AQA, Psychology A-Level Exams, suggested focus for revision: papers 2 and 3 Focus rather than predictions based on previous questions Have included focus for paper 1, so you can assess how useful Free Resource, please leave feedback and browse shop Thanks Andy Mac

AQA A-Level Psychology Workbook Self-Learn / Final Revision: Psychology in Context: Biopsychology (Section B - Paper Two) 12 pages, designed for students to use existing knowledge, notes and textbook to complete (minimal teacher input) Ideal final preparation for the second examination Includes assess knowledge questions and examination style questions Can be downloaded in both formats (word or pdf) Leave feedback, browse my shop and good luck with the exams Thanks Andy Mac

FREE WORKBOOK PSYCHOLOGY AND THE ECONOMY, A-Level Psychology New topic in the current specifications Available as either a word document or in PDF format Covers hard and soft paternalism etc Examples, exercise and examination style question If you like this free resource, please leave feedback and browse my shop Thanks Andy Mac

Workbook for potential calculations, Research Methods, A-Level Psychology Exams Covers: Significant Number Ratio and Percentage Standard Deviation Sign Test Chi-Square (There are worksheets already for Central Tendency and Range) Available as word document or PDF (holds format better) If you like this FREE resource please leave feedback and browse my TES Shop Thanks Andy Mac

Research Methods Workbook: Central Tendency and Types of Data in Psychology Free resource, ten pages packed with information and exercises Available as either a word document or as a PDF document (holds format) Includes coverage of: Levels of Measurement Quantatitive and Qualatitive Data Primary and Secondary Data Measures of Central Tendency If you like this FREE resource, please leave feedback and browse my shop Thanks Andy Mac

Research Methods Workbook: Variables and Hypotheses for A-Level Psychology 18 pages packed with information and activities FREE resource, so please leave feedback and do browse my store Thanks Andy Mac

A-Level Psychology Workbook Frequency Tables, Descriptive Tables and Graphs/Charts what, how and why? explanations and practice examination questions suitable for all examination boards I have uploaded this resource as a word file and a PDF file (PDF maintains the formatting better) if you like this FREE resource, please leave feedback and browse my shop thanks Andy Mac

Research Methods, a workbook (23pages) covering some advanced issues for A-Level Psychology Explanations, exercises and end of section tests Includes: Ethics Distributions (inc skewed) Significance testing (p figure) The statistical tests Parametric requirements Critical value tables Type 1 and Type 2 errors Designing a study Reporting a psychological investigation Referencing Have made available both a word copy and a PDF copy (PDF holds format better) If you like this free resource, please leave feedback (suggestions for constructive improvement really helps) and while here check out my TES Store… most examination boards covered (AQA, OCR and Edexcel) and both levels (GCSE and A-Level) A range of free and economically priced products Thank you Andy Mac

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

Pilot Studies, Research Methods Worksheet: what are they and why do them? A self-learn worksheet, to help the student gain a deeper understanding of a popular exam question; which is often poorly answered Covers what is a pilot study, including looking for floor and ceiling effects Cover what a pilot study is not, including looking for ethical issues Plus a couple of exam style questions (with exam tips) If you like this FREE resource, feedback is nice and do browse my shop for other products (some free and some charged for) Thanks Andy Mac

Inter-rater reliability, a fun classroom activity and worksheet Free resource contains a ppt display and related workbook Make inter-rater reliability fun and understandable All photos are mine or CC licensed (you can change and use your own!!!) If you like this activity, please leave feedback and look at more of my resources for teaching psychology (all examination boards) Thanks Andy

Psychology OCR GCSE (9-1): SLEEP AND DREAMING Paper #2 Applications in Psychology Comprehensive coverage of the specification, including: • The functions, features and benefits of sleep: healthy brain; physical repair; emotional stability; stages of the sleep cycle and when dreaming occurs; the role of the pineal gland and melatonin • The causes of sleep disorders: sleep onset and sleep maintenance insomnia • Endogenous pacemakers; and exogenous zeitgebers; and their role in sleep. Theories/Explanations: The Nature of Dreaming /The Freudian Theory of Dreaming /The Activation Synthesis Theory of Dreaming KEY STUDY: The Freudian Theory of Dreaming Research Study – Freud (1918): Dream analysis study of ‘The Wolfman’. • The Activation Synthesis Theory of Dreaming: • The role of REM sleep • the function and actions of the brain during sleep, including the limbic system • activity of neurons in the pons during sleep • the process of synthesis as a function of the cerebral cortex • criticisms of the theory including the reductionism/holism debate. The Activation Synthesis Theory of Dreaming Research Study Differences in actions and functions of the brain when dreaming and when awake – KEY STUDY: Williams et al. (1992): Study into Bizarreness in Dreams and Fantasies: Implications for the Activation Synthesis Hypothesis. Application Development of treatments for insomnia • Features of insomnia, the role of the nervous system and its management through relaxation techniques and the role of the physical environment in insomnia and its treatment through improved sleep hygiene • The impact of neurological damage to the hypothalamus on sleep. Consists of a PPT display (81 slides) giving clear and full coverage of the module. The presentation has links to online resources (only for educational use), class exercises and think about tasks. 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 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.

EDEXCEL GCSE PSYCHOLOGY (9-1) Sample slides from bundle covering whole paper1 Sample slides from all five topics: Development, Memory, Psychological Problems, The Brain and Neuropsychology & Social Influence Each topic is covered by an extensive ppt (usually somewhere between 80 and 120 slides), resource links, thinking questions and examination style questions. Also all key studies have full coverage. The sections (x5) are available @ £12-99 each or as one Bundle @ £42-00 I HAVE USED THESE RESOURCES IN THE CLASSROOM Copying this resource for sharing or personal profit, is against copyright. Copyright: amac edu 2019© IF YOU PURCHASE A 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.

Edexcel GCSE Psychology (9-1): Topic 5: Social Influence Topic 5: Social Influence– How others affect you? Full Coverage of: • Understand bystander intervention and factors affecting ‘helping’ • Understand conformity to majority influence and factors affecting conformity to majority influence • Understand obedience to authority and factors affecting obedience to authority figures and possible ways to prevent blind obedience to authority figures • Understand the behaviour of crowds and the individuals within them and the effect of collective behaviour Key Studies Piliavin et al (1969) Good Samaritanism: An Underground Phenomenon? Haney, Banks, and Zimbardo (1973) A Study of Prisoners and Guards in a Simulated Prison Issues and debates • Understand social and cultural issues in psychology Consists of an extensive PPT display (190 slides) giving clear and full coverage of the module. The presentation has: exam style questions, activities to encourage thinking and links at end for extension 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 2019© 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.

Edexcel GCSE Psychology (9-1): Topic 4: The brain and neuropsychology (Paper 1) Topic 4 – How does your brain affect you? Full Coverage of: Topic 4: The brain and neuropsychology – How does your brain affect you? . Know the structure and function of the brain •Understand lateralisation of function in the hemispheres 9and sex differences •Know what neurons and synapses are, including function and interaction of neurotransmitters •Understand the impact of neurological damage on cognitions and behaviour, including: ‘visual agnosia’ & ‘prosopagnosia’ Key Studies: Damasio et al (1994) The Return of Phineas Gage: Clues About the Brain from the Skull of a Famous Patient Sperry (1968) Hemisphere Deconnection and Unity in Conscious Awareness Issues and debates: Understand how psychology and knowledge of the brain has changed over time Consists of an extensive PPT display (82 slides) giving clear and full coverage of the module. The presentation has: exam style questions, activities to encourage thinking (eg. Synaesesia, Cotard’s Syndrome and Imposter Syndrome) and links at end for key study resources. Also includes a worksheet for the Sperry split brain research… making understanding it almost simple!!! 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.

Edexcel GCSE Psychology (9-1): Psychological Problems (Paper 1) Paper 1, Exploring human behaviour, Topic 3: Psychological problems – How would psychological problems affect you? Full Coverage of: Understanding two mental health problems (unipolar depression and addiction), including: Their symptoms and features according to the International Classification of Diseases (ICD) How the incidence of mental health problems changes over time How mental health problems affect individuals and society The influence of genes as an explanation The use of cognitive theory as an explanation of depression The use of learning theory as an explanation of addiction The use of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) as a treatment The use of drugs as a treatment Key Studies: Depression Caspi et al. (2003) Influence of Life Stress on Depression: Moderation by a Polymorphism in the 5-HTT Gene* Addiction Young (2007) Cognitive Behaviour Therapy with Internet Addicts: Treatment Outcomes and Implications Issues and debates: Understand and apply the nature vs nurture debate Consists of an extensive PPT display (127 slides) giving clear and full coverage of the module The presentation has: exam style questions and activities to encourage thinking 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: 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.

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.