A-Level psychology [edexcel]- Learning theories revision

This is an A-Level psychology lesson which focuses on revising the three key learning theories: SLT, classical conditioning and operant conditioning. The lesson is designed to last around 90 minutes- independent task at the end.

Included:

• Starter activity, social psychology recap. Answers included.
• Title page
• Mind map which covers all three learning theories- summarised.
• Mind-map which covers the key studies. Including; Pavlov’s dogs, Watson and Rayner, Bandura Bobo doll experiment.
• Example question from the exam paper- looking at using animals in research. Mark scheme included on the slide.
• Example exam question (4 marks) from the textbook- focusing on Bandura’s experiment.
• Longer independent revision task- students to do their own revision. OR, complete the key concepts sheet which is attached. Students may need access to a textbook or their notes to complete this successfully.