Edexcel GCSE Psychology (9-1): Memory Paper 1, Exploring human behaviour, Topic 2: Memory Full Coverage of: • The structure and process of memory and information processing: • The features of short-term and long-term memory • Retrograde and anterograde amnesia • The active process of memory through the Theory of Reconstructive Memory (Bartlett, 1932) • The structure and process of memory through the Multi-store Model of Memory (Atkinson and Shiffrin,1968) • Issues and Debates: Reductionism and Holism …and the Key Studies: Bartlett (1932) War of the Ghosts and Peterson and Peterson (1959) Short-term Retention of Individual Verbal Items Consists of an extensive PPT display (72 slides) giving clear and full coverage of the module. The presentation has: test your knowledge, exam style questions, activities to encourage thinking and links at end for key study resources Complete coverage of this whole module, just ‘pick up and go’… suitable for both new and experienced teachers You are welcome to amend, expand or reduce the display to suit your needs. I HAVE USED THIS RESOURCE IN THE CLASSROOM Copying this resource for sharing or personal profit, is against copyright. IF YOU PURCHASE THIS RESOURCE, FEEDBACK IS REALLY APPRECIATED AND HELPS ME TO AMEND AND IMPROVE (YOU AUTOMATICALLY RECEIVE UPDATES) …. Thanks The experienced author: Andy McCarthy (amac education: Psychology) is a Chartered Psychologist, experienced teacher, lecturer and publisher.

Psychology Sperry (1968) ‘Split Brain’ Research: “Made Simple” Simple diagram, explanation and test your knowledge questions (answers supplied) Presented in a simple, clear way to enable understanding Constructive feedback always appreciated (especially do you agree with it!) Do look at my other resources, some for all examination boards GCSE and A-Level Psychology (just starting Edexcel GCSE Psychology and AQA / OCR Psychology all modules available individually or in bundles) Thank you and I hope this handout helps Andy McCarthy CPsychol

Psychology OCR GCSE (9-1): Social Influence Paper #2 Applications in Psychology Covers the specification, including: • Conformity and majority / minority influence. • Collective and crowd behaviour • Obedience including obeying the orders of authority figures. • The effect of situational factors on behaviours: • Collective and crowd behaviour and deindividuation • Culture on behaviour • Authority figures on obedience • Situational factors, including the free will/determinism debate. • The effect of dispositional factors (personality) on behaviours: • Self-esteem on conformity • locus of control in crowds and morality on pro-social and anti-social behaviour • Authoritarian personality on obedience • Influence of the brain in dispositional factors • Criticisms of the effect of dispositional factors APPLICATION • How minority influence and Majority influence affects social change in attitudes and behaviour towards, increasing awareness of, and reducing mental health stigma and discrimination. BOTH KEY STUDIES: Situational Factors Research Study - Bickman (1974) Dispositional Factors Research Study - NatCen (2011) Consists of a PPT display (140 slides) giving clear and full coverage of the module. The presentation has teaching comments where suitable, links to online resources (only for educational use), exam style questions to encourage thinking and a photocopy friendly resources booklet. The slides are designed to be extra to the textbook. When answering the questions students should use their textbook and supplied resources as well. Complete coverage of the whole module, just ‘pick up and go’… suitable for both new and experienced teachers Copying this resource for sharing or personal profit, is against copyright. CONSTRUCTIVE FEEDBACK IS REALLY APPRECIATED, SO I CAN AMEND AND IMPROVE…. Thanks The experienced author: Andy McCarthy CPsychol is a Chartered Psychologist, experienced teacher, lecturer and publisher.

Psychology OCR GCSE > FREE SAMPLE SLIDES < (9-1): Complete Paper 1, in one Bundle, SO YOU CAN CHECK QUALITY BEFORE PURCHASE. Save 25% as bundle @ £44-96 (= one free module) or available as individual modules @ £14-99 each Paper One: Studies and applications in psychology Covers all four modules: Criminal Psychology Development Psychological Problems Research Methods (+ workbook) Consists of four extensive PPT display giving clear and full coverage of the whole Paper One: Studies and applications in psychology The digital presentations have teaching comments where suitable, exam style questions and activities to encourage thinking / discussion Content aims to be additional to the textbook. Complete coverage of the whole paper 1, just ‘pick up and go’… suitable for both new and experienced teachers You are welcome to amend, expand or reduce the displays to suit your needs. I HAVE USED ALLTHESE RESOURCE IN THE CLASSROOM Copying this resource for sharing or personal profit, is against copyright. IF YOU PURCHASE THIS RESOURCE, FEEDBACK IS REALLY APPRECIATED AND HELPS ME TO AMEND AND IMPROVE (YOU AUTOMATICALLY RECEIVE UPDATES TO DOWNLOAD) …. Thanks The experienced author: Andy McCarthy is a Chartered Psychologist, experienced teacher, lecturer and publisher.

OCR GCSE Psychology (9-1): Criminal Psychology Paper One: Studies and applications in psychology Covers: Key Concepts: • Different types of crime and how crime is measured: official statistics and self-report Theories/Explanations of why criminal/anti-social behaviour occurs: • i) The Social Learning Theory • ii) Eysenck’s Criminal Personality Theory The changing nature of punishment Key Studies: • Social Learning Theory Research Study – Cooper and Mackie (1986): Study into video games and aggression in children. • Criminal Personality Theory Research Study – Heaven (1996): Study into delinquency, extroversion, psychoticism and self-esteem. Consists of an extensive PPT display (66 slides) giving clear and full coverage of the whole module. The presentation has teaching comments where suitable, exam style questions, activities to encourage thinking / discussion and links to internet resources Content aims to be additional to the textbook. Complete coverage of this module, just ‘pick up and go’… suitable for both new and experienced teachers You are welcome to amend, expand or reduce the display to suit your needs. I HAVE USED THIS RESOURCE IN THE CLASSROOM Copying this resource for sharing or personal profit, is against copyright. IF YOU PURCHASE THIS RESOURCE, FEEDBACK IS REALLY APPRECIATED AND HELPS ME TO AMEND AND IMPROVE (YOU AUTOMATICALLY RECEIVE UPDATES TO DOWNLOAD) …. Thanks The experienced author: Andy McCarthy (amac education: Psychology) is a Chartered Psychologist, experienced teacher, lecturer and publisher.

OCR GCSE Psychology (9-1): Development Paper One: Studies and applications in psychology Covers: Stages of development; pre-natal; childhood; adolescence; and adulthood The development of brain structures and functions; the nervous system; neurons; synapses; and their interaction in development of the brain IQ tests as a measure of intelligence. Theories/Explanations Piaget’s Theory of Cognitive Development The Role of Learning on Development – Dweck’s Mindset Theory Willingham’s Learning Theory Piaget’s Theory of Cognitive Development: The four invariant stages of development: sensori-motor; pre-operational; concrete-operational; formal operational assimilation and accommodation The concepts of object permanence; animism; and egocentrism The processes of decentration; reversibility; and conservation Criticisms of the theory including the reductionism/holism debate. Cognitive Development Research Study – Piaget (1952): Study into the conservation of number. Learning theories of development: Dweck’s ideas on fixed and growth mindsets Dweck’s ideas on praise for effort Willingham’s ideas on the myth of learning styles Willingham’s ideas on the importance of meaning for learning Criticisms of learning theories including the nature/nurture debate Learning Research Study – Blackwell et al. (2007): study into fixed and growth mindsets. Application: The changing role of education How Piaget’s ideas have been applied to education through the use of key stages, readiness, active learning and the concept of intelligence How learning theories apply to the development of education and intelligence through growth mindsets and teaching through meaning not learning styles Consists of an extensive PPT display (120 slides) giving clear and full coverage of the module. The presentation has teaching comments where suitable, exam style questions, activities to encourage thinking and links to resources. Content aims to be additional to the textbook. Complete coverage of this module, just ‘pick up and go’… suitable for both new and experienced teachers You are welcome to amend, expand or reduce the display to suit your needs. I HAVE USED THIS RESOURCE IN THE CLASSROOM Copying this resource for sharing or personal profit, is against copyright. IF YOU PURCHASE THIS RESOURCE, FEEDBACK IS REALLY APPRECIATED AND HELPS ME TO AMEND AND IMPROVE (YOU AUTOMATICALLY RECEIVE UPDATES) …. Thanks The experienced author: Andy McCarthy (amac education: Psychology) is a Chartered Psychologist, experienced teacher, lecturer and publisher.

AQA GCSE Psychology FREE SAMPLE SLIDES Papers 1 & 2 (Modules available individually or as Bundles) The bundles are available at £35-99 for each paper or as individual modules (x8) at £9-99 each Check out my shop for full details Bundle one covers MEMORY PERCEPTION DEVELOPMENT RESEARCH METHODS Bundle two covers SOCIAL INFLUENCE LANGUAGE, THOUGHT & COMMUNICATION BRAIN & NEUROPSYCHOLOGY PSYCHOLOGICAL PROBLEMS PPT’S include: on-slide exercises, exam style questions to supplement understanding and activities to encourage thinking and learning; and other resources

AQA GCSE Psychology, Psychological Problems, New Spec (9-1) Paper 2 Social Context and behaviour: Psychological Problems PPT Covers: What is mental health? What are the effects of mental health problems? What is depression? What are the causes and treatments for depression? Key Study: Wiles (2013) What is addiction? What are the causes and treatments for addiction? Key Study: Kaij (1960) Extensive coverage of the module on a PPT display (115 slides) PPT include on-slide exercises, exam style questions to supplement understanding and activities to encourage thinking and learning. At the end of each section are examination style questions. These can be used for class discussion, class work or homework (NB. Have not placed values as this depends on how you use the questions). The information (simply and clearly explained) is in the main designed to supplement their textbooks. This enables the student to expand their knowledge and answers whilst doing independent learning. Complete coverage of the whole module, just ‘pick up a module’ and go… suitable for both new and experienced teachers. You are welcome to amend, expand or reduce the display to suit your needs. Copying this resource for sharing or personal profit, is against copyright: amac-edu 2018© Producing this class tested resource was hard work, but we are pleased with it. SO, IF YOU PURCHASE, CONSTRUCTIVE FEEDBACK IS REALLY APPRECIATED…. So, it can be improved (you automatically get notified of free updates once purchased) Thanks Thanks, from the experienced authors: Andy McCarthy and Evie Bentley: Chartered Psychologists, experienced teachers and publishers.

AQA GCSE Psychology, Brain and Neuropsychology, New Spec (9-1) Paper 2 Social Context and behaviour: Brain and Neuropsychology PPT Covers: Structure and function of the nervous system The divisions of the human nervous system: • Central and peripheral (somatic and autonomic), basic functions of these divisions. • The autonomic nervous system and the fight or flight response. • The James-Lange theory of emotion. (Mentioned in specifications) Neuron structure and function • Sensory, relay and motor neurons. • Synaptic transmission: release and reuptake of neurotransmitters. • Excitation and inhibition. An understanding of how these processes interact. • Hebb’s theory of learning and neuronal growth. (Mentioned in specifications) Structure and function of the brain • Brain structure: frontal lobe, temporal lobe, parietal lobe, occipital lobe and cerebellum. • Basic function of these structures. • Localisation of function in the brain: motor, somatosensory, visual, auditory and language areas. • Penfield’s study of the interpretive cortex. (Mentioned in specifications) An introduction to neuropsychology Cognitive neuroscience: how the structure and function of the brain relate to behaviour and cognition. • The use of scanning techniques to identify brain functioning: CT, PET and fMRI scans. • Tulving’s ‘gold’ memory study. (Mentioned in specifications) • A basic understanding of how neurological damage, eg stroke or injury can affect motor abilities and behaviour. Consists of a PPT display (109 slides) PPT include on-slide exercises, exam style questions to supplement understanding and activities to encourage thinking and learning. Also, there is a chart with downloadable YouTube clips etc (only for educational use) Complete coverage of the whole module, just ‘pick up a module’ and go… suitable for both new and experienced teachers. Also includes a photocopy friendly resources booklet (pdf file / 14 pages) covering all the main theories and studies: James-Lange: Theory of Emotion Hebb’s Theory Penfield’s Study Tulving’s ‘Gold Memory’ Study You are welcome to amend, expand or reduce the display to suit your needs. Copying this resource for sharing or personal profit, is against copyright: amac-edu 2018© Producing this class tested resource was hard work, but we are pleased with it. SO, IF YOU PURCHASE, CONSTRUCTIVE FEEDBACK IS REALLY APPRECIATED So, it can be improved (you automatically get notified of free updates once purchased) Thanks Thanks, from the experienced authors: Andy McCarthy and Evie Bentley: Chartered Psychologists, experienced teachers and publishers.

OCR GCSE Psychology (9-1): Psychological Problems / Sample Sides Paper One: Studies and applications in psychology FULL DISPLAY (143 SLIDES) COVERS: An introduction to mental health Schizophrenia Clinical depression Development of treatments …and the two key studies: Daniel, D. G., Weinberger, D. R., Jones, D. W., et al. (1991) “The effect of amphetamine on regional cerebral blood flow during cognitive activation in Schizophrenia. ” TANDOC Jr, E. C., FERRUCCI, P. AND DUFFY, M (2015) Facebook use, envy, and depression among college students: Is Facebooking depressing? Consists of an extensive PPT display (143 slides) giving clear and full coverage of the module. The presentation has teaching comments where suitable, exam style questions and activities to encourage thinking. Complete coverage of this module, just ‘pick up and go’… suitable for both new and experienced teachers You are welcome to amend, expand or reduce the display to suit your needs. Copying this resource for sharing or personal profit, is against copyright. …. Thanks The experienced author: Andy McCarthy (amac education: Psychology) is a Chartered Psychologist, experienced teacher, lecturer and publisher.

OCR GCSE Psychology (Papers 1 and 2) Research Methods This four-part bundle contains a PPT (50 slides), GCSE Research Methods, an Independent Learning Workbook (78 pp. Goes with PPT slides) & Mathematics for GCSE Psychology, an Independent Learning Workbook (50 pp) OCR GCSE Research Methods PPT covers: Hypotheses – Variables – Sampling – Design - Correlation – Research Procedures – Planning/Conducting Research - Ethics Quantitative & Qualitative Data – Primary & Secondary Data – Computation – Descriptive Statistics – Interpretation & Display of Quantitative Data – Normal Distributions Research Methods OCR GCSE psychology Independent Learning Workbook (photocopy friendly, PDF File) Covers: • Quantitative and Qualitative Methods • Quantitative Experiments • Hypotheses • Variables • Null Hypotheses • Sampling • Experimental Design • Extraneous Variables • Experimental Methods • Ethics • Correlations • Quantitative Data Analysis: Central Tendency & Range • Distributions & Skewness • Presentation of Data: Tables and Graphs • Qualitative (Non-experimental) Research NB. Also contains class practical’s, examination style questions and an MCQ Paper (+answers) Maths for OCR GCSE psychology Independent Learning workbook (Photocopy friendly, PDF File) This workbook based on The OFQUAL requirements, progressively covers areas including: o Basic mathematical skills o Decimal / Standard form data o Fractions / Percentages / Ratios o Order of magnitude o Range o Algebra NB. Contains lots of exercises and self-check answers This bundle offers complete coverage of the whole OCR GCSE Research Methods module, so just ‘pick up a module’ and go… suitable for both new and experienced teachers Copying for resale or sharing with other establishments is prohibited: amac education, 2018© The author: Andy McCarthy is a Chartered Psychologist, experienced teacher and educational publisher. FEEDBACK IS APPRECIATED TO IMPROVE AND UPDATE thanks

AQA GCSE New Spec: Language, Thought & Communication (9-1) Psychology (Paper 2) Paper 2: ‘Social context and behaviour’ (3.2.2) Covers: 1.i. The possible relationship between language and thought 1.ii. The effect of language and thought on our view of the world 2. Differences between human and animal communication 3. Non-verbal communication 4. Explanations of non-verbal behaviour Named Key Studies: Von Frisch (Bees) and Yuki (Emoticons) Consists of a PPT display (124 slides) and other resources PPT includes full coverage of the module + key studies, exam style questions to supplement understanding and activities to encourage thinking. Also, there is a chart with downloadable YouTube clips and internet resources (only for educational use) Complete and extensive coverage of the whole Language, Thought & Communication module, just -pick up a module- and go… suitable for both new and experienced teachers Copying this resource for sharing or personal profit, is against copyright: amac-edu 2018© Producing this class tested resource was hard work, but we are pleased with it. SO, IF YOU PURCHASE, CONSTRUCTIVE FEEDBACK IS REALLY APPRECIATED…. So, it can be improved (you automatically get notified of free updates once purchased) Thanks Thanks, from: Andy McCarthy and Evie Bentley: Chartered Psychologists, experienced teachers and publishers.

Topics@Psychology #11: FEAR OF ANIMALS A series of lessons on interesting subjects An introduction to: FEAR OF ANIMALS: What is prepared? Bennett-Levy, J. and Marteau, T. (1984) and: Davey et al (1998) Cross-cultural research into fear of animals Why do humans only show a fear reaction to certain animals? This specivity holds good across all cultures. A PPT display (18 slides) with activities (do you agree with research findings?) and ‘think abouts’ Copying for resale or sharing is an infringement copyright: amac education 2018© The author, Andy McCarthy (amac education: Psychology) is a Chartered Psychologist, experienced teacher, lecturer and publisher in the UK

A-Level Psychology Some thoughts on improving how you tackle thinking (application) questions, essay writing and general examination questions. Includes: 1st Document Paragraph openers Within-paragraph connectives How to tackle a thinking question (application) The 12 golden rules of ‘well’ [sic] good writing 2nd Document Guide to writing a UCAS Personal Statement How to structure and what you should include in four paragraphs If you like this product please review and then browse the rest of my products Thanks Andy DXP9ZZ15HP

AQA GCSE New Spec PERCEPTION 8182 Psychology (Paper 1) Paper 1 Cognition and Behaviour: Perception Covers Sensation and perception Visual cues and constancies Gibson’s direct theory of perception – the influence of nature Gregory’s constructivist theory of perception – the influence of nurture Visual illusions Factors affecting perception Consists of a PowerPoint display (77 slides), resources and workbooks to use with slides PowerPoint include on-slide exercises, exam style questions to supplement understanding and activities to encourage thinking. Also, there is a chart with downloadable YouTube clips (only for educational use), includes a worksheet covering the two named key studies, a copy of the paper ‘The Matrixication of Reality’ (can we trust our perception) and a ‘fun’ template for recreating the Amazing T-Rex Illusion. Complete coverage of the whole perception module, just ‘pick up a module’ and go… suitable for both new and experienced teachers You are welcome to amend, expand or reduce the display to suit your needs. Copying this resource for sharing or personal profit, is against copyright: amac-edu 2018© Producing this class tested resource was hard work, but we are pleased with it. SO, IF YOU PURCHASE, CONSTRUCTIVE FEEDBACK IS REALLY APPRECIATED…. So, it can be improved (you automatically get notified of free updates once purchased) Thanks Thanks, from the experienced authors: Andy McCarthy and Evie Bentley: Chartered Psychologists, experienced teachers and publishers.

OCR GCSE Psychology (9-1): Memory Application in Psychology Paper #2** Covers: • What is Cognitive Psychology? • What is Memory? • Types of memory (LTM) • The Multi-Store Model of Memory • Theories of forgetting (STM & LTM) • Theory of Reconstructive Memory • Amnesia, Brain scanning and Neuropsychology Covers all three key studies • Weblinks to key studies / Exam style Q’s Consists of a PPT display (75 slides) giving clear and full coverage of the module. The presentation has teaching comments where suitable, links to online resources (only for educational use) and exam style questions to encourage thinking. Complete coverage of memory, just ‘pick up and go’… suitable for both new and experienced teachers You are welcome to amend, expand or reduce the display to suit your needs. I HAVE USED THIS RESOURCE IN THE CLASSROOM Copying this resource for sharing or personal profit, is against copyright. IF YOU PURCHASE THIS RESOURCE, FEEDBACK IS REALLY APPRECIATED AND HELPS ME TO AMEND AND IMPROVE…. Thanks The experienced author: Andy McCarthy (amac education: Psychology) is a Chartered Psychologist, experienced teacher, lecturer and publisher.

OCR A-Level Psychology. Revision Bites. Section B, Option 1. Child Psychology (paper 3, option) #4 Intelligence (biological) PPT presentation (16 slides), covers the following in a clear and uncomplicated way: What is intelligence? Biological factors which could affect intelligence Key Study: A TWIN-FAMILY STUDY OF GENERAL IQ VAN LEEUWEN, M., VAN DEN BERG, S. M. & BOOMSMA, D. (2008) Application: What is intelligence and one method of assessing intelligence Examination style questions Constructive feed back is always appreciated, so I can amend and improve The author, Andy McCarthy is a chartered psychologist, publicist and an experienced teacher and university lecturer. Thank You