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 Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you Ainsworth strange situation study

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 Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you Neural and hormonal mechanisms in aggression

This free lesson introduces learners to the topic of attachment, with focus on caregiver-infant interactions. We start off by discussing what an attachment is, people we may have attachments with and behaviours shown between people with attachments. We then focus on reciprocity and interactional synchrony, relevant videos included, some MCQs to consolidate the key knowledge. An evaluation task and research task before we end with a box plenary. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you Caregiver infant interactions

In this free lesson, learners are introduced to the evolutionary explanations for partner preferences, including the relationship between sexual selection and human reproductive behaviour. We start by discussing what relationships are, what attracts individuals to others and traits that we might look for, we then look at sexual selection from an evolutionary perspective, intersexual and intrasexual selection, and reproductive strategies based on gender. Evaluation task and follow-up discussion, MCQs, video, true or false questions, 16 mark exam style question, peer assessment grid to reflect on WWW/EBI, PEEL paragraph practice and we finish with a box plenary. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you Evolutionary explanations for partner preferences

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. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you Offender profiling - The top down approach

This free lesson introduces learners to the different types of conformity and the explanations for conformity. We start with an engaging starter which demonstrates conformity in the classroom. We then look at what conformity actually is, with different examples relating to real life. We focus on the three types of conformity (compliance, identification and internalisation), before looking at the two explanations for conformity (normative social influence and informational social influence). A 4 mark exam style question with a model answer, true or false questions, discussions to consolidate knowledge and real life examples to contextualise. We end with a debate question and a box plenary. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

Note: this download is a free sample (not the full 255 questions and answers, which can be found in the shop) Introducing the ultimate AQA A-Level Psychology flashcards! This pack consists of 255 questions with answers which can be printed (double-sided) or used digitally. These flashcards are packed with vibrant colors, short and snappy questions based on the specification and captivating images that link with the text helping to create meaningful connections for better recall. All this makes for a powerful revision aid - for a fun and efficient way to reinforce key concepts/research and boost retention. Topics covered include: Social influence Memory Attachment Psychopathology Approaches in Psychology Biopsychology Research methods Issues and debates Friends and family can also join in on the learning fun by quizzing! Thank you

In this free double lesson, learners are introduced to the multi-store model of memory including the sensory register, short term memory and long term memory. We start with a memory test to introduce learners to the unit and generate a discussion on memory in general before looking at the multi-store model. We watch famous cases of HM and Clive Wearing to bring the topic to life as well as carrying out memory test experiments. Evaluation task and follow-up discussion, videos, MCQs, true or false questions, 16 mark exam style question with indicative points, self assessment grid so students can reflect on WWW/EBI and make improvements and we finish with a box plenary. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you The multi-store model - Memory

In this free lesson, learners are introduced to the origins of Psychology including Wundt, introspection and the emergence of Psychology as a science. We start by discussing what Science is before leading into Wundt and introspection We then look go through a timeline to see how Psychology has changed and when different approaches emerged throughout the years. Evaluation task and follow-up discussion, video, MCQs, true or false questions, 8 mark exam style question with indicative points, self assessment grid so students can reflect on WWW/EBI and make improvements and we finish with a box plenary. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you Origins of Psychology - Approaches in Psychology

In this free lesson, learners are introduced to the first two definitions of abnormality. We start with a discussion on what ‘normal’ is, we look at examples of people that might be considered abnormal or unusual and relate this to the definitions of abnormality in psychology. Application task, evaluation task and follow-up discussion, video, MCQs, true or false questions, 16 mark exam style question with indicative points, self assessment grid so students can reflect on WWW/EBI and make improvements and we finish with a box plenary. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you Definitions of abnormality - statistical infrequency and deviation from social norms

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 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. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you Deindividuation - social psychological explanations

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 Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you Institutional aggression

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. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you 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. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you 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. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you Biological explanation - an historical approach (atavistic features)

In this lesson, learners are introduced to dealing with offending behaviour with a focus on custodial sentencing. We start by discussing the objective and purpose of prisons, we then look at what custodial sentencing is and its four main objectives. We look at the impact of custodial sentencing on mental health of prisoners, rates of recidivism, economic impact of reoffending and rehabilitation. A short exam style question and answer, true or false questions, evaluation task and follow-up discussion, MCQs, PEEL paragraph practice, debate task, videos and we end with a box plenary. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you Dealing with offending behaviour: Custodial sentencing

In this lesson, learners develop their understanding in dealing with offending behaviour with a focus on anger management. We start by discussing what makes us angry and how we deal with it. We then look at anger management techniques and the 3 stages involved. We also look at research into the effectiveness of this. 6 mark exam style A02 question, evaluation task and follow-up discussion, MCQs, anger management test, 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: Anger management

In this lesson, learners develop their understanding in dealing with offending behaviour with a focus on behaviour modification. We start by discussing how behaviour can be modified or improved in prisons, leading into a discussion on token economies, how to create successful token economies in prison, staff training that is required. Students can work together to create a token economy for their school. Evaluation task and follow-up discussion, MCQs, video, true or false questions, PEEL paragraph practice and we finish with a box plenary. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you Dealing with offending behaviour: Behaviour modification in custody

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