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
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 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.
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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
In this double lesson, learners are introduced to Romanian orphan studies such as Michael Rutter (1998). We start by looking at the context and what led to such conditions in Romania in the first place before watching some clips and images of Romania’s orphanages in the past. We look at the key study of Rutter, followed by some true or false qs, evaluation task, MCQs, research task, short exam style question with mark scheme, box plenary and we finish with a kahoot quiz.
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Romanian orphan studies - attachment
In this double lesson, learners are introduced to John Bowlby’s theory of maternal deprivation. We start off by looking at the context of the time i.e post world war II when a lot of children were separated from their caregivers. We then look at Bowlby’s theory, the difference between separation and deprivation, more studies to support the theory before students work on a short exam style question, with a model answer.
Followed by an evaluation task, true or false, MCQs, an extended response essay which requires A01, A02 and A03. Model answer provided for students to compare with, plus a peer assessment grid to identify WWW and EBI with answers and make improvements. A choice of consolidation tasks before finishing with a box plenary and kahoot quiz.
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Bowlby maternal deprivation theory - attachment
In this double lesson, learners build their understanding on attachment types from the strange situation but now the emphasis is on cultural variations on attachments. We start with a funny video and thought provoking questions before looking at what culture is, we then look at the ket study of Ijzendoorn and Kroonenberg (1988). We discuss the aim, procedure, results and conclusions before attempting a research task to find out further research from different cultures.
Followed by a debate task, MCQs, true or false qs, evaluation task, 16 mark exam question practice with indicative points to guide leaners to write a top band response, peer assessment grid and time to improve a paragraph by looking at WWW and EBI, we finish with a box plenary.
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Van ijzendoorn and Kroonenberg (1988)
In this double lesson, learners are introduced to Mary Ainsworth and her collaboration with John Bowlby. We start off by looking at Ainsworth’s aim of her ‘strange situation’ experiment. We then go on to look at the steps or episodes involved in the experiment, before discussing findings and conclusion. Short exam style questions included, a role play task, evaluation task, MCQs, a video documentary, kahoot quiz and we finish with a box plenary
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Ainsworth strange situation study
This double lesson introduces learners to Bowlby’s monotropic theory of attachment. We start with a ‘crack the code’ stater to introduce some of the key terms such as monotropy and social releasers. We then introduce John Bowlby and his theory including the key terms involved.
Followed by a mini quiz of true or false questions, a kinaesthetic ‘walk around the class’ task to gather evaluation points, a 16 mark exam style question with indicative points to help students produce a well written answer in timed conditions, model paragraphs included. Peer assessment grid so students can reflect on WWW and EBI before making improvements to their responses. We finish with a debate question and a box plenary.
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This double lesson introduces learners to the two learning theories of attachment - classical and operant conditioning. We start with a ‘Do now’ retrieval task to recap knowledge from the last few lessons. We look at both theories, with video clips to ensure engagement and understanding of these important theories.
Followed by summary tasks, evaluation task, MCQs, true or false, a 4 mark question with a model answer and a 16 mark exam style question with indicative points to help students produce a well written answer in timed conditions. Peer assessment grid so students can reflect on WWW and EBI before making improvements to their responses. We finish with a box plenary.
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Classical conditioning
Operant conditioning
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.
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This lesson introduces learners to the role of the father. We start by discussing what the role of the father might be and how it has changed, before looking at numerous studies with different findings on the role of the father. Knowledge is consolidated through some multiple choice questions and true or false statements. Students complete an evaluation task before we go through evaluation points as a class to fill any gaps in understanding. A debate task, exam style question and model answer to help with self/peer assessment. Finally, we end with a box plenary.
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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!
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Schaffer & Emerson (1964) Stages of attachment
