AQA GCSE Psychology, Brain and Neuropsychology, New Spec (9-1) Paper 2 Social Context and behaviour: Brain and Neuropsychology PPT Covers: Structure and function of the nervous system The divisions of the human nervous system: • Central and peripheral (somatic and autonomic), basic functions of these divisions. • The autonomic nervous system and the fight or flight response. • The James-Lange theory of emotion. (Mentioned in specifications) Neuron structure and function • Sensory, relay and motor neurons. • Synaptic transmission: release and reuptake of neurotransmitters. • Excitation and inhibition. An understanding of how these processes interact. • Hebb’s theory of learning and neuronal growth. (Mentioned in specifications) Structure and function of the brain • Brain structure: frontal lobe, temporal lobe, parietal lobe, occipital lobe and cerebellum. • Basic function of these structures. • Localisation of function in the brain: motor, somatosensory, visual, auditory and language areas. • Penfield’s study of the interpretive cortex. (Mentioned in specifications) An introduction to neuropsychology Cognitive neuroscience: how the structure and function of the brain relate to behaviour and cognition. • The use of scanning techniques to identify brain functioning: CT, PET and fMRI scans. • Tulving’s ‘gold’ memory study. (Mentioned in specifications) • A basic understanding of how neurological damage, eg stroke or injury can affect motor abilities and behaviour. Consists of a PPT display (109 slides) PPT include on-slide exercises, exam style questions to supplement understanding and activities to encourage thinking and learning. Also, there is a chart with downloadable YouTube clips etc (only for educational use) Complete coverage of the whole module, just ‘pick up a module’ and go… suitable for both new and experienced teachers. Also includes a photocopy friendly resources booklet (pdf file / 14 pages) covering all the main theories and studies: James-Lange: Theory of Emotion Hebb’s Theory Penfield’s Study Tulving’s ‘Gold Memory’ Study You are welcome to amend, expand or reduce the display to suit your needs. Copying this resource for sharing or personal profit, is against copyright: amac-edu 2018© Producing this class tested resource was hard work, but we are pleased with it. SO, IF YOU PURCHASE, CONSTRUCTIVE FEEDBACK IS REALLY APPRECIATED So, it can be improved (you automatically get notified of free updates once purchased) Thanks Thanks, from the experienced authors: Andy McCarthy and Evie Bentley: Chartered Psychologists, experienced teachers and publishers.

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

OCR A-Level Psychology Year 1: Core Studies #13 Sperry (1968) Split Brain Study Regions of the brain (Classic Study) Consists of 1 x PPT display (21 slides) The PPT offers full coverage of this classic study and includes links to online resources (only for educational use) and activities to encourage evaluative thinking. The presentation covers this study in a clear and understandable format with reinforcement of some basic concepts which are essential for understanding Sperry. Also includes a summary worksheet for the student to complete… a very useful revision tool Complete coverage of the 13th CORE STUDY, just ‘pick up and go’… suitable for both new and experienced teachers You are welcome to amend, expand or reduce the display to suit your needs. I HAVE USED THIS RESOURCE IN THE CLASSROOM Copying this resource for sharing or personal profit, is against copyright: amac-edu 2019© ALL 2O CORE STUDIES ARE IN PRODUCTION, SO WATCH THIS SPACE IF YOU PURCHASE THIS RESOURCE, FEEDBACK IS REALLY APPRECIATED, AS IT HELPS ME TO AMEND AND IMPROVE…. ONCE PURCHASED, YOU DO RECEIVE NOTIFICATION OF UPDATES AND THESE ARE FREE TO DOWNLOAD…Thanks The experienced author: Andy McCarthy (amac education: Psychology) is a chartered psychologist, experienced teacher, lecturer and publisher.

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

AQA GCSE New Spec: Language, Thought & Communication (9-1) Psychology (Paper 2) Paper 2: ‘Social context and behaviour’ (3.2.2) Covers: 1.i. The possible relationship between language and thought 1.ii. The effect of language and thought on our view of the world 2. Differences between human and animal communication 3. Non-verbal communication 4. Explanations of non-verbal behaviour Named Key Studies: Von Frisch (Bees) and Yuki (Emoticons) Consists of a PPT display (124 slides) and other resources PPT includes full coverage of the module + key studies, exam style questions to supplement understanding and activities to encourage thinking. Also, there is a chart with downloadable YouTube clips and internet resources (only for educational use) Complete and extensive coverage of the whole Language, Thought & Communication module, just -pick up a module- and go… suitable for both new and experienced teachers Copying this resource for sharing or personal profit, is against copyright: amac-edu 2018© Producing this class tested resource was hard work, but we are pleased with it. SO, IF YOU PURCHASE, CONSTRUCTIVE FEEDBACK IS REALLY APPRECIATED…. So, it can be improved (you automatically get notified of free updates once purchased) Thanks Thanks, from: Andy McCarthy and Evie Bentley: Chartered Psychologists, experienced teachers and publishers.

A-Level Psychology, 3 x packs [36 pages] of Research Methods style questions (two packs come with suggested answers) Designed with AQA in mind, but very suitable for other specifications with minor adjustments Ideal for revision and preparation for examinations Three work sheets #1 (6 x pages)and #2 (6 x pages) with suggested answers [They are only hints… feedback appreciated] supplied separately Worksheet #3 is 24 pages long and set out by specification headings, no answers supplied (any problems email me on amac54@btinternet.com and will advise specific answers asap) Thank you for reading this and if you do decide to purchase, feedback is very useful, so I can amend and improve (you are automatically notified of updates) I have over 20 years’ experience of teaching psychology (GCSE, A-Level and Degree) … I hope you get as much enjoyment out of using these resources, as I had in producing them (they took ages!!!) The author, Andy McCarthy is a Chartered Psychologist, experienced teacher, lecturer and publisher

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

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

HOW TO ANSWER AN AQA PSYCHOLOGY, APPLICATION STYLE 16-MARK QUESTION, PROBABLY THE MOST VALUABLE EXAMINATION ‘PREP’ RESOURCE YOU COULD PURCHASE THIS YEAR!!! AND ANSWERING DISCUSS / OUTLINE AND EVALUATE QUESTIONS ETC GUIDE TO STRUCTURE OF AN ANSWER TO AN APPLICATION QUESTION ANSWER DIVIDED INTO THREE SECTIONS AND SHOWS MARKS AVAILABLE PER SECTION EXAMPLE OF A TYPICAL EXAMINATION QUESTION SUGGESTED CONTENT OF THE SECTIONS EXAMPLE MODEL ANSWERS 13 PHOTO-COPY FRIENDLY PAGES, ESSENTIAL FOR TEACHERS AND STUDENTS ANDY MAC CPsychol, AUTHOR, EXPERIENCED TEACHER, EXAMINER 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

This bundle includes 1 x fully photo-copiable workbook (over 100 pages) 1 x PPT display (100 slides) to accompany as aid to teaching The workbook progressively covers areas including: o Basic mathematical skills o Decimal / Standard form data o Fractions / Percentages / Ratios o Order of magnitude o Range / Standard Deviation o Measures of central tendency o Graphs / Charts o Algebra o Probability / Significance o Statistical tests Each section includes: detailed explanations, rationales, worked examples, exercises and ‘self-check’ answers. At the end are a range of sample examination papers, covering a variety of potential mathematical questions; also ‘self-check’ answers Overall, at least 10% of the marks in assessments for A-Level Psychology will require the use of mathematical skills. These skills should be at least the standard of higher tier GCSE mathematics. This unique and extensive workbook is designed for both experienced teachers, those new to teaching psychology and students of all abilities. It is fully updated to match the new 2015 specification (first examination: AS 2016 and Year 1 A-level 2017) and is suitable for ALL major Examination Boards. Quite simply, all you need to gain confidence in your mathematical ability; as a teacher or student. This product is both suitable to be ring-bound to create a student hard copy or printed-out in sections to create separate worksheets.

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