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Prepare for AQA GCSE Psychology Paper 1 with a structured exam-preparation resource designed to support effective revision and strengthen your understanding of key psychology topics. Use this material to review important theories, concepts, studies, terminology, research methods, and exam-focused knowledge while identifying areas that may require additional study. The resource can support active recall, independent revision, and practice applying psychological knowledge to different question formats. Combine it with your class notes, textbook, and the official AQA specification to confirm topic coverage and develop well-structured exam responses. Whether you are starting your Paper 1 preparation or completing a final revision session, this resource provides a practical way to organize your study, reinforce important concepts, and build confidence before your GCSE Psychology assessment.

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AQA GCSE PSYCHOLOGY PAPER 1 PREP |
STUDY GUIDE AND EXAM REVISION |
PRACTICE QUESTIONS | 100% VERIFIED |
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, What is the duration of the STM? - 30 seconds
- We forget information unless we retain (e.g. writing it down)


What is the duration of the LTM? - Unlimited
- Subject to forgetting


What is the capacity of STM? - Limited capacity
- Can only hold up to 7 items or fewer


What is the capacity of LTM? - Unlimited


How can memories be formed? - New experiences ; common when information is familiar, distinctive and easy to
comprehend


What makes it hard to form new memories? - When information is unfamiliar, complex and undistinctive


What are some key ways to help form new memories? - Linking them to what is already known
- Repetition (if information is understood)
- Retrieval
- Sleep


Why does the STM become overloaded and forgetful? - Too much information was inputted so it was subject to forgotten as it was too hard to
process; because of the limited capacity


Why does forgetting occur in the LTM? - Interference; similar items getting mixed up
- Distortion; adding or changing information from the LTM when recalling
- Brain damage


What are the two key areas of the brain involved in memory? - Hippocampus; consolidates new LT memories
- The frontal lobe; STM

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