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 social exchange theory. We start with a discussion on how a romantic relationship can sometimes be similar to business or economics. We then look at the social exchange theory with a focus on rewards and costs. We look at how individuals may compare their relationships to see if they are in ‘profit’. Some application tasks followed by an evaluation task and follow-up discussion, MCQs, video, true or false questions, 16 mark exam style question and self assessment grid to reflect on WWW/EBI, debate task and we finish with a box plenary. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you Social exchange theory

In this lesson, learners are introduced to the equity theory. We start with a discussion on what fairness is in a relationship, emphasizing equity rather than equality, we then look at how being over-benefited or under-benefited in a relationship can cause dissatisfaction, how couples may cope with it, before applying it to a scenario. Evaluation task and follow-up discussion, MCQs, video, true or false questions, 2x PEEL paragraph practice, debate question, kahoot quiz and we finish with a box plenary. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you Equity theory

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 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

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 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 first set of factors affecting attraction which is self-disclosure. We start by discussing what we might reveal on a first date to introduce the concept of self-disclosure, we then look at the social penetration theory and its likeness to an onion, importance of reciprocal self-disclosure in building trust and more. 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: self-disclosure

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 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

This double lesson introduces learners to one of the most memorable studies in Psychology - The Stanford Prison Experiment. We start with a few thought provoking questions which leads us to discussing the Attica prison riots that led to Zimbardo’s research. A documentary on the experiment is included. We look at the experiment in detail with evaluation points. True or false questions to consolidate knowledge before we look at developing exam technique. A 4 mark exam style question for students to attempt, model answer provided to compare answers + essay writing practice (point, evidence, explain) on the Stanford Prison Experiment before finishing with a kahoot quiz, box plenary and bingo! Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

In this final double lesson of the social influence unit, we look at how social change occurs. We start by looking at the two causes of social change i.e minority influence and majority influence. We look at the 6 step process, followed by some videos of real life social changes like the Suffragettes and Civil rights movement to apply the 6 step process. A 6 mark exam style question with peer assessment grid so students can use the criteria to mark answers before responding with improvements. Students then complete an evaluation activity before going through the points. Some true or false questions before we have a break. In the second part of the lesson we start off with some MCQs before beginning a group task, students are given real life examples to focus on, to explain their social change and the process it went through. Students present back their findings before we have two kahoot quizzes with a lot of questions to recap the whole unit of social influence! Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

In this double lesson, we look at minority influence. We start off with some engaging and thought provoking starters before looking at what minority influence is, and the 3 key factors of consistency, commitment and flexibility in influencing a majority. Video clip from Twelve angry men. Moscovici study, evaluation activity, MCQs, true or false questions, two exam style questions with model answers. Peer assessment grid for students to reflect on their answers. End with a box plenary. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

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. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you Ethological explanation of aggression

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. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you Social learning theory - social psychological explanations

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 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

This lesson introduces learners to the topic of Obedience, as investigated by Milgram in 1963. We start off with some quick activities to engage students into the topic of obedience before looking at what obedience actually is. We then introduce Stanley Milgram, his motivation for studying obedience, the details of his study, conclusions and evaluation. Video tasks and a sheet to complete while watching the video, so students can extract the key information from this study, rather than just telling the students. Some consolidation questions and an evaluation activity before finishing off with a box plenary. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you