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At JB Resources, our mission is to empower educators and students with top-tier educational materials specifically crafted for GCSE and A-Level Psychology. Our comprehensive collection is designed to cater to the diverse needs of the classroom, ensuring each lesson is interactive, thorough, and up-to-date. From complete topic bundles to individual lessons, we provide resources that make learning both enjoyable and effective.
Welcome to JB Resources on TES!
At JB Resources, our mission is to empower educators and students with top-tier educational materials specifically crafted for GCSE and A-Level Psychology. Our comprehensive collection is designed to cater to the diverse needs of the classroom, ensuring each lesson is interactive, thorough, and up-to-date. From complete topic bundles to individual lessons, we provide resources that make learning both enjoyable and effective.
To request lessons, provide feedback or if you have had any issues opening any resources of my resources, please feel free to contact me on jb_resources@outlook.com (responses are usually very prompt).
Key content covered in this Lesson:
Key Questions
Evolutionary Theory
Natural Selection
Evolutionary Psychology
Sexual Jealousy as an Evolutionary Explanation of Human Aggression
Wilson & Daly’s Research (1996) - Mate Rentention Strategies
Domestic Abuse
Activity: Evaluating Interviews
Shackelford et al.'s Research (2005)- Intimate Partner Violence
Activity: Evaluating Questionnaires
Evolutionary Explanations of Bullying
Exam Practice with Mark Scheme: Application Question
Evaluation worksheet
Evaluation points
Exam Practice with Mark Scheme: Evaluation Question
Activity: Writing Double and Triple Whopper Paragraphs
Plenary: Consolidation Question
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Key content covered in this Lesson:
Key Questions
Theory of Mind
Intentional Reasoning Tasks
False Belief Tasks
The Sally-Anne Task (Baron-Cohen et al., 1985)
Video: What is Autism?
Sally-Anne Studies, ToM and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Testing Older Children and Adults
Exam Practice with Mark Scheme: Short answer, Application questions
Evaluation worksheet
Evaluation points
Exam Practice with Mark Scheme: 6 Mark question
Model answer
Plenary: Consolidation question
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Key content covered in this Lesson:
Key Questions
Selman’s work on Perspective-taking
Perspective-taking Research (1971; 1976) - Procedure and Findings
Selman’s Stages of Development (1976)
Level 0 - Socially Egocentric
Level 1 - Social Information role-taking
Level 2 - Self-reflective role-taking
Level 3 - Mutual role-taking
Level 4 - Societal and conventional role-taking
Summary Table of Selman’s Levels of Perspective-taking
Activity: Spenny and Lauren’s Computer time
Later Developments to Selman’s Theory
Evaluation worksheet
Evaluation points
Exam practice with Mark Scheme: Planning 8 Mark with Application Questions
Plenary: Consolidation Question
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Key content covered in this Lesson:
What is Stress?
Video: What is General Adaptation Syndrome?
The General Adaptation Syndrome (Seyle, 1936)
Stage 1: Alarm Reaction
Stage 2: Resistance
Stage 3: Exhaustion
Acute Stress: Sympathomedullary Pathway (SAM Pathway)
Chronic Stress: The Hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal system (HPA Axis)
Video: 2-Minute Neuroscience - The HPA Axis
The Effects of Cortisol
Negative Feedback Loops
Activity: Complete the Diagram
Exam Practice Question with Mark Scheme: MCQ, Application, Outline Questions
Evaluation worksheet
Evaluation points
Exam Practice Question with Mark Scheme: Evaluation
Plenary: Consolidation Question
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Key content covered in this Lesson:
What are Daily Hassles?
Primary and Secondary Appraisal
Life Changes, Daily Hassles and Illness
Research into Daily Hassles: Kanner et al. (1981)
Exam Question with Mark Scheme: Application Question
Evaluation worksheet
Evaluation points
Exam Question with Mark Scheme: Evaluation question
Activity: Quick Quiz
Plenary: Consolidation Question
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Key content covered in this Lesson:
Social Support
Video: Understanding Biofeedback
Types of Social Support (Schaefer et al., 1981)
Instrumental Social Support
Emotional Social Support
Esteem Social Support
Research into Social Support (Cohen et al., 2015)
Evaluation worksheet
Evaluation point
Exam Practice with Mark Scheme: 16 Mark Essay with Application
Using and quoting the STEM
Activity: Essay scaffold
Plenary: Consolidation question
Activity: Topic reflection
This lesson was created using the AQA GCSE Specification (published December 2016) although content and activities may be useful for other specifications.
Key content covered in this Lesson:
Lesson Objectives
Short-Term Memory vs. Long-Term Memory
Episodic Memory
Semantic Memory
Procedural Memory
Declarative vs. Non-Declarative Memories
Activity: Key Term Match 4
Episodic, Semantic or Procedural?
Video: The Case Study of Clive Wearing
Activity: Evaluation worksheet
Evaluation points
Exam Practice with Mark Scheme: Application Question
Exam Practice with Mark Scheme: Research Methods Question (Case Studies) with Model Answer
Plenary: Consolidation Question
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This lesson was created using the GCSE (9-1) Religious Studies B specification although content and activities may be useful for other specifications.
Key content covered in this Lesson:
Video: Basic Beliefs of Islam - Prophets
Risalah
The Chanel of Communication
The Prophets of Islam
Activity: Summary worksheet
Prophet Adam
Prophet Ibrahim and his son Ismael
Prophet Musa
Prophet Dawud
Prophet Isa
Prophet Muhammed - The Seal of The Prophets
Exam Practice Questions (a) and (b) Questions
Plenary: Consolidation Activity
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EXPLANATIONS FOR NICOTINE ADDICTION: Includes Brain Neurochemistry & Learning Theory [A-Level Psychology - Addiction Topic)
This lesson bundle includes TWO complete lessons:
Brain Chemistry as an Explanation for Nicotine Addiction
Learning Theory as an Explanation for Nicotine Addiction
All lessons include the complete lesson slides and worksheets.
Please see individual lessons for further details of included content
EXPLANATIONS FOR GAMBLING ADDICTION: Includes Learning Theory & Cognitive Theory of Gambling Addiction [A-Level Psychology - Addiction Topic)
This lesson bundle includes TWO complete lessons:
Brain Chemistry as an Explanation for Nicotine Addiction
Learning Theory as an Explanation for Nicotine Addiction
All lessons include the complete lesson slides and worksheets.
Please see individual lessons for further details of included content
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Key content included:
Key questions
Video: What is Obesity?
Genetic Explanations
Family Studies
Polygenic Determination
Neural Explanations
Serotonin
Dopamine
Exam practice: 16 Mark Questions - A01 Paragraph
Mark scheme
Possible content
Evaluation worksheet
Evaluation points
Exam practice: 16 Mark Questions - A03 Paraagraph
Mark Scheme
Possible Evaluation
Plenary: Discussion prompt
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 two complete lessons (.ppt) with activities:
Learning Theory as an Explanation of Attachment
Bowlby’s Monotropic Theory as an Explanation of Attachment*
Please see individual lessons for further details of included content.
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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
Rusbult’s Investment Model
Satisfaction and Comparison with Alternatives
Investment Size
Satisfaction versus Commitment
Relationship Maintenance Mechanisms
Activity: Annotate the Diagram of Rusbult’s Investment Model
Activity: Concepts - Working on it
Evaluation worksheet
Evaluation points
Exam Practice with Mark Scheme: 8 Mark Question
Model Answer
Plenary: Consolidation Question
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Key content included:
Key Questions
Self-Disclosure in Virtual Relationships
Reduced Cues Theory
The Hyperpersonal Model
Absence of Gating
Activity: Do virtual relationships lead to more or less self-disclosure?
Exam Practice: Application Question with Mark Scheme
Evaluation worksheet
Evaluation points
Exam Practice: Planning 16 Mark Essays
Plenary video: The Science of Online Dating
This lesson was created using the Edexcel GCSE Specification although content and activities may be useful for other specifications.
Key content covered in this Lesson:
Learning objectives
Activity: Stroop Test
Introduction to Willingham’s Theory
Factual Knowledge Precedes Skill
The Importance of Praise and Effort
Important for Building Knowledge
Strategies to Support Development: Cognitive, Physical and Social Development
Exam Practice with Mark Scheme: Application questions
Evaluation worksheet
Evaluation points
Exam Practice with Mark Scheme: Evaluation Question
Plenary: Consolidation question
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This fully editable lesson explores the impact of disrupting biological rhythms, focusing on the effects of shift work and jet lag. Designed using the OxfordAQA International A-level Psychology (9685) specification, this lesson helps students understand how modern lifestyle factors can desynchronise circadian rhythms and the potential health consequences.
Key Features:
Comprehensive Lesson Slides: The lesson covers how biological rhythms are disrupted by factors such as shift work and jet lag. Students will learn about the role of endogenous pacemakers (internal body clocks) and exogenous zeitgebers (external cues such as light) in regulating circadian rhythms. Key studies, including Davis et al. (2001) on shift work and Cho et al. (2000) on jet lag, are discussed, providing insights into the effects of misaligned biological rhythms on health, performance, and well-being.
Interactive Activities: Engages students with a “Do Now” activity that prompts them to reflect on the consequences of disrupted sleep schedules. Throughout the lesson, Think-Pair-Share discussions encourage students to consider real-world scenarios, such as the experiences of night-shift workers and frequent travellers. Case studies like “Sam the Policewoman” provide opportunities for students to apply their knowledge of pacemakers and zeitgebers to practical examples, fostering critical thinking.
Assessment Materials: Includes exam-style questions with model answers to assess students’ understanding of the effects of shift work and jet lag. Students will evaluate research, discuss strategies for minimising the negative impacts (such as forward shift rotation and light management), and critically engage with the evidence, helping them develop the analytical skills required for psychology exams.
This fully editable lesson focuses on the different stages and characteristics of sleep, including both non-REM (NREM) and REM sleep. Designed using the OxfordAQA International A-level Psychology (9685) specification, this lesson explores the nature of sleep, the biological rhythms that regulate it, and key research findings.
Key Features:
Comprehensive Lesson Slides: The lesson covers the different stages of sleep, from light NREM sleep to deep slow-wave sleep and REM sleep. Students will learn how each stage is characterised by unique brainwave patterns and physiological changes, with a focus on EEG readings. Key studies, including the work of Aserinsky and Kleitman (1953), are highlighted, providing insight into how sleep cycles operate as ultradian rhythms. The lesson also addresses the role of circadian rhythms and neurotransmitters in sleep regulation.
Interactive Activities: Students engage in a “Do Now” activity that prompts them to consider how sleep deprivation affects their body. The lesson includes a detailed summary activity where students complete a chart outlining the stages of NREM and REM sleep. Additionally, the lesson incorporates a quiz using ABCD cards to assess understanding, allowing for instant feedback and class discussion on the key differences between the stages of sleep.
Assessment Materials: Includes exam-style questions with model answers that assess understanding of NREM and REM sleep. Questions prompt students to explain differences between sleep stages, interpret EEG data, and identify key features of REM sleep such as muscle paralysis and vivid dreaming. This encourages critical thinking and exam readiness.
This fully editable lesson covers key sleep disorders, including insomnia and narcolepsy, exploring their symptoms, causes, and treatments. Designed using the OxfordAQA International A-level Psychology (9685) specification, this lesson provides an in-depth understanding of sleep disorders, with real-world applications and case studies.
Key Features:
Comprehensive Lesson Slides: The lesson covers major sleep disorders such as insomnia and narcolepsy, detailing their symptoms, underlying causes (e.g., neurotransmitters like orexin in narcolepsy), and various treatment options (e.g., CBT for insomnia, stimulant medications for narcolepsy). The slides also include relevant research, such as Gregory et al. (2006) on the role of circadian rhythms in insomnia, providing insights into the biological and psychological aspects of these disorders.
Interactive Activities: Engages students through a multiple-choice quiz (MCQ) where they can hold up A, B, C, or D cards to answer questions related to sleep disorders, such as identifying symptoms of narcolepsy or treatments for insomnia. The quiz serves as a quick assessment tool, allowing students to consolidate their understanding of key concepts. The lesson also includes case studies, such as Imran’s experience with insomnia, which encourages students to apply their knowledge by explaining real-life scenarios using psychological theory.
Assessment Materials: Includes exam-style questions with model answers to assess students’ ability to describe and evaluate research into sleep disorders. Questions cover key areas such as symptoms of insomnia, genetic and personality factors in insomnia, and evaluating research on narcolepsy, helping students prepare for exam-level analysis and evaluation of sleep disorders.
This fully editable lesson focuses on the restoration theories of sleep and the role of sleep in memory consolidation. Designed using the OxfordAQA International A-level Psychology (9685) specification, this lesson explores how sleep aids in physical and brain recovery as well as its impact on different types of memory.
Key Features:
Comprehensive Lesson Slides: The lesson covers key restoration theories proposed by Oswald (1966) and Horne (1980), explaining how REM and NREM sleep serve different restorative functions. Students will learn about the role of sleep in brain recovery, supported by case studies like those of Peter Tripp and Randy Gardner, and examine how sleep deprivation affects cognitive and physical functioning. Additionally, the lesson explains the role of REM and NREM sleep in memory consolidation, differentiating between declarative and procedural memory, and features studies by Karni et al. (1994) and Walker et al. (2002).
Interactive Activities: Engages students through a “Do Now” activity that prompts them to think about the effects of sleep deprivation on the brain and body. The lesson also features “Check it” questions that assess understanding, such as explaining the differences between Oswald’s and Horne’s models, evaluating the findings from sleep deprivation studies, and analysing the role of sleep in memory consolidation. Think-Pair-Share discussions and application questions throughout the lesson encourage deeper engagement with the material.
Assessment Materials: Includes exam-style questions with model answers, such as describing and evaluating the restoration theory of sleep, and explaining how motivation can affect performance during sleep deprivation. These materials help students apply theoretical knowledge and prepare for evaluation questions in exams, focusing on both strengths and limitations of the restoration theories.
This fully editable lesson explores the evolutionary explanations for the functions of sleep, focusing on how ecological factors, predator-prey relationships, and energy conservation influence sleep patterns across species. Designed using the OxfordAQA International A-level Psychology (9685) specification, this lesson provides a detailed understanding of sleep’s adaptive role in survival.
Key Features:
Comprehensive Lesson Slides: The lesson covers key evolutionary theories of sleep, including the predator-prey hypothesis by Meddis (1975) and the hibernation theory by Webb (1982). Students will learn how factors such as an animal’s size, ecological niche, and predator-prey status affect sleep duration. The lesson includes research by Allison and Cicchetti (1976) and Lesku et al. (2005), highlighting how correlational studies have shaped our understanding of the relationship between brain mass, sleep duration, and REM sleep.
Interactive Activities: Students engage with a “Do Now” activity that prompts them to think critically about whether sleep is always beneficial for animals. The lesson also features “Check it” questions throughout to assess understanding, including tasks that ask students to explain ecological niches, evaluate research findings, and critically assess the limitations of correlational and captivity-based studies.
Assessment Materials: Includes exam-style questions with model answers, such as explaining evolutionary functions of sleep and identifying limitations of using animal studies to investigate sleep. These assessment materials guide students in applying their knowledge to real-world examples and prepare them for answering both application and evaluation questions on this topic.