In this double lesson, we focus on resistance to social influence including dispositional reasons (locus of control) and situational reasons (social support). We start by completing Rotter’s questionnaire so students get an idea of where they stand on the locus of control continuum. We go through the theory, some video clips, true or false style questions, 4 mark exam style question with answer, evaluation activity. In the second part of the lesson we look at the London riots in 2011 to illustrate resistance to social influence through social support. We recap Asch and Milgram’s studies which highlights social support as an important factor in resistance. Finally, we work on developing essay writing skills plus a 16 mark question. We finish off with a debate, MCQ and box plenary. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

In this double lesson, we look at minority influence. We start off with some engaging and thought provoking starters before looking at what minority influence is, and the 3 key factors of consistency, commitment and flexibility in influencing a majority. Video clip from Twelve angry men. Moscovici study, evaluation activity, MCQs, true or false questions, two exam style questions with model answers. Peer assessment grid for students to reflect on their answers. End with a box plenary. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

In this lesson, learners are introduced to two key animal studies of attachment - Lorenz and Harlow. We start with a ‘Do now’ retrieval task to recap knowledge from the last few lessons. We look at both key studies, with video clips to ensure engagement and understanding of these important studies. Followed by a summary task, debate, evaluation task, MCQs and true or false, a 16 mark exam style question with indicative points to help students produce a well written answer. Peer assessment grid so students can reflect on WWW and EBI before making improvements to their responses. We finish with a box plenary. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

This lesson introduces learners to the role of the father. We start by discussing what the role of the father might be and how it has changed, before looking at numerous studies with different findings on the role of the father. Knowledge is consolidated through some multiple choice questions and true or false statements. Students complete an evaluation task before we go through evaluation points as a class to fill any gaps in understanding. A debate task, exam style question and model answer to help with self/peer assessment. Finally, we end with a box plenary. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

This double lesson introduces learners to the two learning theories of attachment - classical and operant conditioning. We start with a ‘Do now’ retrieval task to recap knowledge from the last few lessons. We look at both theories, with video clips to ensure engagement and understanding of these important theories. Followed by summary tasks, evaluation task, MCQs, true or false, a 4 mark question with a model answer and a 16 mark exam style question with indicative points to help students produce a well written answer in timed conditions. Peer assessment grid so students can reflect on WWW and EBI before making improvements to their responses. We finish with a box plenary. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you Classical conditioning Operant conditioning

In this double lesson, learners are introduced to Romanian orphan studies such as Michael Rutter (1998). We start by looking at the context and what led to such conditions in Romania in the first place before watching some clips and images of Romania’s orphanages in the past. We look at the key study of Rutter, followed by some true or false qs, evaluation task, MCQs, research task, short exam style question with mark scheme, box plenary and we finish with a kahoot quiz. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you Romanian orphan studies - attachment

In this double lesson, we look at the influence of early attachment on later relationships, we recap the internal working model as it is relevant. We attempt a ‘love quiz’ by Hazan and Shaver, before looking their study in 1987. A group debate task to collate evidence for their argument, research task, MCQs, video clip, evaluation task, 16 mark exam style question with mark scheme, box plenary and we end with two kahoot quizzes to recap knowledge from the whole attachment unit. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you Influence of early attachment on later relationships

In this double lesson, learners are introduced to John Bowlby’s theory of maternal deprivation. We start off by looking at the context of the time i.e post world war II when a lot of children were separated from their caregivers. We then look at Bowlby’s theory, the difference between separation and deprivation, more studies to support the theory before students work on a short exam style question, with a model answer. Followed by an evaluation task, true or false, MCQs, an extended response essay which requires A01, A02 and A03. Model answer provided for students to compare with, plus a peer assessment grid to identify WWW and EBI with answers and make improvements. A choice of consolidation tasks before finishing with a box plenary and kahoot quiz. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you Bowlby maternal deprivation theory - attachment

In this lesson, learners are introduced to evolutionary explanations of aggression, we start by looking at the adaptive nature of aggression and how we may have used aggression in the past. We look at the concept of sexual jealousy, cuckoldry, aggression in males vs females and mate retention strategies. A 4 mark exam style question with indicative points, evaluation discussion and task, MCQs, 16 marker writing practice, peer assessment grid to identify WWW and EBI with students’ responses. We end with a box plenary and kahoot quiz. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you Evolutionary explanations of aggression

In this lesson, learners are introduced to social psychological explanations of aggression with a focus on the social learning theory of aggression. We start by watching how children learn from adults by copying what they do to introduce the social learning theory of agression. We look further into the theory, including examples of observational learning and vicarious reinforcement, we look at the ARRM model to see how behaviour is learned and executed, various engaging videos including the Bobo doll experiment by Bandura (1961). True or false, MCQs, evaluation task and we finish with a box plenary. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you Social learning theory - social psychological explanations

In this lesson, learners are introduced to social psychological explanations of aggression with a focus on the frustration-aggression hypothesis. We start by discussing an example of a goal being blocked which causes frustration. We then look at Dollard’s (1939) frustration-aggression hypothesis, catharsis, Berkowitz study on the weapon effect and further research to support the hypothesis. A 4 mark exam style question and answer, an 8 mark question outline and discuss question with indicative points, true or false, MCQs, an evaluation task so students have all the key information required for A03, a debate task and we finish with a box plenary and kahoot. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you Frustration aggression hypothesis - social psychological explanagtions

In this lesson, learners are introduced to the fourth and final psychological explanation of offending - Psychodynamic explanation We start by discussing how childhood attachments and relationships might influence offending behaviour later on in life. We then briefly look at the id, ego and superego, with emphasis on the different types of superego, which influence offending behaviour. We look at defence mechanisms, Bowblby’s maternal deprivation theory and his 44 juvenile thieves study. True or false questions, evaluation task and discussion, PEEL paragraph practice, MCQs and we finish with a box plenary. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you Psychological explanations - Psychodynamic explanations

In this lesson, learners are introduced to the third psychological explanation of offending - Differential association theory. We start with a video clip to introduce offending through learning from others. We then look at Sutherland’s differential association theory, the two factors of offending, socialisation and offending, a short exam style question with a model answer, evaluation task and discussion, PEEL paragraph practice, MCQs, true or false questions, debate task, kahoot quiz and we end with a box plenary. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you Psychological explanations - Differential association theory

In this lesson, learners are introduced to the second psychological explanation of offending - Cognitive explanation. We start by discussing morality which leads into Lawrence Kohlberg’s theory of moral development. We look at the stages of moral development before applying it to a real life case (Heinz Dilemma). We then look the link between offending and Kohlberg’s model, cognitive distortions such as hostile attribution bias and minimalisation. 4 mark exam style question, ‘how moral are you?’ test, evaluation task and discussion, PEEL paragraph practice, true or false questions, MCQs and we wrap it up with a box plenary. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you Psychological explanations - Cognitive explanation

In this lesson, learners develop their understanding on factors affecting attraction in romantic relationships, with a focus on physical attractiveness. We start by discussing what features might be considered physically attractive, followed by a matching up couples task which leads to a discussion on the matching hypothesis and halo effect. Evaluation task and follow-up discussion, MCQs, videos, true or false questions, 2x PEEL paragraph practice, debate task and we finish with a box plenary. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you Factors affecting attraction: physical attractiveness

In this lesson, learners develop their understanding on factors affecting attraction in romantic relationships, with a focus on Kerckhoff and Davis’ Filter theory. We start with a discussion on how we ourselves might filter out people for our relationships which leads into the filter theory. We look at the three stages (social demography, similarity in attitudes and complementarity) before applying the filter theory to scenarios. Evaluation task and follow-up discussion, MCQs, videos, true or false questions, PEEL paragraph practice, 2 kahoot quizzes and we finish with a box plenary. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you Factors affecting attraction: filter theory

In this lesson, learners are introduced to the social exchange theory. We start with a discussion on how a romantic relationship can sometimes be similar to business or economics. We then look at the social exchange theory with a focus on rewards and costs. We look at how individuals may compare their relationships to see if they are in ‘profit’. Some application tasks followed by an evaluation task and follow-up discussion, MCQs, video, true or false questions, 16 mark exam style question and self assessment grid to reflect on WWW/EBI, debate task and we finish with a box plenary. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you Social exchange theory

In this lesson, learners develop their understanding further on phobias, with an emphasis on the treatment for phobias. We start with a discussion on how we might overcome phobias, we then look at the two main treatments - systematic desensitisation and flooding. Application task, videos, MCQs, true or false questions, 3 mark exam style question and we finish with a box plenary. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you Behavioural approach - Treating phobias

In this lesson, learners develop their understanding on phobias, with an emphasis on the behavioural approach in explaining phobias. We start with a discussion on where phobias come from then go on to explaining how they might be formed through classical and operant conditioning (the two process model) We look at the ‘little albert’ experiment to get a deeper insight into the concept. Application task, video, MCQs, true or false questions, 4 mark exam style question and 16 mark A02 exam style question with mark scheme, debate question and we finish with a box plenary. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you Behavioural approach - Explaining phobias

In this lesson, learners are introduced to OCD and the behavioural, emotional and cognitive characteristics of it. We start with a discussion on the things we might be slight obsessive or particular about, we then look at an example of what it might be like to be in the mind of OCD sufferers before going through the categories and cycle of OCD. We then focus on the behavioural, emotional and cognitive characteristics of obsessive compulsive disorder. Application task, videos, MCQs, true or false questions, 2 x 4 mark exam style question with mark scheme, kahoot quiz and we finish with a box plenary. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you Obsessive-compulsive disorder - OCD