A-Level psychology [edexcel] - Social impact theory

This is an A-level psychology lesson which focuses on the social psychology approach. The lesson is based on Bibb Latane’s social impact theory. The lesson is designed to last 90 minutes and there are a total of 20 slides on the power point. The lesson also comes with three worksheet’s which are attached.

Included:

• Starter, students to unscramble the key concepts. Answers on the pp.
• Title page- encouraging students to think about what they can remember about Agency theory (this Q can be changed if this has not been covered yet).
• Social impact theory in a nutshell
• Reading, worksheet task. Outlines social impact theory.
• The power point slides then go through each element of social impact theory in more detail- challenge questions are provided throughout.
• Student activity- applying key concepts to an image. Provided on a separate word document. - answers provided.
• Short video clip included when explaining the divisional effect- link on the pp slide.
• Evaluating theories in psychology- using the EAR acronym. All explained on the pp.
• Worksheet which included the evaluation points, all points explained on the power point. Whilst reading through each one, students write on their sheet whether it links to evidence, application or reductionism.
• Plenary- planning an 8 mark exam question on social impact theory.