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 To request lessons, provide feedback or if you have had any issues opening any resources of my resources, please feel free to contact jb_resources@outlook.com. Reviews and feedback are always welcome.

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: Background: The Impact of Parent Praise on Child Motivation Activity: Key Term Match Praise and Gender Gunderson et al.'s Research (2013): Aims, Procedure, Results, Conclusions Exam Practice with Mark Scheme: Multiple Choice Question (MCQ) Evaluation worksheet Evaluation points Activity: AFL Quiz on Gunderson et al’s Research (2013) Plenary: Consolidation Question To request lessons, provide feedback or if you have had any issues opening any resources of my resources, please feel free to contact jb_resources@outlook.com. Reviews and feedback are always welcome.

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: Introduction to Mindset Theory by Carol Dweck Fixed and Growth Mindset: Ability and Effort Key Points Experimental Evidence (Muller and Dweck, 1998) Video: Carol Dweck - The Effect of Praise on Mindsets Exam Practice with Mark Scheme: Application, Short Answer Questions Evaluation worksheet Evaluation points Activity: Mindset Theory MCQ Quiz Plenary: Consolidation Question To request lessons, provide feedback or if you have had any issues opening any resources of my resources, please feel free to contact jb_resources@outlook.com. Reviews and feedback are always welcome.

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: Lesson objectives Piaget’s Explanation of Understanding The World Schemas/Schemata Disequilibrium and Equilibrium How Learning Takes Place: Assimilation and Accommodation Activity: Summary Table of Piaget’s Theory of Cognitive Development Activity: Apply it - Schemas at The Zoo Evaluation worksheet Evaluation points Exam Practice with Mark Scheme: Application, Evaluation Questions Plenary: Consolidation Question To request lessons, provide feedback or if you have had any issues opening any resources of my resources, please feel free to contact jb_resources@outlook.com. Reviews and feedback are always welcome.

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: Lesson Objectives Recap: Piaget’s Four Stages of Cognitive Development Background: Egocentrism and the Three Mountains Task Video: Egocentrism and Perspective Taking The Three Mountains Task: Aims, Procedure, Equipment, Ways of Questioning the Child, Results, Conclusions Exam Practice with Mark Scheme: Application Question Evaluation worksheet Evaluation points Exam Practice with Mark Scheme: Evaluation Question Plenary: Consolidation Question To request lessons, provide feedback or if you have had any issues opening any resources of my resources, please feel free to contact jb_resources@outlook.com. Reviews and feedback are always welcome.

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: Lesson Objectives Piaget’s Stages of Development Sensorimotor Stage (birth to 2 years) Pre-operational Stage (2 to 7 years) Video: A Typical Child on Piaget’s Conservation Tasks Video: Egocentricism and Perspective Taking Concrete Operational Stage (7 to 12 years) Formal Operational Stage (12+ years) Video: Piaget’s Stages of Cognitive Development Activity: Key Term Match Exam Question with Mark Scheme: Application Question Activity: Using Piaget’s Stages in Education Summary Worksheet Using Piaget’s Stages in Education Implications for Teaching Plenary: Consolidation question To request lessons, provide feedback or if you have had any issues opening any resources of my resources, please feel free to contact jb_resources@outlook.com. Reviews and feedback are always welcome.

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: Early Brain Development Timeline Lesson Objectives What is Developmental Psychology? Video: How baby’s brain develop… Development of the Midbrain, Forebrain and Hindbrain Activity: Key Term Match Development of The Cerebellum and Medulla Exam Practice with Mark Scheme: Short answer question, Application question Building Neural Connections from Birth Plenary: Consolidation Question Optional Activity: Modelling Early Brain Development with Play Dough To request lessons, provide feedback or if you have had any issues opening any resources of my resources, please feel free to contact jb_resources@outlook.com. Reviews and feedback are always welcome.

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/outcomes False Memories Loftus and Pickrell’s Study (1995): Aim, Method, Results, Conclusions Video: Are all of your memories real? Activity: Class Discussion - A Positive Application? Activity: Evaluation worksheet Evaluation points Exam Practice with Mark Scheme: Short answer questions, Evaluation question Plenary: Consolidation Question To request lessons, provide feedback or if you have had any issues opening any resources of my resources, please feel free to contact jb_resources@outlook.com.

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/outcomes Context Godden and Baddeley’s Study (1975): Aim, Method, Results, Conclusions Activity: Concepts - Hamza’s Exam Evaluation points Exam Practice with Mark Scheme: Extended Response Question Model answer Plenary: Consolidation Question To request lessons, provide feedback or if you have had any issues opening any resources of my resources, please feel free to contact jb_resources@outlook.com.

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/outcomes Interference Theory McGeoch and McDonald’s Study (1931): Aim, Method, Findings, Conclusions Types of Interference: Proactive and Retroactive Interference Video: Proactive and Retroactive Interference Activity: Proactive or Retroactive Interference? Evaluation points Exam Practice with Mark Scheme: Extended Response Question Model answer Plenary: Consolidation Question To request lessons, provide feedback or if you have had any issues opening any resources of my resources, please feel free to contact jb_resources@outlook.com.

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/outcomes The Theory of Reconstructive Memory Memory is Inaccurate Reconstruction Social and Cultural Influences Effort After Meaning Activity: Concepts - Memory in the Office Evaluation worksheet Evaluation points Exam Practice with Mark Scheme: Application Question, Evaluation Question Model answers Plenary: Consolidation Question To request lessons, provide feedback or if you have had any issues opening any resources of my resources, please feel free to contact jb_resources@outlook.com.

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/outcomes Activity: Memory Test - War of The Ghosts Replication Bartlett’s War of The Ghosts Study Aim, Method, Findings and Conclusions Example Reproduction by Bartlett’s Participant Exam Practice with Mark Scheme: Short Answer Question Evaluation worksheet Evaluation points Plenary: Consolidation Question To request lessons, provide feedback or if you have had any issues opening any resources of my resources, please feel free to contact jb_resources@outlook.com.

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/outcomes Activity: Murdock's Memory Test Primacy and Recency Effects Murdock's Serial Position Curve Study (1962) Aim, Method, Findings and Conclusions How Findings Support to Multi-Store Model Activity: Evaluation worksheet Evaluation Points Exam Practice with Mark Scheme: Extended Response Question Mark Breakdown Activity: Marking Student Answers Plenary: Consolidation Question To request lessons, provide feedback or if you have had any issues opening any resources of my resources, please feel free to contact jb_resources@outlook.com. Reviews and feedback are always welcome.

This free, editable resource is designed for A Level Psychology students to enhance their evaluation skills using the GRAVE method (Generalisability, Reliability, Applications, Validity, Ethical Issues). The resource includes a detailed summary sheet and a blank worksheet, guiding students through key questions for each component of GRAVE. It helps students critically assess psychological studies, ensuring they understand sample representation, experimental control, real-world applications, variable influences, and ethical considerations. Ideal for classroom use or independent study, this resource supports comprehensive and structured evaluation practice.

Enhance your understanding of the Multi-Store Model of Memory with this detailed, editable PowerPoint diagram. This free resource visually explains the three key components: Sensory Memory, Short-Term Memory (STM), and Long-Term Memory (LTM), along with the processes of encoding, storage, and retrieval. Ideal for GCSE and A Level Psychology students, this diagram helps clarify how information moves through different memory stores and the factors that influence memory retention. Download now to support your learning and teaching of cognitive psychology concepts. Perfect for customization to fit your specific teaching needs!

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: Activity: Digit Span Test Lesson Objectives/outcomes The Multi-Store Model of Memory Key Terminology for Today’s Lesson Sensory Memory Short-Term Memory (STM) The Role of Rehearsal Long-Term Memory (LTM) Activity: Draw a Diagram of the MSM Activity: Concepts - Zachary’s Phone Number Activity: Evaluation worksheet Evaluation Points Exam Practice with Mark Scheme: Evaluation Question with Model Answer Plenary: Consolidation Question To request lessons, provide feedback or if you have had any issues opening any resources of my resources, please feel free to contact jb_resources@outlook.com. Reviews and feedback are always welcome.