Sample Slides from AQA A-Level Psychology: and GCSE Psychology. Also includes a full PPT display covering: ‘Predicting from correlatory data: An advanced issue’ LOOK AT SOME SAMPLES BEFORE YOU BUY: Part of the ‘pick-up a module and go’ series 1st Powerpoint covers a selection of slides from: APPROACHES, BIOPSYCHOLOGY and SOCIAL INFLUENCE 2nd Powerpoint is COMPLETE coverage of ‘Predicting from correlatory data: An advanced issue’ + worksheet (essential if you want to know the difference between: a causal criterion and a predictive criterion as an evaluation issue) The full modules, when purchased include a selection from: Teaching notes, Information sheets, Worksheets/Books, Examination style questions, MCQ’s etc The series covers some very up to date issues such as: Deep Brain stimulation (Therapy for OCD), Virtual Reality (Therapy for Phobias) Epigenetics, Mass Spectrometry of the brain and contemporary issues such as: The McDonalds Strip Hoax (part of an evaluation of Milgram) SEE MY TES SHOP FOR INDIVIDUAL MODULES AND ‘BUNDLES’, ALL AT VERY REASONABLE PRICES The author, Andy McCarthy is a Chartered Psychologist, experienced teacher (over 20 years), lecturer and publisher

Psychology AQA A-Level, 2023, Predictions for Paper 3 and info sheets issues debates ONLY £2-50 FOR WHOLE PACK Probably the best Paper 3 predictions in the world (predicted 100% correct for big q’s paper 1) Pack includes: Predictions for Paper 3 info on cultural bias info on ideographic and nomothetic info on holism and reductionism info on ethics, including SSR info on nature vs nurture

A-LEVEL PSYCHOLOGY EXAMINATION TOPIC PREDICTIONS FOR SUMMER 2023 BASED ON TOPICS AS THEY HAVE APPEARED SINCE 2017. Predictions and Probable Content for the 2023 Summer Series Examinations, Papers 1 / 2 & 3. “Probably the most accurate, areas to revise predictions, in the universe” (Content-wise usually about 90%) • Students: useful for examination prep. • Teachers: for use as revision guide only, accuracy cannot be guaranteed, you judge efficacy. 7 PAGES (EDITABLE AND PHOTO-COPY FRIENDLY) FOR YOUR PERSONAL USE YOU CAN DOWNLOAD 2 COPIES, 1 X WORD AND 1 X PDF DO NOT SHARE OR COPY FOR PROFIT amac-edu 2023©

Workbooks x9, A-Level Psychology, preparation for Research Methods Paper 2, 2023 Pack includes: Topic to revise: Predictions for Approaches and Bio-psychology; plus areas of research methods worth knowing eg. Paradigms Estimating the strength of a correlation, worksheet Harvard Referencing, worksheet Potential calculations in an exam (SD, Sign Test etc), workbook Types 1 and 2 Errors, information sheet Advanced Research Methods, workbook (covering areas such as: which and why, statistical tests, using critical value tables, sections of a laboratory report etc) How to design a research study Paradigms and paradigm shifts Bio-psychology: Brain Plasticity and Functional Recovery Covers most of the areas students struggle with, in simple, understandable formats, Good Luck Andy

Topics@Psychology #11: FEAR OF ANIMALS A series of lessons on interesting subjects An introduction to: FEAR OF ANIMALS: What is prepared? Bennett-Levy, J. and Marteau, T. (1984) and: Davey et al (1998) Cross-cultural research into fear of animals Why do humans only show a fear reaction to certain animals? This specivity holds good across all cultures. A PPT display (18 slides) with activities (do you agree with research findings?) and ‘think abouts’ Copying for resale or sharing is an infringement copyright: amac education 2018© The author, Andy McCarthy (amac education: Psychology) is a Chartered Psychologist, experienced teacher, lecturer and publisher in the UK

HOW TO WRITE A GOOD UCAS PERSONAL STATEMENT, GUIDE + EXAMPLES PRINTABLE GUIDE IS 3 PAGES AND TWO EXAMPLE STATEMENTS AND YOU GET COPIES IN BOTH WORD AND PDF FORMATS I AM A RETIRED LECTURER (25 YEARS) AND HAVE SEEN MANY GOOD AND MANY POOR PERSONAL STATEMENTS. THE PERSONAL STATEMENT IS VERY IMPORTANT. IT IS ALL THE UNIVERSITY KNOWS ABOUT YOU AS A PERSON AND CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE WHEN OFFERING PLACES. THANK YOU AND GOOD LUCK ANDY MAC CPsychol

AQA GCSE Psychology Complete Paper 1. WORKBOOKS to go with the PPT’s Three sets of workbooks, designed to accompany the powerpoints (also available in my shop) MEMORY PERCEPTION DEVELOPMENT INCLUDES: PHOTOS, DIAGRAMS, THINK-ABOUTS, RESOURCES AND EXAM STYLE QUESTIONS (SELECTION FROM DEPENDING ON TOPIC) Thank you Andy Mac CPsychol

‘Stats@Psych #2 A-Level Psychology: Year 1 and AS Suits all examination Board’s new specifications Download pack contains: PowerPoints© (19 slides) 1 x Extension Worksheet (3 pages on PDF file) Based on OFQUAL’s ‘Mathematical requirements and exemplification’ The presentation covers areas including: o An overview of correlatory data and prediction o Spurious correlations o Predicting from correlatory data using: p and r2 o Understanding and applying: sample size (n) effect and standard error (SE) o Quantifying a weak, significant prediction from a strong, significant prediction as an extended evaluation Overall, at least 10% of the marks in assessments for Psychology will require the use of mathematical skills. These skills will be to at least the standard of higher tier GCSE mathematics. The author, Andy McCarthy is a Chartered Psychologist, Member of the Royal Statistical Society, experienced teacher, lecturer and publisher. This unique resource is designed for both experienced teachers and those new to teaching psychology. Quite simply, all you need to pick-up and present with confidence.

AQA A-Level Psychology: Year 2 Relationship Module, Part#2: Physical Attractiveness and Matching Hypothesis (Paper 3, Section B) Part of the: The ‘pick-up a module and go’ series Extensive PowerPoint© display (22 slides) plus photocopy friendly resource booklet (14 pages). The bundle is economically priced, very accessible for new and experienced teachers. There are examination style questions, think and respond areas for students. The resource booklet contains a wide range of extension readers and covers interesting topics such as: Complementarity, Propinquity, Convergence and Daddies & Daughters. Recommended accompanying textbook: Psychology A Level Year2, The Complete Companion. Cardwell & Flanagan (Oxford Press). All you need to present this section of the module, in one package The author, Andy McCarthy is a Chartered Psychologist, experienced teacher, lecturer and publisher.

OCR A-Level Psychology. Revision Bites. Section B, Option 1. Child Psychology: Perceptual Development (Cognitive) PowerPoint presentation (23 slides), covers the following in a clear and straight forward way: What is perception and how is it studied? Human and animal studies Key research: Gibson & Walk (1960) “The Visual Cliff” Application: Strategies to develop perception in young children Examination style questions Constructive feed back is always appreciated, so I can amend and improve The author, Andy McCarthy is a chartered psychologist, publicist and an experienced teacher and university lecturer. Thank You

OCR A-Level Psychology. Revision Bites. Section B, Option 1. Child Psychology (paper 3, option) #4 Intelligence (biological) PPT presentation (16 slides), covers the following in a clear and uncomplicated way: What is intelligence? Biological factors which could affect intelligence Key Study: A TWIN-FAMILY STUDY OF GENERAL IQ VAN LEEUWEN, M., VAN DEN BERG, S. M. & BOOMSMA, D. (2008) Application: What is intelligence and one method of assessing intelligence Examination style questions Constructive feed back is always appreciated, so I can amend and improve The author, Andy McCarthy is a chartered psychologist, publicist and an experienced teacher and university lecturer. Thank You

AQA A-Level Psychology “Evaluating Made Simple” an essential resource for exam preparation A tool kit for evaluating systematically The evaluation section of an answer, is a weakness of many students So, an essential resource to help your students prepare for their examinations This is a ppt presentation comprised of 24 slides, jam packed with information, ideas and things to think about It covers all sorts of areas including: a simple system for evaluation, reductionism, determinism, surveys, observation, biological vs psychological explanations, common shortfalls in evaluating etc Suitable for new and experienced teachers of psychology Constructive feedback is always useful, so I can amend and/or expand the resource. Also have priced the resource very economically, so with feedback consider the time it has taken to produce. I have tried to put many explanations in the slides, and you can ask any specific questions/queries whilst leaving positive feedback, I get notified and will respond very quickly You are welcome to expand and/or revise this presentation to suit your needs and good luck to your students for the exams Thank You… Andy Mac CPsychol The author is a chartered psychologist, experienced psychology teacher, lecturer and publisher

Topics@Psychology #9: An introduction to positive psychology and the concepts of well-being love and happiness Happiness could be: “...the experience of joy, contentment or positive well-being, combined with a sense of one's life being good, meaningful and worthwhile” (Lyubomirsky 2007) A PPT display (24 slides) with activities, ‘think abouts’ and links to further internet resources. A paper on Happiness: Positive psychology: what makes people happy? McCarthy, A.P. (2017) You are welcome to amend, expand or reduce the display to suit your needs. Copying for resale or sharing is an infringement copyright: amac education 2017© The author, Andy McCarthy (amac education: Psychology) is a Chartered Psychologist, experienced teacher, lecturer and publisher in the UK

OCR A-Level Psychology. Revision Bites. Section B, Option 1. Child Psychology (paper 3, option) #3 Impact of advertising on children (social) PowerPoint presentation (17 slides), covers the following in a clear and uncomplicated way Children as consumers and stereotyped advertising Some background research into advertising aimed at children Key study: Johnson & Young (2002) “Gendered voices in children’s advertising” Application: Strategies to reduce the impact of ‘genderised’ advertising, which is aimed at children (including ‘Parent Power’ and ASA 2017) Examination style questions Constructive feed back is always appreciated, so I can amend and improve The author, Andy McCarthy is a chartered psychologist, publicist and an experienced teacher and university lecturer. Thank You

AQA A-Level Psychology: Year 2 Relationships Module, Sections #9 Virtual Relationships and #10 Parasocial Relationships: (Paper 3, Section B) Part of the: The ‘pick-up a module and go’ series Extensive PowerPoint© display (36 slides) plus photocopy friendly resource booklet, including diverse areas such as: speed dating, online dating and disabilities and Japanese ‘moe’ culture. The bundle is economically priced, very accessible for new and experienced teachers. There are examination style questions, think and respond areas for students. Textbook: Psychology A Level Year2, The Complete Companion. Cardwell & Flanagan (Oxford Press). All you need to present this section of the module, in one package The author, Andy McCarthy is a Chartered Psychologist, experienced teacher, lecturer and publisher.

AQA A-Level Psychology: Year 2 Relationship Module, Section #3: Self-Disclosure (Paper 3, Section B) Part of the: The ‘pick-up a module and go’ series PowerPoint© display (17 slides) plus photocopy friendly resource booklet (13 pages). The bundle is economically priced, very accessible for new and experienced teachers. There are examination style questions, think and respond areas for students. The resource booklet contains a range of extension readers and covers interesting topics such as: “36 questions to make someone fall in love with you” Recommended accompanying textbook: Psychology A Level Year2, The Complete Companion. Cardwell & Flanagan (Oxford Press). All you need to present this section of the module, in one package The author, Andy McCarthy is a Chartered Psychologist, experienced teacher, lecturer and publisher.

Introduction to Psychology [a truly awesome] presentation for multiple uses (recruiting students etc)… Over 60 slides in a Powerpoint presentation Covering introduction to psychology, true or false thinking, visual illusions, counter-intuitive conundrums and rounded off with a bit of magic fun. This presentation really shows the breadth and intrigue of studying psychology Easy to present as all is explained in the presentation. You are welcome to edit or add some of your own ideas. Probably enough to cover two sessions and it should fire the imagination of new or perspective psychology students Offered at a very economical price as a thank you to those who purchased from me this academic year and maybe a thank you to me; for all the free resources… Thanks and if you like this resource, leave feedback and browse my shop Andy Mac

AQA A-Level Psychology: Year 2 Relationship Module, Section #1: Evolutionary explanations for partner preference (Paper 3, Section B) Part of the: The ‘pick-up a module and go’ series Extensive PowerPoint© display (43 slides) plus photocopy friendly resource booklet (19 pages). The bundle is economically priced, very accessible for new and experienced teachers. There are examination style questions, lots of think and respond areas for students. The resource booklet contains a wide range of extension readers and covers interesting topics such as: Hip narrowing, C-sections and Evolution Recommended accompanying textbook: Psychology A Level Year2, The Complete Companion. Cardwell and Flanagan (Oxford Press). All you need to present this section of the module, in one package The author, Andy McCarthy is a Chartered Psychologist, experienced teacher, lecturer and publisher.

AQA A-Level Psychology: Year 2 Relationship Module, Section #4: Attraction: Filter Theory (Paper 3, Section B) Part of the: The ‘pick-up a module and go’ series PowerPoint© display (13 slides) plus photocopy friendly resource booklet (7 pages). The bundle is economically priced, very accessible for new and experienced teachers. There are examination style questions, think and respond areas for students. The resource booklet contains a range of extension readers and covers interesting topics such as: Social Class and Convergence Theory Recommended accompanying textbook: Psychology A Level Year2, The Complete Companion. Cardwell & Flanagan (Oxford Press). All you need to present this section of the module, in one package The author, Andy McCarthy is a Chartered Psychologist, experienced teacher, lecturer and publisher.

Topics@Psychology #8: An introduction to Growth Mindset and Learning Styles This popular digital resource includes: • An overview of Dweck’s Mindset style of teaching and how to apply it. • An overview of the Learning Styles approach as used by many educational establishments • An overview of what is wrong with the Learning Styles approach (with a suggested alternative) • Internet links for further reading Ideal to show to both students and teachers Consists of a PPT display (14 slides) and links to further internet resources You are welcome to amend, expand or reduce the display to suit your needs. Copying for resale or sharing is an infringement copyright: amac education 2017© The author, Andy McCarthy (amac education: Psychology) is a Chartered Psychologist, experienced teacher, lecturer and publisher in the UK