Standard Deviation made simple, research methods worksheet What it is, why important and how to calculate, all in two pages… If you like this FREE resource leave feedback and check the rest of my TES store Thanks Andy Mac

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.

A-Level Psychology. How to write an exam answer (AQA) Careful explanations of how to plan a model answer, write a near perfect answer, maximise potential marks and perhaps most importantly, how to learn your model answer. Other sections include: openers/connectives and general hints on good writing. Also contains two student written model answers, to illustrate good structure and writing technique. An invaluable resource to help your students increase their examination marks. Two versions of this 9 page booklet are available (both photocopy friendly) a word doc and a pdf doc Thank You for reading this and if you do decide to purchase, feedback is very useful, so I can amend and improve (you are automatically notified of updates). I have over 20 years’ experience of teaching psychology and I hope you get as much enjoyment out of using this resource, as I had in producing it. THIS WORK IS COVERED BY COPYRIGHT… amac edu 2019©, you are welcome to amend and photocopy for use in your own educational establishment. Please do not copy for resale / profit or share with other establishments The author, Andy McCarthy is a Chartered Psychologist, experienced teacher, lecturer and publisher.

New Spec (2017) AQA GCSE Psychology (Paper 1) Development Paper 1 Cognition & Behaviour 3.1.3 Development NEW AND IMPROVED: COVERS ALL THE KEY STUDIES AS MENTIONED BY NAME IN THE SPECIFICATIONS Covers Early brain development Overview of brain structure. Brain development starting in the womb (neural structures, brain stem etc). The development of autonomic functions, senses, movement and cognition + The roles of nature vs nurture Piaget’s stage theory (development of intelligence) & Piaget’s theory applied to education Piaget’s 4 stage development theory Key studies: McGarrigle & Donaldson (naughty teddy study) and Hughes (policeman doll) 3.The effects of learning on development Key studies: Dweck’s Mindset and Willingham’s Alternative learning theory Consists of a PPT display (74 slides) and workbooks to go with slides PPT’s include key studies, additional studies, under slide teaching comments, on-slide exercises, exam style questions to supplement understanding and activities to encourage thinking. Also, there is a chart with downloadable resources for each section (only for educational use) Complete coverage of the whole Development 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 2017© IF YOU PURCHASE THIS RESOURCE, FEEDBACK IS REALLY APPRECIATED…. Thanks The experienced author: Andy McCarthy (amac education: Psychology) is a Chartered Psychologist, experienced teacher, lecturer and publisher.

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 A-Level Psychology: Year 2- Section C- Option -SCHIZOPHRENIA (Whole Module) Paper 3: Issues and Options in Psychology Section C- SCHIZOPHRENIA (The Whole Module) Part of the: The ‘pick-up a module and go’ series NEW IMPROVED UPDATED (2019) with more student-centered activities and new concepts such as ‘social Drift Theory’ PART ONE COVERS: 1:1 Classification of SZ 1:2 Reliability and validity in diagnosis and classification 1:3 Biological explanations of SZ (plus an interactionist approach to SZ) 1:4 Psychological explanations of SZ Extensive PowerPoint© display (89 slides) plus complimentary photocopy friendly resource booklet (45 pages). This resource is economically priced, very accessible for new and experienced teachers. There are examination style questions, lots of think and respond areas for students. The resource booklet contains a wide range of extension readers and covers interesting topics such as: Epigenetics, L-Dopa, Angel Dust, Psychosis, history of the biological approach to SZ, overview of psychological approaches to SZ and the new DSM-5. PART TWO COVERS: Psychological Therapies 2:2 CBTp 2:3 Family therapy 2:4 Token economies Extensive PowerPoint© display (41 slides) plus complimentary photocopy friendly resource booklet (40 pages). This resource is economically priced, very accessible for new and experienced teachers. There are examination style questions, lots of think and respond areas for students. The resource booklet contains a wide range of related extension readers All you need to present this section of the module, in one package This updated version is a result of constructive comments, feedback is always useful and is always acted upon The author, Andy McCarthy is a Chartered Psychologist, experienced teacher, lecturer and publisher.

Psychology Icebreaker (suitable for all exam boards and all levels) Don’t be fooled by the price, this is a quality resource. You get 21 sides packed with class rules, fun, brain information and a bit of magic!!! The slides are designed to suit all, so you may want to add some examination board specific information. Suitable for entry to GCSE Psychology or progression to A-Level Psychology I have pitched it at a very low price, not because I am nice (I am), but to tempt you to look at my TES Shop…ok Thank You for reading this and if you do decide to purchase, feedback is very useful, so I can amend and improve (you are automatically notified of updates). I have over 20 years’ experience of teaching psychology and I hope you get as much enjoyment out of using this resource, as I had in producing it and using it! The author, Andy McCarthy is a Chartered Psychologist, experienced teacher, lecturer and publisher.

AQA A-Level Psychology, PREDICTED QUESTIONS for the examinations 2020 (all 3 papers) Five page document covering all three 2020 papers, with a copy of last year’s predictions (correct predictions highlighted) As usual the predictions last year where more than very good, perhaps awesome! Don’t be deceived by the price, this is a quality resource However, predictions are risky, so consider two points: These are presented as possible/probable questions and are suggestions for what your students should know well for the examination, but NOT to the exclusion of complete knowledge These are of more benefit for moderate to weak students, to help them focus revision I take no responsibility for the accuracy of the predictions and any reliance on my predictions is at your risk You are welcome to expand or revise my predictions and good luck to your students for the exams Thank You… Andy Mac CPsychol

Edexcel GCSE Psychology (9-1): Development Paper 1, Exploring human behaviour, Topic 1: Development – How did you develop? Full Coverage of: Early brain development The role of education and intelligence, including: Piaget’s Theory of Cognitive Development, and the four stages of cognitive development The effects of learning on development using Carol Dweck’s mindset theory The effects of learning on development using Daniel Willingham’s learning theory Key Studies: Understand the aims, procedures, and findings (results and conclusions), strengths and weaknesses of: Piaget and Inhelder (1956) Three mountains task Gunderson et al. (2013) Parent Praise to 1-to 3-Year-Olds Predicts Children’s Motivational Frameworks 5 Years Later Issues and debates Morality issues in psychology and the individual, including: the terms ‘morality’ and ‘morals’ and pre-conventional, conventional and post-conventional stages of morality Consists of an extensive PPT display (117 slides) giving clear and full coverage of the module. The presentation has: 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. Copyright: amac edu 2018© 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.

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Part of the: The ‘pick-up a module and go’ series EDEXCEL A-Level Psychology: CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY (Paper 2 / Topic 2) “A Bundle in eight convenient sections” Extensive PowerPoint© displays (x8) All you need to present this section of the module in one package. Covers: Section 1: Content • Diagnosis & Classification of Mental Disorders (DSM and ICD) of Mental Disorders • Schizophrenia (Symptoms etc) • + one from: Anorexia*, OCD or Uni-Polar Depression • Therapies (1 x Bio & 1 x Psych for SZ and other disorder) • Individual Differences & Cultural Effects • Developmental Psychology (genes & mental health) Section 2: Methods • HCPC Guidelines • Researching Mental Health • Case Studies & Interviews • Analysis (quantitative & qualitative) Section 3: Studies (inc. Rosenhan 1973 & Carlsson et al, 2000) Section 4: Key Question (eg. culture and workplace issues) Section 5: Practical Investigation (design, gather and analyse) The PowerPoints (214 slides in total) are in handy chunks (eight sections) and are designed to be user-friendly for both new and experienced teachers If you purchase this package, constructive feedback is really appreciated as it helps me to amend and improve resources Thank you The author, Andy McCarthy is a Chartered Psychologist, experienced teacher, lecturer and publisher in the UK.

OCR A-Level Psychology: Core Study Eleven Moral Development, Kohlberg, 1968 Year 1: Core Studies Developmental Psychology - Study Eleven (Classic) Moral Development Kohlberg, 1968. “The Child as a Moral Philosopher” Stages of Moral Development Consists of 1 x POWER POINT display (thirty five slides) and a worksheet to accompany the presentation. The Power Point display offers full coverage of this classic study and includes links to on-line resources (only for educational use) and activities to encourage evaluative thinking. The presentation covers this study in a clear and understandable format Complete coverage of the eleventh CORE STUDY, 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 ALL OF THE CORE STUDIES ARE IN PRODUCTION, SO WATCH THIS SPACE IF YOU PURCHASE THIS RESOURCE, FEEDBACK IS REALLY APPRECIATED, AS IT HELPS ME TO AMEND AND IMPROVE. ONCE PURCHASED, YOU DO RECEIVE NOTIFICATION OF UPDATES AND THESE ARE FREE TO DOWNLOAD. Thanks The experienced author: Andy McCarthy is a Chartered Psychologist, experienced teacher, lecturer and publisher.

Psychology Research Methods Content Analysis and Thematic Analysis (class practical) ” Suitable for all examination boards Consists of a PPT display covering concepts and stimuli / hints for performing Content Analysis and Thematic Analysis (22 slides) Concept worksheet to go with PPT and answers Content Analysis (CA): Gender representation in advertising for children. Includes a workbook (stimuli on PPT), step by step guide on how to perform CA and an assignment (write up report). Thematic Analysis (TA): Analysis of an interview with a reformed alcoholic. Includes hints on the PPT and a workbook which includes an extract from the interview, step by step guide on how to perform TA and an assignment (write up report). Complete coverage of this topic made easy, 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.

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.

CIE AS & A-LEVEL PSYCHOLOGY: RESEARCH METHODS (PAPER 2) WHOLE MODULE Cambridge International A-Level Psychology Examinations in 2021, 2022 and 2023 Paper 2 Research Methods This pack covers the whole module and includes a ppt presentation (88 slides) and a workbook (104 pages). The ppt presentation covers all major issues progressively, with simple explanations, questions, exam tips and ‘think abouts’ etc. It is both teacher and student friendly and does not assume prior knowledge. The workbook is designed to be used in conjunction with the slides. It provides more information and loads of exercises, Practicals and an MCQ (with answers). There is also an index, so students can be directed to specific sections and exercises. The ppt and workbook together are suitable for DISTANCE/REMOTE learning. Complete coverage of the whole RM 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 2020© IF YOU PURCHASE THIS RESOURCE, CONSTRUCTIVE FEEDBACK IS REALLY APPRECIATED…. Thanks The experienced author: Andy McCarthy (amac education: Psychology) is a Chartered Psychologist, experienced teacher, lecturer, and publisher.

OCR A-Level Psychology: Core Study 12. Moral Development, Lee et al. (1997). Evaluations of lying and truth-telling Year 1: Core Studies Developmental Psychology - Study 12 (Contemporary) Moral Development Lee et al. (1997) Evaluations of lying and truth-telling Consists of 1 x PPT display (23 slides) and a worksheet to accompany the presentation. The PPT offers full coverage of Lee et al’s classic study and includes links to online resources (only for educational use) and activities to encourage evaluative thinking. The presentation covers this study in a clear and understandable format Complete coverage of the twelth CORE STUDY, 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 ALL 2O CORE STUDIES ARE IN PRODUCTION, SO WATCH THIS SPACE IF YOU PURCHASE THIS RESOURCE, FEEDBACK IS REALLY APPRECIATED, AS IT HELPS ME TO AMEND AND IMPROVE…. ONCE PURCHASED, YOU DO RECEIVE NOTIFICATION OF UPDATES AND THESE ARE FREE TO DOWNLOAD…Thanks The experienced author: Andy McCarthy (amac education: Psychology) is a Chartered Psychologist, experienced teacher, lecturer and publisher.

AQA A-Level Psychology: Year 2 Relationships Module, Sections #9 Virtual Relationships and #10 Parasocial Relationships: (Paper 3, Section B) Part of the: The ‘pick-up a module and go’ series Extensive PowerPoint© display (36 slides) plus photocopy friendly resource booklet, including diverse areas such as: speed dating, online dating and disabilities and Japanese ‘moe’ culture. The bundle is economically priced, very accessible for new and experienced teachers. There are examination style questions, think and respond areas for students. Textbook: Psychology A Level Year2, The Complete Companion. Cardwell & Flanagan (Oxford Press). All you need to present this section of the module, in one package The author, Andy McCarthy is a Chartered Psychologist, experienced teacher, lecturer and publisher.

AQA A-Level Psychology: Year 2 Relationships, The Complete Module, (Paper 3, Section B) Part of the: The ‘pick-up a module and go’ series Extensive PowerPoint© displays (7 separate PPT’s) plus separate photocopy friendly resources booklet for each PPT. The bundle is economically priced at £15 (saves £20, compared to purchasing each section individually). Presented in a very accessible way and is suitable for new and experienced teachers. There are examination style questions and think and respond areas for students. The resource packs contain overviews and related articles; enough to teach without the need for a textbook Covers the whole module: 1. Evolutionary explanations for partner preference 2. Physical attractiveness 3. Self-disclosure 4. Attraction: Filter theory 5. Social exchange theory 6. Equity theory 7. The investment model 8. Relationship breakdown 9. Virtual relationships (social media) 10. Parasocial relationships Recommended Textbook: Psychology A Level Year2, The Complete Companion. Cardwell & Flanagan (Oxford Press). All you need to present this section of the module with confidence, in one package The author, Andy McCarthy is a Chartered Psychologist, experienced teacher, lecturer and publisher.

AQA A-Level Psychology: STRESS, Paper 3 (option) 4.3.7 The ‘pick-up a module and go’ series COVERING: • The physiology of stress, including general adaptation syndrome, the hypothalamic pituitary-adrenal system, the sympatho-medullary pathway and the role of cortisol. • The role of stress in illness, including reference to immunosuppression and cardiovascular disorders. • Sources of stress: life changes and daily hassles. Workplace stress, including the effects of workload and control. • Measuring stress: self-report scales (Social Readjustment Ratings Scale and Hassles and Uplifts Scale) and physiological measures, including skin conductance response. • Individual differences in stress: personality types A, B and C and associated behaviours; hardiness, including commitment, challenge and control. • Managing and coping with stress: drug therapy (benzodiazepines, beta blockers), stress inoculation therapy and biofeedback. Gender differences in coping with stress. The role of social support in coping with stress; types of social support, including instrumental, emotional and esteem support. Extensive PowerPoint© display (117 lavish slides), complete and informative coverage, including links to resources and lots for students to think about and examination style questions. Also includes copies of SRSS and Hassles Scales for students to complete and analyse and an advanced article on Oxytocin and social relationships. This module on addiction, is equally accessible for new and experienced teachers. All you need to present this module in one package. Thank You for reading this and if you do decide to purchase, feedback is very useful, so I can amend and improve (you are automatically notified of updates). The author, Andy McCarthy is a Chartered Psychologist, experienced teacher, lecturer and publisher.

AQA GCSE Psychology: PERCEPTION, Remote Learning Pack, Set #3 Consists of a FOUR self-learning or directed remote learning workbooks (includes ‘over to you’ exam style questions), FOUR sets of model answers and 1 x PPT display (77 slides), the workbooks align with the PowerPoint display Covers: Paper 1 Cognition & Behaviour 3.1.3 PERCEPTION Sensation and perception. The difference between sensation and perception Visual cues and constancies Monocular depth cues: height in plane, relative size, occlusion and linear perspective. Binocular depth cues: retinal disparity, convergence. Gibson’s direct theory of perception – the influence of nature. The real world presents sufficient information for direct perception without inference. Role of motion parallax in everyday perception. Visual illusions- Explanations for visual illusions: ambiguity, misinterpreted depth cues, fiction, size constancy. Examples of visual illusions: the Ponzo, the Müller Lyer, Rubin’s vase, the Ames Room, the Kanizsa triangle and the Necker cube. Gregory’s constructivist theory of perception – the influence of nurture Perception uses inferences from visual cues and past experience to construct a model of reality. Factors affecting perception Perceptual set and the effects of the following factors affecting perception: culture, motivation, emotion, expectation. The Gilchrist and Nesberg study of motivation and the Bruner and Minturn study of perceptual set. Complete coverage of the whole PERCEPTION module, just ‘pick up a remote learning pack’ and go… suitable for remote teaching , self-learning at home, revision, classroom teaching and suitable for both new and experienced teachers to deliver. “My favoured method for remote teaching, students have copies of workbooks, you connect via your favoured social media platform and you use the answer sheets and PowerPoint to teach” PACK THREE OF THE ‘REMOTE LEARNING SERIES’ FOR AQA GCSE PSYCHOLOGY… MORE TO FOLLOW VERY SOON Copying this resource for sharing or personal profit, is against copyright: amac-edu 2020© IF YOU PURCHASE THIS RESOURCE, CONSTRUCTIVE FEEDBACK FOR IMPROVEMENT IS REALLY APPRECIATED…. Thanks The experienced author: Andy Mac (amac education: Psychology) is a Chartered Psychologist, experienced teacher, lecturer and publisher.