examine how sleep deprivation affects cognitive and physical functioning. Additionally, the lesson explains the role of REM and NREM sleep in memory consolidation, differentiating between declarative and procedural memory, and features studies by Karni et al. (1994) and Walker et al. (2002).
Interactive Activities: Engages students through a “Do Now” activity that prompts them to think about the effects of sleep deprivation on the brain and body. The lesson also features “Check it” questions that assess understanding, such as explaining the differences between Oswald’s and Horne’s models, evaluating the findings from sleep deprivation studies, and analysing the role of sleep in memory consolidation. Think-Pair-Share discussions and application questions throughout the lesson encourage deeper engagement with the material.
Assessment Materials: Includes exam-style questions with model answers, such as describing and evaluating the restoration theory of sleep, and explaining how motivation can affect performance during sleep deprivation. These materials help students apply theoretical knowledge and prepare for evaluation questions in exams, focusing on both strengths and limitations of the restoration theories.
This fully editable lesson explores the evolutionary explanations for the functions of sleep, focusing on how ecological factors, predator-prey relationships, and energy conservation influence sleep patterns across species. Designed using the OxfordAQA International A-level Psychology (9685) specification, this lesson provides a detailed understanding of sleep’s adaptive role in survival.
Key Features:
Comprehensive Lesson Slides: The lesson covers key evolutionary theories of sleep, including the predator-prey hypothesis by Meddis (1975) and the hibernation theory by Webb (1982). Students will learn how factors such as an animal’s size, ecological niche, and predator-prey status affect sleep duration. The lesson includes research by Allison and Cicchetti (1976) and Lesku et al. (2005), highlighting how correlational studies have shaped our understanding of the relationship between brain mass, sleep duration, and REM sleep.
Interactive Activities: Students engage with a “Do Now” activity that prompts them to think critically about whether sleep is always beneficial for animals. The lesson also features “Check it” questions throughout to assess understanding, including tasks that ask students to explain ecological niches, evaluate research findings, and critically assess the limitations of correlational and captivity-based studies.
Assessment Materials: Includes exam-style questions with model answers, such as explaining evolutionary functions of sleep and identifying limitations of using animal studies to investigate sleep. These assessment materials guide students in applying their knowledge to real-world examples and prepare them for answering both application and evaluation questions on this topic.
This fully editable lesson focuses on the different stages and characteristics of sleep, including both non-REM (NREM) and REM sleep. Designed using the OxfordAQA International A-level Psychology (9685) specification, this lesson explores the nature of sleep, the biological rhythms that regulate it, and key research findings.
Key Features:
Comprehensive Lesson Slides: The lesson covers the different stages of sleep, from light NREM sleep to deep slow-wave sleep and REM sleep. Students will learn how each stage is characterised by unique brainwave patterns and physiological changes, with a focus on EEG readings. Key studies, including the work of Aserinsky and Kleitman (1953), are highlighted, providing insight into how sleep cycles operate as ultradian rhythms. The lesson also addresses the role of circadian rhythms and neurotransmitters in sleep regulation.
Interactive Activities: Students engage in a “Do Now” activity that prompts them to consider how sleep deprivation affects their body. The lesson includes a detailed summary activity where students complete a chart outlining the stages of NREM and REM sleep. Additionally, the lesson incorporates a quiz using ABCD cards to assess understanding, allowing for instant feedback and class discussion on the key differences between the stages of sleep.
Assessment Materials: Includes exam-style questions with model answers that assess understanding of NREM and REM sleep. Questions prompt students to explain differences between sleep stages, interpret EEG data, and identify key features of REM sleep such as muscle paralysis and vivid dreaming. This encourages critical thinking and exam readiness.
This fully editable lesson explores the impact of disrupting biological rhythms, focusing on the effects of shift work and jet lag. Designed using the OxfordAQA International A-level Psychology (9685) specification, this lesson helps students understand how modern lifestyle factors can desynchronise circadian rhythms and the potential health consequences.
Key Features:
Comprehensive Lesson Slides: The lesson covers how biological rhythms are disrupted by factors such as shift work and jet lag. Students will learn about the role of endogenous pacemakers (internal body clocks) and exogenous zeitgebers (external cues such as light) in regulating circadian rhythms. Key studies, including Davis et al. (2001) on shift work and Cho et al. (2000) on jet lag, are discussed, providing insights into the effects of misaligned biological rhythms on health, performance, and well-being.
Interactive Activities: Engages students with a “Do Now” activity that prompts them to reflect on the consequences of disrupted sleep schedules. Throughout the lesson, Think-Pair-Share discussions encourage students to consider real-world scenarios, such as the experiences of night-shift workers and frequent travellers. Case studies like “Sam the Policewoman” provide opportunities for students to apply their knowledge of pacemakers and zeitgebers to practical examples, fostering critical thinking.
Assessment Materials: Includes exam-style questions with model answers to assess students’ understanding of the effects of shift work and jet lag. Students will evaluate research, discuss strategies for minimising the negative impacts (such as forward shift rotation and light management), and critically engage with the evidence, helping them develop the analytical skills required for psychology exams.
This fully editable lesson focuses on the different types of biological rhythms, including circadian, infradian, and ultradian rhythms, as well as the roles of endogenous pacemakers and exogenous zeitgebers in regulating these processes. Designed using the OxfordAQA International A-level Psychology (9685) specification, this lesson provides a thorough understanding of biological rhythms with real-life examples and engaging activities.
Key Features:
Comprehensive Lesson Slides: Covers the essential types of biological rhythms, including circadian (e.g., the sleep-wake cycle), infradian (e.g., the menstrual cycle), and ultradian rhythms (e.g., REM and NREM sleep cycles). The slides also explain the roles of endogenous pacemakers, such as the suprachiasmatic nucleus, and exogenous zeitgebers, like light, in regulating these cycles. The lesson explores how disruptions to these rhythms can lead to disorders like Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and sleep disturbances.
Interactive Activities: Engages students through a “Do Now” activity that asks them to identify examples of circadian rhythms in everyday life, followed by Think-Pair-Share discussions on biological rhythms’ impact on behavior and physiological processes. The lesson also includes matching key terms and concepts to reinforce learning. Students will apply their understanding to questions like how body clocks influence daily functioning and the effects of environmental cues like light on our internal clocks.
Assessment Materials: Includes exam-style questions with model answers to evaluate understanding of biological rhythms. These questions ask students to differentiate between circadian, infradian, and ultradian rhythms, describe the role of exogenous zeitgebers, and assess the strengths and weaknesses of using case studies to study biological rhythms.
This fully editable lesson is designed for the AQA A-Level Specification (June 2019), focusing on Zimbardo’s Stanford Prison Experiment (1971) and its exploration of conformity to social roles. This resource provides students with an in-depth analysis of the procedures, findings, and critical evaluation of Zimbardo’s study, emphasizing ethical considerations and real-world applications.
Key Features:
Comprehensive Lesson Slides: Covers Zimbardo’s Stanford Prison Experiment, including participant recruitment, procedures, and the behaviour of both prisoners and guards. Key findings and conclusions are explored in detail.
Interactive Video Activities: Features a video question sheet to accompany a video on Zimbardo’s research, prompting students to analyze the recruitment, treatment, and behaviour of participants during the study.
Assessment Materials: Includes practice exam questions such as outlining Zimbardo’s research and discussing two limitations of the study, with model answers provided to support exam preparation.
Critical Evaluation: Students engage in evaluating the ethical issues, sample bias, and dispositional influences present in Zimbardo’s research, exploring the extent to which the study’s findings can be generalized to real-life scenarios like prison environments.
This lesson resource is well-suited for classroom instruction or independent study, providing a comprehensive approach to understanding social influence and the power of situational factors on human behaviour.
This fully editable lesson is designed for the AQA A-Level Specification (June 2019), focusing on Minority Influence within the topic of Social Influence. It explores how a minority can impact the beliefs and behaviors of the majority through the processes of consistency, commitment, and flexibility. With engaging activities, critical evaluations, and research-based examples such as Moscovici’s blue-green slide study, students will develop a thorough understanding of minority influence in social settings.
Key Features:
Comprehensive Lesson Slides: Introduces students to key concepts of minority influence, including the roles of consistency, commitment, and flexibility. Real-world examples like the Civil Rights Movement and LGBTQ+ rights are used to illustrate the power of minority influence in driving social change.
Interactive Activities: Includes a variety of engaging activities, such as a “Do Now” prompt, think-pair-share discussions, and case studies. Students analyze how minority groups can lead to internalization and long-lasting attitude changes using concepts like the snowball effect and deeper processing.
Research-Based Insights: Provides a detailed analysis of Moscovici’s blue-green slide study, explaining how consistency in a minority’s viewpoint can lead to greater influence. Research from Wood et al. and Martin et al. is also used to highlight key findings on minority influence.
Assessment Materials: Features exam practice questions that challenge students to apply their understanding of conformity and minority influence to hypothetical scenarios. For example, they are asked to explain how a small group of students could convince their peers to adopt an environmentally-friendly initiative using the key principles of minority influence.
Critical Evaluation: Students are encouraged to critically evaluate the strengths and limitations of research into minority influence, including the artificial nature of tasks like identifying the color of slides and the challenges of studying minority influence in real-world settings.
This resource is ideal for both classroom teaching and independent study, equipping students with a comprehensive understanding of how minority groups can drive social change and influence majority opinions.