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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 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 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.
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Psychological explanations - Cognitive explanation
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.
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Psychological explanations - Eysenck’s theory of the criminal personality
In this lesson, learners are introduced to the second biological explanation of offending - genetic and neural explanations.
We start by discussing how the brains of offenders might differ from others, leading into research from twin studies, adoption studies, brain structure differences and mirror neurons. Videos, true or false questions, evaluation task and discussion, PEEL paragraph practice, MCQs, debate task, 16 mark exam style question with indicative points, peer assessment grid to reflect on WWW and EBI. We end with a box plenary.
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Biological explanation - genetic and neural explanations
In this lesson, learners are introduced to the first biological explanation of offending - a historical approach looking at Lombroso’s atavistic form.
We start by looking at some images to judge whether we can identify criminals from appearance only. We then look into Lombroso’s theory, research and findings from his examination of skulls. Video, true or false, MCQs, evaluation task and discussion, PEEL paragraph practice, exam style question with indicative points, kahoot quiz and we finish with a box plenary.
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Biological explanation - an historical approach (atavistic features)
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
In this free lesson, learners are introduced to forensic psychology by focusing on top-down offender profiling.
We start by discussing what crime is and whether a crime scene can help to identify the type of criminal that may have committed the offence. We them focus on the top-down approach to offender profiling, we look into organised vs disorganised offenders, followed by a discussion and video on the Ted Bundy case. Evaluation task and discussion, PEEL task, true or false questions, MCQs and we end with a box plenary.
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Offender profiling - The top down approach
This bundle for AQA A Level Psychology Aggression 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 Neural and hormonal mechanisms
L2 Genetic factors in aggression
L3 Ethological explanation of aggression
L4 Evolutionary explanation of aggression
L5 Social psychological explanation - frustration-aggression hypothesis
L6 Social psychological explanation - social learning theory
L7-8 Social psychological explanation - De-individuation
L9 Institutional aggression
L10 Media influences on aggression
L11 Desensitisation, disinhibition and cognitive priming
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 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!
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Desensitisation, disinhibition, cognitive priming
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.
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Media influences on aggression
In this lesson, learners are introduced to institutional aggression in the context of prisons.
We start by distinguishing between dispositional and situational explanations by looking at the importation model and deprivation model of aggression in prisons. We look at sub-cultures within prisons. Videos to build understanding on the topic, true or false qs, sorting task, MCQs, evaluation task, 2 x 4 mark exam style questions with answers, PEEL practice and we finish off with a box plenary
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Institutional aggression
In this double lesson, learners are introduced to social psychological explanations of aggression with a focus on de-individuation as an explanation of aggression.
We start by watching Derren Brown’s gameshow to introduce the concept of deindividuation (this can be watched before hand or at home for students), we discuss some research into deindivdiuation before trying out a brief experiment in class. True or false questions, MCQs, evaluation task, 4 mark exam style question with answer, 16 mark exam style question with indicative points, peer assessment grid to reflect on WWW and EBI for improvements, roleplay task, debate task, kahoot quiz and we finish with a box plenary.
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Deindividuation - social psychological explanations
In this lesson, learners are introduced to social psychological explanations of aggression with a focus on the social learning theory of aggression.
We start by watching how children learn from adults by copying what they do to introduce the social learning theory of agression. We look further into the theory, including examples of observational learning and vicarious reinforcement, we look at the ARRM model to see how behaviour is learned and executed, various engaging videos including the Bobo doll experiment by Bandura (1961). True or false, MCQs, evaluation task and we finish with a box plenary.
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Social learning theory - social psychological explanations
In this lesson, learners are introduced to social psychological explanations of aggression with a focus on the frustration-aggression hypothesis.
We start by discussing an example of a goal being blocked which causes frustration. We then look at Dollard’s (1939) frustration-aggression hypothesis, catharsis, Berkowitz study on the weapon effect and further research to support the hypothesis. A 4 mark exam style question and answer, an 8 mark question outline and discuss question with indicative points, true or false, MCQs, an evaluation task so students have all the key information required for A03, a debate task and we finish with a box plenary and kahoot.
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Frustration aggression hypothesis - social psychological explanagtions
In this lesson, learners are introduced to evolutionary explanations of aggression, we start by looking at the adaptive nature of aggression and how we may have used aggression in the past. We look at the concept of sexual jealousy, cuckoldry, aggression in males vs females and mate retention strategies. A 4 mark exam style question with indicative points, evaluation discussion and task, MCQs, 16 marker writing practice, peer assessment grid to identify WWW and EBI with students’ responses. We end with a box plenary and kahoot quiz.
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Evolutionary explanations of aggression
In this lesson, learners are introduced to ethological explanations of aggression. We start by discussing what Ethology is and Lorenz’ work. We look at the adaptive nature of aggression, ritualistic aggression, innate releasing mechanisms, fixed action patterns and Tinbergen’s stickleback experiment. Videos, evaluation task, MCQs, box plenary and a kahoot quiz to end with.
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Ethological explanation of aggression
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.
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Genetic factors in aggression
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
This bundle for AQA A Level Psychology Attachment 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 18 lessons. The bundle is structured as follows:
L1 Caregiver-infant interactions
L2 Schaffer and Emerson’s stages of attachment
L3 The role of the father
L4 Animal studies of attachment
L5-6 Learning theory of attachment
L7-8 Bowlby’s monotropic theory
L9-10 Ainsworth’s strange situation
L11-12 Cultural variations
L13-14 Bowlby’s maternal deprivation theory
L15-16 Romanian orphan studies
L17-18 Influences of early attachment on later relationships
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.
All you need - open the powerpoint, run through it, and deliver quality lessons whilst saving precious time. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! - all files in zip folder.
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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.
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Influence of early attachment on later relationships
