This folder contains a coursework guidance booklet written by Linda Mortimer for students of the WJEC Psychology coursework at the Charles Darwin School. It can be downloaded and edited by teachers. It offers comprehensive advice on all aspects of the WJEC A2 psychology coursework, including markschemes, content, referencing and style.

A downloadable booklet summarising the key studies for PSY2. for each study you are given the procedures and the findings/conclusions. There is discussion of the key elements of psychological studies including the ethical implications of the research, validity, reliability and sampling biases. There are worked student examples to provide the basis of discussion and marking exercises.

A list of psychology websites designed to support WJEC specification psychology. Including websites on: Psychodynamics Stanley Milgram Solomon Asch Stanford Prison Experiment Psychological Studies Cognitive Studies

UNIT PSY 2 – SUMMARIES OF CORE STUDIES The core theme for this unit is psychological research. It is designed to encourage candidates to explore the nature and practice of psychological enquiry. The Summaries should be used in conjunction with the Specification and the Specimen Assessment Materials.

An extensive list of terms used in AS psychology and their meanings.

This is a series of separate files, worksheets and activities to introduce students to the cognitive approach to psychology.

This resource consists of a series of worksheets and PowerPoint quiz activities with a variety of levels of challenge that can be downloaded or used on screen to test knowledge and understanding of the WJEC specification on Psychological Approaches. Answers are provided for most activities. All of the approaches specified are covered and there are some overview activities as well.

A downloadable scheme of work for A2. WJEC PSYCHOLOGY SCHEME OF WORK – MEMORY TOPIC Includes: Syllabus focus, learning objectives and Learning outcomes/Assessment.

This bilingual resource supports the WJEC specification and is designed so that teachers can use it with groups with the use of a data projector and interactive whiteboard. It is also possible for learners to use the resource for self study and revision.

Is our behaviour natural or taught to us?

This resource contains key data supporting the WJEC PY2 AS examination in Psychology. There are worksheets and PowerPoints summarising core studies and methodological issues. These can be used individually or as support for revision and homework exercises.

Apply the key concepts when designing a piece of research. Useful for A2 level work in sociology.

A downloadable revision and summary booklet explaining the approach that the candidate should take towards the examination, offering sample answers and showing the skills necessary for success.

An essay plan for extended writing based on an examination style question. An PSY1 Essay Plan.