In this lesson, learners develop their understanding on factors affecting attraction in romantic relationships, with a focus on Kerckhoff and Davis’ Filter theory. We start with a discussion on how we ourselves might filter out people for our relationships which leads into the filter theory. We look at the three stages (social demography, similarity in attitudes and complementarity) before applying the filter theory to scenarios. Evaluation task and follow-up discussion, MCQs, videos, true or false questions, PEEL paragraph practice, 2 kahoot quizzes and we finish with a box plenary. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you Factors affecting attraction: filter theory

In this lesson, learners are introduced to Duck’s phase model of relationship breakdown. We start with a discussion on how romantic relationships start to break down and whether stages can be identified, We then look at common ways of relationship breakdown before looking at Duck’s four phases. Application task, evaluation task and follow-up discussion, MCQs, true or false questions, 16 mark A02 exam style question and example paragraphs, self assessment grid to reflect on WWW/EBI and make improvements, kahoot quiz and we finish with a box plenary. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you Theories of romantic relationships: Duck’s phase model

In this lesson, learners are introduced to Rusbult’s investment model. We start with a discussion on what investment means before introducing the concept of Rusbult’s investment model. We look at the 3 factors involved in the model as well as additional factors that are important in aiding commitment in relationships. An application task and exam style A02 question with model answer. Evaluation task and follow-up discussion, MCQs, true or false questions, PEEL paragraph practice, kahoot quiz and we finish with a box plenary. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you Theories of romantic relationships: Rusbult’s investment model

In this double lesson, we look at the influence of early attachment on later relationships, we recap the internal working model as it is relevant. We attempt a ‘love quiz’ by Hazan and Shaver, before looking their study in 1987. A group debate task to collate evidence for their argument, research task, MCQs, video clip, evaluation task, 16 mark exam style question with mark scheme, box plenary and we end with two kahoot quizzes to recap knowledge from the whole attachment unit. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you Influence of early attachment on later relationships

In this lesson, learners develop their understanding on factors affecting attraction in romantic relationships, with a focus on physical attractiveness. We start by discussing what features might be considered physically attractive, followed by a matching up couples task which leads to a discussion on the matching hypothesis and halo effect. Evaluation task and follow-up discussion, MCQs, videos, true or false questions, 2x PEEL paragraph practice, debate task and we finish with a box plenary. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you Factors affecting attraction: physical attractiveness

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. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you Offender profiling - The bottom up approach

In this lesson, learners are introduced to genetic factors in aggression, we start by discussing whether we are born with aggression in us or whether it is learned as we grow up. We look at research into the MAOA gene, MAOA variants, XYY genotype. Various videos to engage learners in these different areas, an evaluation task, a short exam style question with a model answer. MCQs, debate task and we finish with a box plenary. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you Genetic factors in aggression

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. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

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. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you Psychological explanations - Differential association theory

In this double lesson, learners further develop their knowledge and understanding on obedience, with the focus on dispositional explanations - the authoritarian personality. We start with a hook question before discussing what the authoritarian personality is as suggested by Adorno et. al, and also how it is formed. Video clips included. We look at Adorno et. al’s study, some MCQs to consolidate before completing the F scale (questionnaire used in Adorno’s study). We then go onto an evaluation activity where students identify strengths and criticisms from given evaluation points, this can be followed with a class discussion on the points. A exam style A02 question, debate question, group task to complete learning on obedience before ending with a box plenary and kahoot quiz. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

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! Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you Schaffer & Emerson (1964) Stages of attachment

In this lesson, learners are introduced to two key animal studies of attachment - Lorenz and Harlow. We start with a ‘Do now’ retrieval task to recap knowledge from the last few lessons. We look at both key studies, with video clips to ensure engagement and understanding of these important studies. Followed by a summary task, debate, evaluation task, MCQs and true or false, a 16 mark exam style question with indicative points to help students produce a well written answer. Peer assessment grid so students can reflect on WWW and EBI before making improvements to their responses. We finish with a box plenary. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

In this lesson, learners are introduced to the influence of media on aggression. We start by having a discussion on the topic and provoke interest. We then look at a range of research which shows the influence of media, excessive tv viewing and video games in particular on aggression. Video clip, evaluation task followed by discussion, true or false qs, MCQs PEEL practice, debate task, research task and we end with a box plenary. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you Media influences on aggression

In this lesson, learners are introduced to desensitisation, disinhibition and cognitive priming. We start by having a discussion on how some professionals do their jobs that might be hard for general people due to sensitivity i.e surgeons. We then look at the concept of desensitisation, disinhibition and cognitive priming with research. We watch a trailer of straw dogs which builds into the straw dogs case study. Evaluation task and follow up discussion, MCQs, PEEl task, debate task, group presentation on the unit, kahoot quiz and we wrap it up with a box plenary! Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you Desensitisation, disinhibition, cognitive priming

In this lesson, learners are introduced to the first psychological explanation of offending - Eysenck’s theory of the criminal personality. We start by discussing personality in general and whether criminals have certain personality traits before going into the work of Hans Eysenck. We look at the key theory, the complex nature of personality traits, diagram of personality based on the personality questionnaire which students can attempt to identify their own personality. Screen villian task, videos, A02 exam style question with model answer, evaluation task and discussion, PEEL paragraph practice, true or false questions, MCQs and we end with a box plenary. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you Psychological explanations - Eysenck’s theory of the criminal personality

In this lesson, learners develop their understanding in dealing with offending behaviour with a focus on anger management. We start by discussing what makes us angry and how we deal with it. We then look at anger management techniques and the 3 stages involved. We also look at research into the effectiveness of this. 6 mark exam style A02 question, evaluation task and follow-up discussion, MCQs, anger management test, true or false questions, PEEL paragraph practice, kahoot quiz and we finish with a box plenary. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you Dealing with offending behaviour: Anger management

In this lesson, learners develop their understanding in dealing with offending behaviour with a focus on restorative justice. We start by discussing whether the concept of restorative justice can work. We look the process in more detail before applying it to a case study. 16 mark exam style with A02, evaluation task and follow-up discussion, MCQs, video, true or false questions, PEEL paragraph practice, kahoot quiz and we finish with a box plenary. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you Dealing with offending behaviour: Restorative justice

In this lesson, learners are introduced to the second psychological explanation of offending - Cognitive explanation. We start by discussing morality which leads into Lawrence Kohlberg’s theory of moral development. We look at the stages of moral development before applying it to a real life case (Heinz Dilemma). We then look the link between offending and Kohlberg’s model, cognitive distortions such as hostile attribution bias and minimalisation. 4 mark exam style question, ‘how moral are you?’ test, evaluation task and discussion, PEEL paragraph practice, true or false questions, MCQs and we wrap it up with a box plenary. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you Psychological explanations - Cognitive explanation

In this lesson, learners are introduced to the fourth and final psychological explanation of offending - Psychodynamic explanation We start by discussing how childhood attachments and relationships might influence offending behaviour later on in life. We then briefly look at the id, ego and superego, with emphasis on the different types of superego, which influence offending behaviour. We look at defence mechanisms, Bowblby’s maternal deprivation theory and his 44 juvenile thieves study. True or false questions, evaluation task and discussion, PEEL paragraph practice, MCQs and we finish with a box plenary. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you Psychological explanations - Psychodynamic explanations

In this lesson, learners develop their understanding on the explanations of obedience, with the emphasis on the agentic state, autonomous state and legitimacy of authority. We start with some thought provoking questions, before looking at agency theory in more detail with videos and visuals. We also look at a key study by Hofling et. al (1966) on nurses and their obedience to doctors that are asking them to administer high doses of an unknown drug. Some true or false questions, MCQ, evaluation points, 4 mark question with model answer, 16 mark essay practice with guidance and indicative points followed by self/peer assessment grid, so students can reflect on their essays and make improvements. We finish off with a box plenary. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you