This is an A-level psychology lesson which focuses on biological explanations for criminality. This lesson only covers Eysneck personality, personality disorders and twin/ adoption studies. The lesson is designed to last 90 minutes and there are a total of 18 slides on the power point. Included: Starter, Social psychology recap, true or false. Homework recap- wider reading task. I have not attached this document, but please email me on amyfo7@live.co.uk if you would like me to send it over. Eysenck key concepts- hand out sheet. Attached, students to fill in. Description of personality theory. Link to personality test which students can complete. Explanation of the biological basis of Eysenck’s theory. Examples- youtube clip- links to Charles Mason. Application, does he show PEN characteristics? Evaluation summarised. 4 mark exam question - with example answer. Explanation of other personality disorders & evaluation. Twin and adoption study - Sultsky et al and Mednick. 8 mark exam question - students to plan out as plenary task.

This is a GCSE psychology lesson which focuses on Damasio et al’s research about Phineas Gage. This lesson is part of ‘the brain’ unit. This lesson is designed to fill 90 minutes and the power point consists of 12 slides. Included: starter- recap structure of the brain. - brain outline’s included on a separate worksheet. who was Phineas Gage? - Short video clip, link included on the power point. Key questions for students to answer after watching the clip. key details of Damasio’s research, including- aims, procedure, results, conclusion and evaluation. Worksheet for students to complete. (four slides giving details of each area) knowledge check. ‘Blankety blank’ activity. Evaluation of the research. - worksheet for students to complete. 4 mark exam question practice by the end of the lesson all students will be able to explain the case of Phineas Gage and will be able to explain the changes in human behaviour by referring to Damasio et al’s research findings.

This is an A-Level psychology lesson which focuses on the biological explanations for criminality. This lesson specifically focuses on the amygdala and aggression. There are 14 slides on the power point and the lesson is made to last 90 minutes. Attached is also an information handout which covers the key points stated on the power point. Included: Starter, focusing on recapping key terms to do with research methods. Title page- encouraging students to think about some of the key terms that will be discussed as part of the lesson. 3 mark exam question- requires students to have learnt about brain injury. Outline of the main three biological explanations: brain injury, amygdala and XYY syndrome. Explanation of what the amygdala is- with a video clip. Link on the pp slide. Explanation of sham rage - Britton and Cannon. - Short video clip, link on the slide. Explanation of key studies including Raine (1997), Raine and Gao et al (2010), Pardini et al (2014). Raine interview- reading task. This article is not attached as it is not my own work. However, if you would like it please email me on amyfo7@live.co.uk and I will send it over to you. Strengths and weaknesses of the explanation summarised. Plenary - guess the psychopath from the PET scans. Challenge task - links to issues and debates.

This is a A-Level Psychology lesson. The lesson is designed to be an introduction to research methods. Particularly planning research. There are 13 power point slides in total and the lesson is designed to last 90 minutes. A worksheet is also provided, this goes alongside the power point for students to fill in. Extension and challenge tasks provided throughout the power point. Included: Starter activity, methods key concepts unscramble the letters. Title page, encouraging students to think about what things psychologists have to consider before conducting their research. Key concepts- see how many students already know. The basics- primary and secondary data. Qualitative and Quantitative data. Challenge question provided. Explanation of what a hypothesis is and the different types. Application task, on pp slide and student worksheet. Dependent and independent variables, application task for students to complete. Explanation of sampling and a sampling frame. ‘read it’ task- will need access to page 170 in the A-level edexcel year 1 textbook (eye book). Application tasks for students to complete on the worksheet. Explanation of different experimental/ research designs. Strengths and weaknesses of each provided. - application task provided. Plenary- research methods bingo.

This is an A-Level psychology lesson which focuses on the social psychology unit. The lesson is based around explanations of prejudice- with a specific focus on Sherif et al, Robbers Cave experiment. The lesson is designed to last 90 minutes and there are a total of 14 slides on the power point. Included: Starter, unscramble the key words, answers provided on the pp slide. Title page- encouraging students to think about what they already know about the study and realistic conflict theory. Recapping realistic conflict theory- questions and answers provided. Worksheet outlining experiments 1 (1954) and 2 (1958). Outline of the third experiment- 1961. Aims, procedures, results and conclusions. Challenge questions on the pp slides throughout. The procedure is broken down into stage 1, stage 2 and stage 3. Results for each stage and conclusions- fill in the blanks task. Student worksheet and answers provided. Reading task- students will need access to the A-level textbook 1. I have not attached a copy of this, however if it is needed please drop me an email to amyfo7@live.co.uk Final task- transformation task. Students to create a storyboard based on the robbers cave experiment. Brief template provided on the pp slide.

This is a A-level psychology lesson which focuses on the social psychology unit (prejudice). This lesson goes through the evaluation of Sherif’s Robbers Cave experiment. The lesson does rely on students having an understanding of the experiment. The lesson is designed to last 90 minutes and there are a total of 12 slides on the power point. Included: Starter, recap of the robbers cave experiment. Questions and answers provided. Title page- encouraging them to think about what they can remember about Sherif. Discussion of what Sherif did in his experiment that did and did not reduce prejudice. Textbook reading. Students will need access to the edexcel book 1 in order to read the evaluation points. If you do not have the textbooks please drop me an email to amyfo7@live.co.uk and I can send you over a scanned copy. Worksheet which focuses on generalisability, reliability, validity, ethics and applicability. Students to fill in whilst evaluation points are explained. Power point slides which go through key evaluation points such as validity, key pieces of evidence are referred to throughout. Challenge questions also provided throughout. Independent tasks- students to pick one of the options on the slide. E.g. adding extra detail to their notes using psychologywizard or creating a revision resource.

This is an a-level psychology lesson which introduces students to the behaviourist approach. The lesson is designed to introduce students to key learning theories. The lesson is designed to last 90 minutes and there are a total of 15 slides on the power point. Included: Starter activity, encouraging numeracy. Key words from social psychology. Answers provided. Title page- encouraging students to think about what they already know about learning theories. An outline of what will be covered in the course. Explanation of what psychologists mean by the term ‘learning’. Short reading task from ‘the graphic guide’ - reading attached. Introduction to the idea that behaviour can be observed. Introduction to the three key learning theories: SLT, operant conditioning & classical conditioning. - a brief explanation of each. Introduction to animal research, including key statistics, the idea behind ensuring animal research is adhering to ethical guidelines. Introduction to phobias- encouraging students to think about whether phobias can be learnt. Video link showing unusual phobias, video linking to how phobias could be treated. Homework - reading task. From ‘the little book of psychology’ - reading not attached, but this slide can be deleted if not necessary.

This is a A-Level psychology lesson which focuses on the learning approach. This lesson specifically focuses on introducing the social learning theory, Bandura. The lesson is designed to last 90 minutes and there are a total of 16 power point slides. Included: Starter activity- focusing on recapping key words from the social approach. Recap- key word match up focusing on schedules of reinforcement (Skinner). Title page- encouraging students to think about what they already know about SLT and Bandura et al. Links to research methods. Overview of the different types of observations used in psychology. Including; structured, natural, covert, overt, participant and non-participant. Video clip introducing students to social learning theory. Link provided on the pp slide. The main features of social learning theory explained. Challenge questions and application tasks provided. The four stages of social learning theory including: attention, retention, reproduction, motivation. Student storyboard task to go with this, an example is on the pp slide. Storyboard template provided on a separate document. Evaluation of SLT. Including evidence, application, reductionism. Reading activity to ensure students understand key concepts. Will need access to the ALevel Edexcel textbook to complete this. 8 mark exam question based on SLT. Students to plan the question (or could write) on the sheet provided. Question is also on the pp slide. Students can then add anything to their plan which they have missed out using the mark scheme provided on the pp. The graphic guide reading task. Pages not included. Plenary- start reading ahead about Bandura’s main BoBo doll experiment. Again, students will need access to the textbook to complete this. Homework task- content analysis. Slide can be removed if not applicable. Textbook pages and the graphic guide pages have not been included. However, if you need scanned copies please email me at amyfo7@live.co.uk and I can send them over.

This is a GCSE psychology lesson which focuses on the sleeping and dreaming unit. The lesson is based upon a key study; Freud- Little Hans. The lesson is designed to last 90 minutes and there are a total of 17 slides on the power point. The lesson also comes with a worksheet with activities for students to fill in which go along with the power point. Challenge/ extension questions are provided throughout. Included: starter, criminal psychology recap. title page- encouraging students to think about what they already know about Freud. explanation of case studies- including strengths and weaknesses. background to the study with a short video clip. explanation of aims, procedure, results and conclusions. Tasks in the booklet for students to complete. strengths and weaknesses of the study. 9 mark exam question. Question provided on the pp along with a brief outline of how to structure an answer. Mark scheme provided on the power point. plenary- summary task. Students write a snapchat message using the key concepts on the power point.

This is an A-Level psychology lesson which focuses on learning theories. This lesson includes Bandura et al (1961)- original Bobo doll experiment along with their follow up studies. The lesson is designed to last 90 minutes and there are a total of 10 slides on the power point. This lesson is designed to come after students have learned about Social Learning theory. In order to complete the lesson successfully students should have access to the ALevel textbook, Edexcel book for year one and AS level. Included: Starter activity based on recapping social psychology. Title page- encouraging students to think about what they can remember about social learning theory and what they already know about the Bobo doll experiment. Recap of social learning theory- students to work out missing words. Short video clip, link on power point slide. Questions for students to think about as an introduction to the study. 3 slides which goes through a brief run through of the original (1961) Bobo doll experiment. Challenge questions provided throughout. Includes aim, procedure, findings and conclusion. Evaluation of the original experiment. Worksheet for students to complete. Attached as a separate document. reading task- will need access to the textbook pages. Short answer exam question provided. Bandura et al, additional studies (1963 & 1965). Two slides which briefly runs through each experiment, students should then use the textnook pages to make sure they understand the studies. Plenary- bringing everything together. Mind map task- provided on a separate document. Students to summarise everything they know about SLT, Bandura (1961) and Bandura at al’s additional studies. Textbook pages have not been attached. However, please email me at amyfo7@live.co.uk if you need any additional attachments.

This is an A-Level psychology lesson which focuses on learning theories. This lesson specifically focuses on operant conditioning put forward by Skinner. The lesson is designed to last 90 minutes and there are a total of 16 slides on the power point. Included: Starter activity which focuses on reviewing the social psychology unit, unscramble the words. Answers provided. Title page- brief introduction to what operant conditioning means. Video clip introducing students to operant conditioning, link on pp slide. Key terms sheet. Explanation of the skinner box. Explanation of key terms: positive & negative reinforcement, along with positive and negative punishment. Short video from the big bang theory- students to apply key concepts. Explanation of primary and secondary reinforcers. Example 2 mark question. Application task- students apply key concepts to the statements on the pp slide. Strengths and weaknesses of operant conditioning. Recap of using animal research in psychology- short answer exam question (4 marks). Question and mark scheme included. Plenary- watch video clip of super nanny, students to identify the types of reinforcement and punishment used.

This is an A-level psychology lesson which focuses on classical conditioning. The lesson is designed to last 90 minutes and there is a total of 16 slides on the power point. Included: Starter activity which focuses on recapping the social approach. True or false task- answers included. Title page- encouraging students to think about what they already know about classical conditioning. Key terms sheet for students to fill in- all terms based around classical conditioning. These key terms are provided throughout the lesson. Short youtube clip introducing the theory. Link provided on the slide, questions for students to think about. The process of classical conditioning explained. Evaluation of the theory. Pavlov’s dogs fill in the blanks- students apply their understanding of key concepts. Pavlov’s experiment explained- aims, procedure, findings and conclusion. Evaluation of Pavlov’s experiment. How classical conditioning links to phobias. Reading task- from the edexcel textbook- pages are not attached. Plenary short answer exam question based on classical conditioning.

This is an A-level psychology lesson which focuses on the learning approach. This lesson goes through the acquisition of phobias and treatments for phobias based on learning theories. The lesson is designed to last 90 minutes and there are a total of 13 slides on the power point. Included: Starter activity which focuses on recapping the Robbers Cave experiment from the social approach - questions and answers included. Title page, encouraging students to think about how learning theories could explain phobias. The two-process model - Hobart Mowrer (1960- explanation of how phobias can be explained by classical conditioning and operant conditioning. Explanation of how social learning can explain phobias. Key studies used throughout. Evaluation of the learning theories & their explanations of the acquisition of phobias. video clip of someone with a phobia and the treatment they are receiving. Youtube video links on the pp slide. Explanation of systematic desensitisation & evaluation. Explanation of Flooding & evaluation. Links to individual differences. Homework- students to complete research into aversion therapy.

This is an A-level psychology lesson which focuses on the social psychology unit. The lesson is based on Milgram’s variation studies. The lesson is designed to last 90 minutes and there are a total of 13 slides on the power point. This lesson requires students to have a basic understanding of Milgram’s original baseline experiment. Included: Starter, methods recap. Students to complete a short answer question. Title page- encouraging students to recap what they already know about Milgram. Overview of Milgram’s original experiment. Introduction to the variation studies- short video clip. Link provided on the power point slide. Explanation of the three variations: rundown office block, telephone instructions and instructions from an ordinary man. Results also included. Questions for students to think about included on the pp slides. Summary of the variation studies. Transformation- storyboard task. Reading task, students will need access to the A-Level edexcel textbook to complete this. I have not attached a scanned copy as it is not my work. However, if you would like this, please email me on amyfo7@live.co.uk and I can send it over.

This is an A-level psychology lesson which focuses on the social psychology unit. The lesson specifically focuses on Milgram’s variation studies and evaluation of his work. The lesson is designed to last 90 minutes and there are a total of 19 slides on the power point. This lesson relies on students already understanding Milgram’s baseline experiment. Included: Starter, Milgram quick quiz to assess what students know. Title page- encouraging students to recap the variation studies and think about why his research is so unethical. Homework- students completed the variation studies lesson for homework- this slide can be removed if this has not been completed. Overview/ explanation of Milgram’s four different conditions: remote feedback, verbal feedback, proximity condition and touch proximity. Overview of Milgram’s three variations (students should already have a basic understanding of these) - rundown office block, telephonic instructions and ordinary man gives orders. Evaluating Milgram’s variations- short reading from textbook, attached. Students to complete two short answer questions. Explanation of ethical and methodological issues with Milgram’s experiments. Includes key terms such as; reliability, validity, generalisability, applicability. Challenge questions for students to think about throughout. Plenary- introducing an 8 mark exam question about Milgram. Logical chains of reasoning introduced with a plan. Students are encouraged to plan their answer to this question.

This is an ALevel psychology lesson which focuses on introducing the social psychology unit. This lesson is designed to be the first lesson of the unit. The lesson is designed to last 90 minutes and there are a total of 13 slides on the power point. Included: Starter, research methods recap. Relies on students have a basic understanding of different methods used in psychology. Title page, encouraging students to start to think about what social psychology is about. Key handouts. Attached. Key concepts sheet and social psychology overview sheet. Students to start to think about why we behave the way we do- then introduces the 5 key perspectives in psychology when it comes to explaining human behaviour. Explanation of how the social approach explains human behaviour: the influence of groups, individuals and culture. The lesson then goes through each of these in turn, when going through each one there are questions for students to discuss and youtube clips to help explain each one. The lesson ends with a short answer exam style question- 3 marker.

This is an A-Level psychology lesson which focuses on Milgram’s Agency theory. The lesson then moves on to outline how we evaluate theories in psychology (EAR acronym). The lesson is designed to last 90 minutes, there are a total of 16 slides on the power point and the lesson comes with 3 worksheets/ print outs. Included: Starter, students to use their knowledge of Milgram’s original experiment to work out what the key number stand for- answers provided on the pp slide. Title page- encouraging students to think about why we are obedient. Recapping obedience - definitions along with other key concepts such as dissent. Who do we obey in society? encouraging students to think about why we are more likely to obey some people more than others. Why do we obey?- task for students to complete. Background information into why Milgram conducted his research in the first place, short video clip to watch. Linked on the pp slide. Explanation of Milgram’s agency theory- printout for students. Application task, students to use their knowledge to answer questions based on a scenario. All provided on the pp slide. Introduction to evaluation in psychology when it comes to theories. EAR acronym used- evidence, application and reductionism. Strengths and weaknesses of agency theory in a nutshell. Agency theory evaluation in more detail- print out for students to read through. Hofling’s research as evidence for Agency theory- reading for students attached as a separate worksheet. Example exam questions for students to have a go at- short answer and longer answer. Introduction to 8 mark questions- outline of Milgram and how they would answer the question using the template on the slide. Homework set on Burger 2009- this slide can be deleted if not necessary. The Burger 2009 lesson can also be purchased from my shop.

This is an A-Level psychology lesson which focuses on learning theories. This lesson specifically covers the classic study Watson & Rayner 1920, Little Albert. The lesson is designed to last 90 minutes, there are a total of 16 slides on the power point. Included: Starter, short answer question which links back to the social approach. Answers provided. Title page- introducing the study. Classical conditioning recap. Video clip- link included introducing students to the study. Links to research methods, key terms students need to understand when learning this classic study. Detailed explanation of the study which covers: aims, procedures, results and conclusion. Fill in the blanks task- attached as a separate sheet. What happened after the study? video clip link included. Outline of the strengths and weaknesses of this study. 4 mark exam question practice- refers back to classical conditioning. Mark scheme and example answer from the examiners report included. Plenary- true or false task. Answers included.

This is lesson 8 of the memory topic- topic 2. This lesson focuses on Bartlett’s War of the ghosts study. The powerpoint consists of 14 slides in total and is designed to fill a 100 minute lesson. The lesson goes along with the memory booklet which is available in my shop. The starter activity is based on a recap of the social influence topic- this acts as a retrieval practice activity. The lesson goes through the war of the ghosts study- including the story. Students are then required to fill in a table evaluating the study. Students should then complete a 4 mark exam style question- this should then be peer marked. Both the question and mark scheme are included on the power point.

This is lesson 7 of the memory topic- topic 2. This lesson focuses on Bartlett’s theory of reconstructive memory. The powerpoint consists of 15 slides and is designed to fill a 100 minute lesson. This lesson goes along with the memory booklet which is also available in my shop. The starter activity of this lesson is based around the social influence topic, it is a recap activity which acts as retrieval practice. By the end of this lesson all students will be able to explain Bartlett’s theory of reconstructive memory. This lesson refers to key terms such as ‘schemas’. Page 34 of the Pearson textbook is required for one activity. Activities in this lesson include students writing their own schemas and evaluating the theory. This lesson goes on to explain the difference between qualitative and quantitative data- referring to studies already discussed in the course. - this links to the research methods unit.