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 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 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 third psychological explanation of offending - Differential association theory. We start with a video clip to introduce offending through learning from others. We then look at Sutherland’s differential association theory, the two factors of offending, socialisation and offending, a short exam style question with a model answer, evaluation task and discussion, PEEL paragraph practice, MCQs, true or false questions, debate task, kahoot quiz and we end with a box plenary. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you Psychological explanations - Differential association theory

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 Duck’s phase model of relationship breakdown. We start with a discussion on how romantic relationships start to break down and whether stages can be identified, We then look at common ways of relationship breakdown before looking at Duck’s four phases. Application task, evaluation task and follow-up discussion, MCQs, true or false questions, 16 mark A02 exam style question and example paragraphs, self assessment grid to reflect on WWW/EBI and make improvements, kahoot quiz and we finish with a box plenary. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you Theories of romantic relationships: Duck’s phase model

In this lesson, learners are introduced to Rusbult’s investment model. We start with a discussion on what investment means before introducing the concept of Rusbult’s investment model. We look at the 3 factors involved in the model as well as additional factors that are important in aiding commitment in relationships. An application task and exam style A02 question with model answer. Evaluation task and follow-up discussion, MCQs, true or false questions, PEEL paragraph practice, kahoot quiz and we finish with a box plenary. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you Theories of romantic relationships: Rusbult’s investment model

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 further on depression, with an emphasis on the treatment for depression through cognitive approaches such as CBT. We start with a discussion on how depression might be treated without the use of drugs, we then look at Beck’s cognitive therapy (CBT) and Ellis’ rational emotive behaviour therapy (REBT). Application task, video, MCQs, true or false questions, 16 mark exam style question and self assessment grid for students to reflect and make improvements on, debate question and we finish with a box plenary. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you Cognitive approach - Treating depression

In this lesson, learners develop their understanding further on ocd, with an emphasis on the treatment for ocd through biological approaches such as the use of SSRIs and SNRIs. We start with a discussion on how OCD sufferers can be helped. We then look at SSRIs and their role in altering serotonin levels in the brain, we also look at combining SSRIs with CBT and alternatives to SSRIs. Application task, video, MCQs, true or false questions, exam style question with answer, box plenary and we finish with two kahoot quizzes to wrap up the unit of psychopathology! Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you Biological approach - Treating OCD

In this lesson, learners develop their understanding on explanations for forgetting with a focus on retrieval failure. We start by discussing our forgetfulnes and how this is linked to retrieval failure We look at context-dependent and state-dependent forgetting to better understand how we fail to retrieve memories. Evaluation task and follow-up discussion, videos, MCQs, true or false questions, 4 mark exam style question with mark scheme, 16 mark exam style question with indicative points, self assessment grid so students can reflect on WWW/EBI and make improvements, debate task, kahoot quiz and we finish with a box plenary. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you Explanations for forgetting: Retrieval failure - Memory

In this lesson, learners are introduced to eyewitness testimony with a focus on misleading information. We start by watching some engaging videos to highlight our weaknesses when observing or eyewitnessing. We then look into factors that influence accuracy of EWT such as leading questions and post event discussion. We replicate Loftus and Palmer’s (1974) study in class by watching the car smash/hit video and asking how fast the cars were travelling before discussing the research. Evaluation task and follow-up discussion, videos, MCQs, true or false questions, 4 mark exam style question with mark scheme, PEEL paragraph practice and we finish with a box plenary. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you Eyewitness testimony - misleading information

In this lesson, learners develop their understanding on phobias, with an emphasis on the behavioural approach in explaining phobias. We start with a discussion on where phobias come from then go on to explaining how they might be formed through classical and operant conditioning (the two process model) We look at the ‘little albert’ experiment to get a deeper insight into the concept. Application task, video, MCQs, true or false questions, 4 mark exam style question and 16 mark A02 exam style question with mark scheme, debate question and we finish with a box plenary. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you Behavioural approach - Explaining phobias

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 fourth and final psychological explanation of offending - Psychodynamic explanation We start by discussing how childhood attachments and relationships might influence offending behaviour later on in life. We then briefly look at the id, ego and superego, with emphasis on the different types of superego, which influence offending behaviour. We look at defence mechanisms, Bowblby’s maternal deprivation theory and his 44 juvenile thieves study. True or false questions, evaluation task and discussion, PEEL paragraph practice, MCQs and we finish with a box plenary. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you Psychological explanations - Psychodynamic explanations

In this lesson, learners are introduced to the second psychological explanation of offending - Cognitive explanation. We start by discussing morality which leads into Lawrence Kohlberg’s theory of moral development. We look at the stages of moral development before applying it to a real life case (Heinz Dilemma). We then look the link between offending and Kohlberg’s model, cognitive distortions such as hostile attribution bias and minimalisation. 4 mark exam style question, ‘how moral are you?’ test, evaluation task and discussion, PEEL paragraph practice, true or false questions, MCQs and we wrap it up with a box plenary. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you Psychological explanations - Cognitive explanation

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 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 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