Welcome! I am a Business, Economics and Psychology teacher working in London, examining for GCSE & A-Level and providing high quality resources so your students can enjoy and thrive in the study of these beautiful subjects. Positive reviews are much appreciated. School purchase orders can be emailed to zee.tes@hotmail.com - Zee
Welcome! I am a Business, Economics and Psychology teacher working in London, examining for GCSE & A-Level and providing high quality resources so your students can enjoy and thrive in the study of these beautiful subjects. Positive reviews are much appreciated. School purchase orders can be emailed to zee.tes@hotmail.com - Zee
This bundle for AQA A Level Psychology Attachment is the ultimate pack for teachers delivering this course. New for 2023. The highest quality, unrivalled lesson experiences from start to finish. This can be delivered over around 18 lessons. The bundle is structured as follows:
L1 Caregiver-infant interactions
L2 Schaffer and Emerson’s stages of attachment
L3 The role of the father
L4 Animal studies of attachment
L5-6 Learning theory of attachment
L7-8 Bowlby’s monotropic theory
L9-10 Ainsworth’s strange situation
L11-12 Cultural variations
L13-14 Bowlby’s maternal deprivation theory
L15-16 Romanian orphan studies
L17-18 Influences of early attachment on later relationships
Filled with a variety of activities, real life examples, videos, exam questions, model answers, marking grids so students can self/peer assess to identify WWW and EBI with their responses before making improvements. Kahoot quizzes and box plenaries to consolidate learning in an engaging way.
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In this lesson, learners are introduced to the first biological explanation of offending - a historical approach looking at Lombroso’s atavistic form.
We start by looking at some images to judge whether we can identify criminals from appearance only. We then look into Lombroso’s theory, research and findings from his examination of skulls. Video, true or false, MCQs, evaluation task and discussion, PEEL paragraph practice, exam style question with indicative points, kahoot quiz and we finish with a box plenary.
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Biological explanation - an historical approach (atavistic features)
In this lesson, learners are introduced to the second biological explanation of offending - genetic and neural explanations.
We start by discussing how the brains of offenders might differ from others, leading into research from twin studies, adoption studies, brain structure differences and mirror neurons. Videos, true or false questions, evaluation task and discussion, PEEL paragraph practice, MCQs, debate task, 16 mark exam style question with indicative points, peer assessment grid to reflect on WWW and EBI. We end with a box plenary.
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Biological explanation - genetic and neural explanations
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.
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Psychological explanations - Eysenck’s theory of the criminal personality
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.
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Psychological explanations - Cognitive explanation
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.
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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.
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Psychological explanations - Differential association theory
NEW UNIT ASSESSMENTS FOR 2021-22
Brand new practice assessments, designed to build confidence, this bundle comes with:
A 30 minute/30 mark assessment for each unit
A full mark scheme with model answers for each unit
Interactive PDFs + standard versions so they can be completed digitally or printed out
PowerPoints with model answers for the essay context questions (to go through with class)
Concise case studies like the real exam so students can focus on extracting the context and applying it in their answers
All case studies are from 2021, relevant and relatable to GCSE students
Theme 1 assessments gradually build up in difficulty i.e. 9 markers are introduced in 1.3 and the first 12 mark is introduced in 1.4 - to build confidence which is anticipated to be particularly important this year
Written by an experienced examiner for Edexcel GCSE Business
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NEW UNIT ASSESSMENT FOR 2021-22
Designed to build confidence, this assessment comes with:
A 30 minute/30 mark assessment with a range of question types
A full mark scheme with model answers
Interactive PDF and standard version so it can be completed digitally or printed out
A PowerPoint with model answer for the essay context questions (to go through with class)
Concise case study like the real exam so students can focus on extracting the context and applying it in their answers
Written by an experienced examiner for Edexcel GCSE Business
NEW UNIT ASSESSMENT FOR 2021-22
A 30 miniute/30 mark assessment with a range of question types
A full mark scheme with exemplar responses
Interactive PDF and standard version so it can be completed digitally or printed out
A concise case study with evaluative questions that are scaffolded for accessibility like the real exam
Written by an experienced examiner for a major exam board
This lesson introduces learners to the famous Asch experiment and we start by carrying out the experiment in class as a starter (instructions at the start). After carrying out the study, students can watch the study in action while getting the key information down on aims, method, results and conclusions. We then look at Asch’s extended study which was done 4 years later by Asch on variations that can affect conformity such as group size, unanimity and task difficulty. Some questions to consolidate learning through MCQs and true or false before we look at evaluating Asch’s study. A 4 mark exam style question for students to attempt, model answer provided to compare answers before finishing with a debate and box plenary.
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NEW UNIT ASSESSMENT FOR 2021-22
A 30 miniute/30 mark assessment with a range of question types
A full mark scheme with exemplar responses
Interactive PDF and standard version so it can be completed digitally or printed out
A concise case study with evaluative questions that are scaffolded for accessibility like the real exam
Written by an experienced examiner for a major exam board
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.
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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.
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In this final double lesson of the social influence unit, we look at how social change occurs. We start by looking at the two causes of social change i.e minority influence and majority influence. We look at the 6 step process, followed by some videos of real life social changes like the Suffragettes and Civil rights movement to apply the 6 step process. A 6 mark exam style question with peer assessment grid so students can use the criteria to mark answers before responding with improvements. Students then complete an evaluation activity before going through the points. Some true or false questions before we have a break.
In the second part of the lesson we start off with some MCQs before beginning a group task, students are given real life examples to focus on, to explain their social change and the process it went through. Students present back their findings before we have two kahoot quizzes with a lot of questions to recap the whole unit of social influence!
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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.
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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.
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Ethological explanation of aggression
In this lesson, learners are introduced to genetic factors in aggression, we start by discussing whether we are born with aggression in us or whether it is learned as we grow up. We look at research into the MAOA gene, MAOA variants, XYY genotype. Various videos to engage learners in these different areas, an evaluation task, a short exam style question with a model answer. MCQs, debate task and we finish with a box plenary.
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Genetic factors in aggression
In this double lesson, learners are introduced to social psychological explanations of aggression with a focus on de-individuation as an explanation of aggression.
We start by watching Derren Brown’s gameshow to introduce the concept of deindividuation (this can be watched before hand or at home for students), we discuss some research into deindivdiuation before trying out a brief experiment in class. True or false questions, MCQs, evaluation task, 4 mark exam style question with answer, 16 mark exam style question with indicative points, peer assessment grid to reflect on WWW and EBI for improvements, roleplay task, debate task, kahoot quiz and we finish with a box plenary.
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Deindividuation - social psychological explanations
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.
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Media influences on aggression