Individual Differences Area resources in line with Unit 2 (Core Studies) of the OCR A level Psychology Specification.
Resources include:
Individual Differences Area
Gould
Freud
Baron-Cohen
Hancock
Powerpoints of core studies include summary and evaluation as a minimum. Other activities such as videos, discussion tasks etc will vary from study to study.
Area summary includes principles/concepts, studies within and why plus evaluation.
Issues in Mental Health (all topics) in lie with Unit 3 (Applied Psychology) from the OCR A Level Specification.
Powerpoints include key terms & definitions, key research summaries, explanations summaries, application summaries, videos and evaluation prompts throughout. Template for revision also included.
Psychological Areas Summary - Powerpoints and Packs. In line with the OCR A level Specification - can be used in unit 2 (core studies).
Powerpoint runs through what you need to know for each area/perspective, example area/perspectives unit 2 questions and set up for flashcards for each area/perspective for students to complete. There are answers within the teacher version. I’ve also made this into a pdf pack for ease of use.
Resources included:
Powerpoint (student version)
Powerpoint (teacher version)
Pack (student version)
Pack (answer version)
Powerpoints for each of the 8 debates in line with the OCR A level Psychology Specification. Debate can be referenced in all 3 units of the course.
Powerpoint includes definitions, explanations of where various studies lie in the debate, videos, discussion activities and strengths & weaknesses.
Reliability & Validity Powerpoint/Lesson. In line with the OCR A level Psychology but most likely relevant for other courses too.
Terms defined:
Internal reliability
External reliability
Split-half reliability
Inter-rater reliability
Test-retest reliability
Construct validity
Concurrent validity
Ecological validity
Population validity
Face Validity
Criterion validity
Powerpoint includes definitions, real life/study examples, identify the type of reliability/validity activities, common misconceptions addressed, exam questions (with structure and example answers) and sort the term/word activity.
Areas in Psychology Poster. In line with the OCR A level Psychology Specification. Relevant to unit 2 (core studies)
Poster defines the key principle of the area.
Psychological Debates Poster in line with the OCR A level Psychology Specification. Primarily to be used in unit 2 (core studies), but also can be referenced in unit 3 (applied psychology) and unit 1 (research methods).
Poster outlines the 8 debates and the key question for each.
The Social Area in line with unit 2 of the OCR A level Specification.
Includes principles, concepts, explanations of why the studies lie in the area as well as strengths & weaknesses of the area.
20x Core Study powerpoints in line with the OCR A level Psychology Specification.
Powerpoints include background, key terms, study summary and evaluation. Some studies include videos, practical tasks from the study or discussion tasks.
All four research methods in line with Unit 1 of the OCR A Level Specification.
Powerpoints include key terms and definitions, evaluation, discussion tasks, practicals, exam questions, common misconceptions etc.
The Individual Differences Area in line with the OCR A level Specification. Part of Unit 2 - Core Studies content.
Powerpoint includes principles, concepts, explanations of why studies lie within the area as well as strengths & weaknesses.
Bandura’s Core study in line with unit 2 from the A level OCR specification.
Includes full study summary, evaluation, discussion points and clear examples of matched participants design.
Levine’s C ore Study in line with the OCR A level Specification. Part of Unit 2 - Core Studies content.
Powerpoint includes background, key terms, study summary and evaluation.
Bocchiaro’s core study in line with the OCR A level Specification. Part of Unit 2 - Core Studies content.
Powerpoint includes background, key terms, study summary and evaluation.
Ethical Considerations Debate in line with the OCR A level Psychology Specification. Can be referenced in all 3 units.
Powerpoint includes defintions of the 6 ethical guidelines, definitions of the 4 wider ethical principles and strengths & weaknesses of being ethical.
Nature vs Nurture debate in line with the OCR A level Psychology Specification. Debate can be referenced in all 3 units of the course.
Powerpoint includes definitions, explanation of where Bandura’s lie in the debate, discussion activity, video and strengths & weaknesses.
Individual vs Situational debate in line with the OCR A level Psychology Specification. Debate can be referenced in all 3 units of the course.
Powerpoint includes definitions, explanations of where various studies lie in the debate and strengths & weaknesses.
Powerpoint for introduction to unit 3 (Applied Psychology) of the OCR A level Psychology course. Powerpoint includes starter askings tudents to recap things from unit 1 and 2, recap of the 3 exams, similarities and differences between unit 2 and 3 as well as an overview of the unit topics/options.
In line with the OCR A level Specification. Summaries of studies needed in unit 2 and unit 3.
Poster outlines what a good summary includes. Can be used in many other subjects/levels!