AQA Psychology for A Level Year 2 notes

These are Practice Questions for the Issues and Debates Topic of AQA A-Level Psychology. I will also be uploading the other topics and creating bundles. Topics Included: - Gender Bias
- Cultural Bias - Free Will and Determinism - The Nature-Nurture Debate - Holism and Reductionism - Idiographic and Nomothetic Approaches - Ethical Implications of Research Studies and Theory I have also uploaded in my store: - Issues and Debates Key Studies - Issues and Debates Essay Plans - Is...

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Written in 2021/2022

emilysarahjudge

These are Practice Questions for the Approaches in Psychology Topic of AQA A-Level Psychology. I will also be uploading the other topics and creating bundles. Topics Included: - Origins of Psychology - The Behaviourist Approach - Social Learning Theory - The Cognitive Approach -The Biological Approach -The Psychodynamic Approach -Humanistic Psychology -Comparison of Approaches I have also uploaded in my store: - Approaches in Psychology Essay Plans - Approaches in Psychology No...

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2 pages

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emilysarahjudge

A detailed yet concise essay plan for a 16 marker on all topics included in the Forensic Psychology module. This plan includes a fully detailed AO1 and AO3, with strong evaluation points for both for and against arguments. Information has been used from the AQA Psychology textbook to ensure that each essay plan follows the AQA specification accurately so that you can get the top marks! These notes are incredibly helpful as each section of the essay is clearly laid out and information is easy to ...

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24 pages

Written in 2021/2022

zahrashahid16

These are detailed notes for the Research Methods Topic of AQA A-Level Psychology. This covers both Year 1 and Year 2 Research Methods. I wrote them using class notes, revision guides and textbooks. I will also be uploading the other topics and creating bundles. Topics Included: - Experimental Method - Control of Variables/Research Issues - Experimental Design - Types of Experiment - Sampling - Ethical Issues and Ways of Dealing with Them - Pilot Studies - Observational Techniques - ...

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15 pages

Written in 2021/2022

emilysarahjudge

These are detailed notes for the Biopsychology Topic of AQA A-Level Psychology. I wrote them using class notes, revision guides and textbooks. I will also be uploading the other topics and creating bundles. Topics Included: - The Nervous System and the Endocrine System - Neurons and Synaptic Transmission - Localisation of Function in the Brain - Hemispheric Lateralisation and Split-Brain Research - Plasticity and Functional Recovery of the Brain After Trauma - Ways of Studying the Brain...

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12 pages

Written in 2021/2022

emilysarahjudge

These are detailed Essay Plans for the Biopsychology Topic of AQA A-Level Psychology. I wrote them using class notes, revision guides and textbooks. I will also be uploading the other topics and creating bundles. Topics Included: - Localisation of Function in the Brain - Hemispheric Lateralisation and Split-Brain Research - Plasticity and Functional Recovery of the Brain After Trauma - Ways of Studying the Brain - Circadian Rhythms - Infradian and Ultradian Rhythms - Endogenous Pacem...

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8 pages

Written in 2021/2022

emilysarahjudge

A detailed yet concise essay plan for a 16 marker on all topics included in the Biopsychology module. This plan includes a fully detailed AO1 and AO3, with strong evaluation points for both for and against arguments. Information has been used from the AQA Psychology textbook to ensure that each essay plan follows the AQA specification accurately so that you can get the top marks! These notes are incredibly helpful as each section of the essay is clearly laid out and information is easy to unders...

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14 pages

Written in 2021/2022

zahrashahid16

These are Essay Plans for the Issues and Debates Topic of AQA A-Level Psychology. They were written by me using a combination of class notes, revisions guides and textbooks. I will also be uploading the other topics and creating bundles. Topics Included: - Gender Bias
- Cultural Bias - Free Will and Determinism - The Nature-Nurture Debate - Holism and Reductionism - Idiographic and Nomothetic Approaches - Ethical Implications of Research Studies and Theory I have also uploaded in ...

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6 pages

Written in 2021/2022

emilysarahjudge

Essay plans for AQA A Level Psychology, Relationships. Will help students achieve high levels following the plan, particularly with the PEE(L) structure for AO3.

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11 pages

Written in 2021/2022

ak004

These are detailed Notes for the Approaches in Psychology Topic of AQA A-Level Psychology. I wrote them using class notes, revision guides and textbooks. I will also be uploading the other topics and creating bundles. Topics Included: - Origins of Psychology - The Behaviourist Approach - Social Learning Theory - The Cognitive Approach -The Biological Approach -The Psychodynamic Approach -Humanistic Psychology -Comparison of Approaches I have also uploaded in my store: - Approac...

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10 pages

Written in 2021/2022

emilysarahjudge

A 14/16 response to the question 'Discuss the effects of institutionalisation. Refer to the studies of Romanian orphans in your answer.' Examiners love discuss questions lately, very likely to be coming up in 2023 exams! Can be used to answer 2,4,6,8 and 16 markers if you just draw from my answer

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Grade A

gsnotes

Mind maps covering the whole of forensic psychology that is in AQA A level psychology paper 3.

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12 pages

Written in 2022/2023

embates

These are Practice Questions for the Research Methods Topic of AQA A-Level Psychology. I will also be uploading the other topics and creating bundles. Topics Included: - Experimental Method - Control of Variables/Research Issues - Experimental Design - Types of Experiment - Sampling - Ethical Issues and Ways of Dealing with Them - Pilot Studies - Observational Techniques - Observational Design - Self-Report Techniques - Self-Report Design - Correlations - Types of Data - Measur...

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5 pages

Written in 2021/2022

emilysarahjudge

These are detailed Essay Plans for the Schizophrenia Topic of AQA A-Level Psychology. I wrote them using class notes, revision guides and textbooks. I will also be uploading the other topics and creating bundles. Topics Included: - Diagnosis and classification of schizophrenia - Issues in diagnosis and classification of schizophrenia - Biological explanations for schizophrenia - Psychological explanations for schizophrenia - Drug therapy - Psychological therapies for schizophrenia ...

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9 pages

Written in 2022/2023

emilysarahjudge

These are detailed Revision Notes of the Relationships Topic of AQA A-Level Psychology. They were written by me using a combination of the textbook and class notes. I will also be uploading the other topics and creating bundles. Topics Included: - Sexual selection and Human reproductive Behaviour - Self-disclosure - Physical attractiveness - Filter theory - Social exchange theory - Equity theory - Rusbult’s investment model - Duck’s phase model - Virtual relationships in soc...

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12 pages

Written in 2021/2022

emilysarahjudge

Hi! I'm Ben, a former A level psychology student, now studying Psychology and Psychotherapy at University. Through using these notes, I was able to achieve Grade A in the final exams. I understand the importance of detailed notes, particularly the need for detailed evaluation. I can assure you, by purchasing these notes and reading over them consistently, it will put you in a confident position to smash Psychology!

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1 pages

Written in 2021/2022

benjamincatling

These are detailed Essay Plans for the Schizophrenia Topic of AQA A-Level Psychology. I wrote them using class notes, revision guides and textbooks. I will also be uploading the other topics and creating bundles. Topics Included: - Diagnosis and classification of schizophrenia - Issues in diagnosis and classification of schizophrenia - Biological explanations for schizophrenia - Psychological explanations for schizophrenia - Drug therapy - Psychological therapies for schizophrenia ...

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10 pages

Written in 2022/2023

emilysarahjudge

A succinct and complete summary of the Relationship topic of AQA A-level Psychology. Using only this material when revising for the Relationship section of Paper 3 I was able to achieve an A* in psychology.

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23 pages

Written in 2022/2023

mattiasmc

Mind maps of all biopsychology content needed for AQA A level psychology paper 2. (evaluation included)

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8 pages

Written in 2022/2023

embates

Experimental methods Research issues Experimental designs Types of experiments Sampling Ethical issues and ways of dealing with them Pilot studies Observatinal techniques Observational design Self-report: Questionaiires Self-report: Interviews Correlations Types of data Measures of central tendency and dispersion Presentation of quantitative data Statistical tests Peer review Case studies Content analysis Reliability Validity Probability Significance Psychological reports ...

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41 pages

Written in 2024/2025

bellabeatton

- Specification-tailored A* Essay plans (Ao1 + Ao3) for AGGRESSION - Colour coding of researchers / key stats / marking vocabulary to aid recall / blurting / flashcards

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11 pages

Written in 2025/2026

abifoley1

INCLUDES: - A* Essay plans (Ao1 + Ao3) for all of the schizophrenia specification points - Colour coding of researchers / key stats / marking vocabulary to aid recall / blurting / flashcards Specification-tailored essay plans for the ENTIRE schizophrenia topic in AQA A Level psychology How? - Past paper analysis, directly including phrases from mark schemes

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9 pages

Written in 2025/2026

abifoley1

INCLUDES: - A* Essay plans (Ao1 + Ao3) for all of the issues and debates specification points - Colour coding of researchers / key stats / marking vocabulary to aid recall / blurting / flashcards Specification-tailored essay plans for the ENTIRE issues and debates topic in AQA A Level psychology How? - Past paper analysis, directly including phrases from mark schemes

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7 pages

Written in 2025/2026

abifoley1

INCLUDES: - Research methods ao1 and ao3 for all the specification points - Organised under headings taken from the specification How? - Past paper analysis, directly including phrases from mark schemes

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19 pages

Written in 2025/2026

abifoley1

INCLUDES: - Essay plans (Ao1 + Ao3) for all of the BIOPSYCHOLOGY specification points - Colour coding of researchers / key stats / marking vocabulary to aid recall / blurting / flashcards Specification-tailored essay plans for the ENTIRE BIOPSYCHOLOGY topic in AQA A Level and/or AS psychology How? - Past paper analysis, directly including phrases from mark schemes

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15 pages

Written in 2025/2026

abifoley1

This document is an A/A* level essay for AQA A-level Psychology 3.3 Issues and Options: Aggression. It answers the following application essay: John was arrested for fighting with supporters of a rival team after a football match He explained to the police officer why he was aggressive. The police officer noted John': comments in her notebook. Table 5 below shows some of John's comments. Table 5 The players were fighting on the pitch Our team lost again - it's not fair Supporters of...

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2 pages

Written in 2021/2022

Grade A+

Lucy748

In depth notes of AQA A Level Psychology Issues and Debates module in Cornell note forma. Includes gender bias, culture bias, free will vs determinism, nature vs nurture, holistic vs reductionism, idiographic vs nomothetic, ethical implications of research. Notes include content and evaluation produced by a top grade A Level student.

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9 pages

Written in 2024/2025

alicerobertson

In depth notes of AQA A Level Psychology Forensics module. Includes offender profiling, biological explanations, Eysenck’s theory, cognitive explanations, differential association theory, psychodynamic explanations, custodial sentencing aims, custodial sentencing impacts, behaviour modification, anger management theory, restorative justice. Notes include content and evaluation produced by a top grade A Level student.

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18 pages

Written in 2024/2025

alicerobertson

In depth notes of AQA A Level Psychology Schizophrenia module. Includes diagnosis and classification of schizophrenia, issues and diagnosis and classification, biological explanations for schizophrenia, psychological explanations for schizophrenia, biological therapy for schizophrenia, psychological therapies for schizophrenia, management of schizophrenia, the interactionist approach. Notes include content and evaluation produced by a top grade A Level student.

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10 pages

Written in 2024/2025

alicerobertson

In depth notes in Cornell Note format of AQA A Level Psychology Biopsychology module. Document includes the nervous system, the endocrine system, the structure and function of neurones, synaptic transmission, localisation of function, hemispheric lateralisation and split- brain research, plasticity and functional recovery, ways of studying the brain, biological rhythms. Notes include content and evaluation produced by a top grade A Level student.

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11 pages

Written in 2024/2025

alicerobertson

In depth notes of the Psychopathology Module in Cornell Note format. Document includes definitions of abnormality, phobias, the behavioural approach to explaining phobias, the behavioural approach to treating phobias, depression, the cognitive approach to explaining depression, the cognitive approach to treating depression, OCD, the biological approach to explaining OCD, the biological approach to treating OCD. All notes include content and evaluation produced by a top grade A Level student.

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12 pages

Written in 2024/2025

alicerobertson

Topics: Offender Profiling Biological Explanations Psychological Explanations Dealing with Offender Behaviour

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32 pages

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bellabeatton

Introduction to Schizophrenia Biological Explanations for Schizophrenia Psychological Explanations for Schizophrenia Biological Therapy for Schizophrenia Psychological Therapy for Schizophrenia Management of Schizophrenia The Interactionist Approach to Schizophrenia

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26 pages

Written in 2024/2025

bellabeatton

Paper 3: Section A: Issues and Debates Gender bias Cultural bias Free will and determinism The nature-nurture debate Holism and reductionism Idiographic and nomothetic approaches Ethical implications Paper 3: Section B: Relationships Evolutionary explanations for partner preferences Self-disclosure Physical attractiveness Filter theory Social exchange theory Equity theory Rusbult’s investment model Duck’s phase model Virtual relationships and social media Parasocial relat...

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33 pages

Written in 2025/2026

bellabeatton

Topics: Evolutionary Explanations for Partner Preferences Self-disclosure Affecting Attraction Physical Attractiveness Affecting Attraction Filter Theory Affecting Attraction Social Exchange Theory Equity Theory Rusbult’s Investment Model Duck’s Phase Model Virtual Relationships in Social Media Parasocial Relationships

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22 pages

Written in 2024/2025

bellabeatton

Topics: Gender and Culture in Psychology Free Will and Determinism Nature-Nurture Debate Holism and Reductionism Idiographic and Nomothetic Approaches Ethical Implications of Research Studies and Theory

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21 pages

Written in 2024/2025

bellabeatton

Experimental methods Research issues Experimental designs Types of experiments Sampling Ethical issues and ways of dealing with them Pilot studies Observatinal techniques Observational design Self-report: Questionaiires Self-report: Interviews Correlations Types of data Measures of central tendency and dispersion Presentation of quantitative data Statistical tests Peer review Case studies Content analysis Reliability Validity Probability Significance Psychological reports ...

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41 pages

Written in 2024/2025

bellabeatton

The Nervous System The Endocrine System Neurons and Synaptic Transmission Localisation of function in the brain Hemispheric lateralisation and split-brian research Plasticity and functional recovery of the brain after trauma Ways of studying the brain Circadian rhythms Infradian rhythms Endogenous pacemakers and exogenous zeitgebers

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25 pages

Written in 2024/2025

bellabeatton

Paper 2: Section A: Approaches Origins of Psychology Psychodynamic approach Behaviourist approach Humanistic approach Cognitive Approach Social Learning Theory Biological approach Comparisons of approaches Paper 2: Section B: Biopsychology The nervous system The endocrine system Fight or Flight Response Neurons Synaptic transmission Localisation of function in the brain Hemispheric lateralisation Plasticity and functional recovery of the brain after trauma Ways of investigati...

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34 pages

Written in 2025/2026

bellabeatton

This essay plan covers everything you need for 16-mark questions on parasocial relationships in the Relationships topic. What’s included: AO1 notes – clear definitions, key theories (Celebrity Attitude Scale, Absorption–Addiction Model, Attachment Theory). AO3 evaluation – strengths, weaknesses + detailed research evidence (McCutcheon, Maltby, Hazan & Shaver etc.). PEEL structure – evaluation written in an exam-ready way, so you can memorise and apply straight away. I...

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2 pages

Written in 2025/2026

shrutisundar1004