In this double lesson, learners further develop their knowledge and understanding on obedience, with the focus on dispositional explanations - the authoritarian personality. We start with a hook question before discussing what the authoritarian personality is as suggested by Adorno et. al, and also how it is formed. Video clips included. We look at Adorno et. al’s study, some MCQs to consolidate before completing the F scale (questionnaire used in Adorno’s study). We then go onto an evaluation activity where students identify strengths and criticisms from given evaluation points, this can be followed with a class discussion on the points. A exam style A02 question, debate question, group task to complete learning on obedience before ending with a box plenary and kahoot quiz. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

This lesson introduces learners to Schaffer and Emerson’s (1964) study on the stages of attachment. We start by going over the procedure and results of the study which led to the formation of the four stages of attachment. This is consolidated with a video and some MCQs before we evaluate the stages of attachment. Followed by some short exam style questions for further consolidation of the topic. A group roleplay task to demonstrate the four stages before ending with a bingo! Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you Schaffer & Emerson (1964) Stages of attachment

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 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 virtual relationships in social media. We start with a discussion on online dating apps and social media as opposed to traditional face to face meetings, we then look at the benefits and risks of online dating before looking at an experiment, we then look at the effect of the absence of gating from online relationships. Application task, evaluation task and follow-up discussion, video, MCQs, true or false questions, short A02 exam style question, PEEL paragraph practice and we finish with a box plenary. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you Virtual relationships in social media

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

In this lesson, learners develop their understanding on depression, with an emphasis on the cognitive approach in explaining depression. We start with a discussion on how depression could be explained in 3 stages or steps, this leads to the discussion on Beck’s negative triad and Ellis’ ABC model. Application task, videos, MCQs, true or false questions, PEEL paragraph practice and we finish with a box plenary. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you Cognitive approach - Explaining depression

In this lesson, learners develop their understanding on obsessive compulsive disorder, with an emphasis on the biological approach in explaining OCD. We start by looking at the genetic susceptibility to OCD and candidate genes which may be involved, we then look at neural explanations such as the role of serotonin. Application task, videos, MCQs, true or false questions, A01 and A03 exam style question with indicative content and self assessment grid so students can reflect on WWW/EBI in order to make improvements, and we finish with a box plenary. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you Biological approach - Explaining OCD

In this lesson, learners are introduced to the influence of media on aggression. We start by having a discussion on the topic and provoke interest. We then look at a range of research which shows the influence of media, excessive tv viewing and video games in particular on aggression. Video clip, evaluation task followed by discussion, true or false qs, MCQs PEEL practice, debate task, research task and we end with a box plenary. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you Media influences on aggression

In this lesson, learners develop their understanding further on ocd, with an emphasis on the treatment for ocd through biological approaches such as the use of SSRIs and SNRIs. We start with a discussion on how OCD sufferers can be helped. We then look at SSRIs and their role in altering serotonin levels in the brain, we also look at combining SSRIs with CBT and alternatives to SSRIs. Application task, video, MCQs, true or false questions, exam style question with answer, box plenary and we finish with two kahoot quizzes to wrap up the unit of psychopathology! Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you Biological approach - Treating OCD

This lesson introduces learners to the topic of Obedience, as investigated by Milgram in 1963. We start off with some quick activities to engage students into the topic of obedience before looking at what obedience actually is. We then introduce Stanley Milgram, his motivation for studying obedience, the details of his study, conclusions and evaluation. Video tasks and a sheet to complete while watching the video, so students can extract the key information from this study, rather than just telling the students. Some consolidation questions and an evaluation activity before finishing off 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

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 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 ethological explanations of aggression. We start by discussing what Ethology is and Lorenz’ work. We look at the adaptive nature of aggression, ritualistic aggression, innate releasing mechanisms, fixed action patterns and Tinbergen’s stickleback experiment. Videos, evaluation task, MCQs, box plenary and a kahoot quiz to end with. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you Ethological explanation of aggression

In this lesson, learners are introduced to the first psychological explanation of offending - Eysenck’s theory of the criminal personality. We start by discussing personality in general and whether criminals have certain personality traits before going into the work of Hans Eysenck. We look at the key theory, the complex nature of personality traits, diagram of personality based on the personality questionnaire which students can attempt to identify their own personality. Screen villian task, videos, A02 exam style question with model answer, evaluation task and discussion, PEEL paragraph practice, true or false questions, MCQs and we end with a box plenary. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you Psychological explanations - Eysenck’s theory of the criminal personality

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

This double lesson introduces learners to one of the most memorable studies in Psychology - The Stanford Prison Experiment. We start with a few thought provoking questions which leads us to discussing the Attica prison riots that led to Zimbardo’s research. A documentary on the experiment is included. We look at the experiment in detail with evaluation points. True or false questions to consolidate knowledge before we look at developing exam technique. A 4 mark exam style question for students to attempt, model answer provided to compare answers + essay writing practice (point, evidence, explain) on the Stanford Prison Experiment before finishing with a kahoot quiz, box plenary and bingo! Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

In this lesson, learners develop their understanding on the explanations of obedience, with the emphasis on the agentic state, autonomous state and legitimacy of authority. We start with some thought provoking questions, before looking at agency theory in more detail with videos and visuals. We also look at a key study by Hofling et. al (1966) on nurses and their obedience to doctors that are asking them to administer high doses of an unknown drug. Some true or false questions, MCQ, evaluation points, 4 mark question with model answer, 16 mark essay practice with guidance and indicative points followed by self/peer assessment grid, so students can reflect on their essays and make improvements. We finish off with a 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