This bundle was created using the latest AQA A-Level Specification (published June 2019) although content and activities may be useful for other specifications.
This bundle includes 8 complete lessons (.ppt) with activities:
Origins of Psychology
The Behaviourist Approach
Social Learning Theory
The Cognitive Approach
The Biological Approach
The Psychodynamic Approach
The Humanistic Approach
Comparison of Approaches
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This bundle includes a complete lesson and activities for the A-Level Topic YEAR 1 RESEARCH METHODS:
The 18 lessons are included in this bundle are:
Experimental Method
Control of Variables
Experimental Design
Types of Experiment
Sampling
Ethical Issues and Ways of Dealing with Them
Pilot Studies (and more)
Observational Techniques
Observational Design
Self-Report Techniques
Self-Report Design
Correlations
Data Analysis: Kinds of Data
Data Analysis: Descriptive Statistics
Data Analysis: Graphs
Mathematical Content
Introduction to Statistical Testing: The Sign Test
Peer Review & Psychology and The Economy
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This bundle was created using the latest AQA A-Level Specification (published June 2019) although content and activities may be useful for other specifications.
This bundle includes a complete lesson and activities for the A-Level Forensic Psychology Topic.
The 13 lessons are included in this bundle are:
Defining and Measuring Crime
The Top-Down Approach to Offender Profiling
The Bottom-Up Approach to Offender Profiling
Lombroso’s Atavistic Form
Genetic and Neural Explanations
Eysenck’s Theory of the Criminal Personality
Cognitive Theory
Differential Association Theory
Psychodynamic Explanations for Offending
Custodial Sentencing
Behavioural Modification in Custody
Anger Management
Restorative Justice
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This contains all 14 lessons in the Psychological Problems topic for AQA GCSE Psychology. It also contains a Homework booklet, a Starter booklet and the entire Development Workbooklet.
An introduction to mental health. How the incidence of significant mental health problems changes over time
Characteristics of mental health, eg positive engagement with society, effective coping with challenges.
Cultural variations in beliefs about mental health problems.
Increased challenges of modern living, eg isolation.
Increased recognition of the nature of mental health problems and lessening of social stigma.
Effects of significant mental health problems on individuals and society
Individual effects, eg damage to relationships, difficulties coping with day to day life, negative impact on physical wellbeing.
Social effects, eg need for more social care, increased crime rates, implications for the economy.
Characteristics of clinical depression. Differences between unipolar depression, bipolar depression and sadness.
The use of International Classification of Diseases in diagnosing unipolar depression: number and severity of symptoms including low mood, reduced energy levels, changes in sleep patterns and appetite levels, decrease in self-confidence.
Theories of depression. Interventions or therapies for depression
Biological explanation (influence of nature): imbalance of neurotransmitters, eg serotonin in the brain.
Psychological explanation (influence of nurture): negative schemas and attributions.
Use of antidepressant medications.
Cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT).
How these improve mental health, reductionist and holistic perspectives. Wiles’ study of the effectiveness of CBT.
Characteristics of addiction. The difference between addiction/dependence and substance misuse/abuse.
The use of International Classification of Diseases in diagnosing addiction (dependence syndrome), including a strong desire to use substance(s) despite harmful consequences, difficulty in controlling use, a higher priority given to the substance(s) than to other activities or obligations.
Theories of addiction. Interventions or therapies for addiction
Biological explanation (influence of nature): hereditary factors/genetic vulnerability. Kaij’s twin study of alcohol abuse.
Psychological explanation (influence of nurture): Peer influence.
Aversion therapy.
Self-management programmes, eg self-help groups, 12 step recovery programmes.
How these improve mental health, reductionist and holistic perspectives.
This lesson was created using the latest AQA A-Level Specification (published June 2019) although content and activities may be useful for other specifications.
Key content covered in this Lesson:
Key Questions
How to Compare Approaches
Activity: Comparison Summary Table
Comparing the Biological Approach to the Behaviorist Approach
Model Comparison Paragraph
Exam practice: Comparison Essays
Comparing the Cognitive Approach to the Psychodynamic Approach
Structuring Comparison Essays
Exam practice with Mark Scheme: Comparison Essay
Mark scheme
Model Comparison Paragraph
Plenary: Consolidation Question
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Included are 8 revision mats, one for every topic of the AQA GCSE Psychology specification: Memory, Development, Perception, Research Methods, Social Influence, Language, Thought & Communication, Brain & Neuropsychology and Psychological Problems.
These can be printed on A3 paper and given to students to complete for revision.
All resources were used for a 2hr GCSE taster session.
Taster 1:
Students are introduced to psychology through the discussion of gifs to form a definition.
Students are introduced to the course and complete a diamond 9 activity designed to get students discussing their justification for their thought processes.
Taster 2: students focus on how psychologists investigate topics using different theories. students investigate the research question “What causes evil behaviour?” After discussing how ‘evil’ could be operationalised (e.g. aggression, selfish acts that lead to harm, lack of empathy), students complete a rotation task in which they are introduced to a number of theories (including milgram, conditioning, social learning, and brain scanning). The off specification topics can be used to enthuse students regarding the new subject.
This lesson was created using the latest AQA A-Level Specification (published June 2019) although content and activities may be useful for other specifications.
Key content covered in this Lesson:
Key questions
Key assumptions of the Biological Approach
The Brain vs. The Mind
The Genetic Basis of Behaviour
Twin Studies
Video: What identical twins separated at birth teach us about genetics
Genotype and Phenotype
Genotype
Phenotype
Activity: Apply it - Phenylketonuria (PKU)
Evolutionary and Behaviour
Exam practice: Application Question
Evaluation worksheet
Evaluation points
Exam practice: Comparison Essay with Mark Scheme
Example Comparison Paragraph
Plenary: Discussion question
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This lesson was created using the latest AQA A-Level Specification (published June 2019) although content and activities may be useful for other specifications.
Key content covered in this Lesson:
Key Questions
Key Assumptions of the Humanistic Approach
Psychology and Free Will
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
Self-actualisation
The Self and Congruence
Incongruence
Congruence
Conditions of Worth vs. Unconditional Positive Regard
Video: Roger’s Person-Centred Approach to Counselling
Activity: Key Term Define
Exam Practice with Mark Scheme: Multi-Choice Question
Evaluation worksheet
Evaluation points
Exam Practice with Mark Scheme: 16 Mark Essay with Application
Examiner Commentary
Activity: Essay Planning Activity
Plenary: Consolidation activity
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An Introduction lesson to GCSE Psychology. Covering types of psychologists, theories and studies, and outlining and evaluation skills. Activities on PP directly correspond to worksheet. Notes in PPT to guide teacher through. Theories and Studies are based on listed topics in AQA specification, but resource is appropriate for any exam board.
This bundle includes a complete lesson and activities for the A-Level Topic YEAR 2 RESEARCH METHODS:
The 8 lessons are included in this bundle are:
Case Studies and Content Analysis
Reliability
Types of Validity
Choosing a Statistical Test
Probability and Significance
Statistical Testing
Reporting Psychological Investigations
Features of Science
*Please see individual lessons for further details of included content.
This lesson was created using the latest AQA A-Level Specification (published June 2019) although content and activities may be useful for other specifications.
Key content covered in this Lesson:
Key questions
Freud’s Psychodynamic Approach
Key Assumptions of The Psychodynamic Approach
The Role of The Unconscious
The Preconscious Mind
The Structure of Personality: Tripartide Structure
Defence Mechanisms
Activity: Concepts - Defence Mechanisms
Video: Defence Mechansims
The Psychosexual Stages
Exam questions with Mark Scheme: Short answer question
Evaluation worksheet
Evaluation points
Exam Practice with Mark Scheme: Evaluation question
Plenary: Discussion Question
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This lesson was created using the latest AQA A-Level Specification (published June 2019) although content and activities may be useful for other specifications.
Key content covered in this Lesson:
Key Questions
The Cognitive Approach
Key Assumptions
Theoretical Models
Computer Models
Video: Are brains like computers?
The Role of Schema
Example of a schema for a chair
The Emergence of Cognitive Neuroscience
Exam practice with Mark Scheme: Short answer questions
Evaluation worksheet
Evaluation points
Exam practice with Mark Scheme: Evaluation question
Plenary: Consolidation Question
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This bundle was created using the latest AQA A-Level Specification (published June 2019) although content and activities may be useful for other specifications.
This bundle includes a complete lesson and activities for the A-Level Issues and Debates Topic.
The 7 lessons are included in this bundle are:
Gender Bias
Culture Bias
Free Will and Determinism
The Nature-Nurture Debate
Holism and Reductionism
Idiographic and Nomothetic Approaches
Ethical Implications of Research Studies and Theory
Please see individual lessons for further details of the content included.
All PowerPoints with assessment questions and answers for the WHOLE COURSE (New for 2025-26).
Social
Biological
Cognitive
Learning
Clinical
Issues and debates
Research methods
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This contains all 15 lessons in the Research Methods topic for AQA GCSE Psychology. It also contains a Homework booklet, a Starter booklet and the entire Research Methods Workbooklet.
This lesson was created using the latest AQA A-Level Specification (published June 2019) although content and activities may be useful for other specifications.
Key content covered in this Lesson:
Key Questions
The Nervous System
Diagram of the Nervous System
The Central Nervous System
The Brain
The Cerebral Cortex
The Four Lobes
Gyri and Sulci
The Spinal Cord
The Peripheral Nervous System
The Somatic Nervous System
The Autonomic Nervous System
The Sympathetic and Parasympathetic Nervous System
Video: 2-Minute Neuroscience: Division of the Nervous System
Activity: Fill in the Diagram
Exam Practice with Mark Scheme: Describe Question
Plenary: Consolidation Question
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This bundle was created using the latest AQA A-Level Specification (published June 2019) although content and activities may be useful for other specifications.
This bundle includes 10 complete lessons (.ppt) with activities:
Coding, Capacity and Duration
The Multi-Store Model of Memory
Types of Long-Term Memory
The Working Memory Model
Interference Theory as an Explanation for Forgetting
Retrieval Failure as an Explanation for Forgetting
Misleading Information as a Factor affecting EWT
Anxiety as a Factor affecting EWT
Cognitive Interview - Improving the accuracy of EWT
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This bundle was created using the latest AQA A-Level Specification (published June 2019) although content and activities may be useful for other specifications.
This bundle includes 9 complete lessons (.ppt) with activities:
Introduction to Attachment
Schaffer & Emerson’s Stages of Attachment (1964)
Animal Studies of Attachment
Learning Theory as an Explanation for Attachment
Bowlby’s Monotropic Theory as an Explanation for Attachment
Ainsworth’s Strange Situation
Cultural Variations in Attachment
Bowlby’s Theory of Maternal Deprivation
Romanian Orphan Studies: The Effects of Institutionalisation
The Influence of Early Attachment on Later Adult Relationships
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A really interactive session on Eye Witness Testimony with lots of activities and videos throughout the session. Includes having the students become “real” eye witnesses as well.
Designed for year 10/year 11 students as a taster for A level Psychology - could really be used with any exam board but was made with AQA in mind.
All instructions are in the notes sections of the ppt slides.
Adaptable in length - can last anywhere from 30 mins - 60 mins really depending on how many of the activities are done in the session.
Befitting the new AQA spec , this is an information-worksheet booklet for Approaches in Psychology- paper 2. Appropriate for AS level exams in May 2016.