Psychopathology

- A topic summary of AQA A-level Psychology Paper 1 Social Influence topic - Information drawn from AQA A-level Psychology textbook and Up Learn - To be used as a refresher for prior knowledge - Any images or diagrams drawn from google searches and lesson resources where necessary Details of resource: Date of creation: Creator: Holly Alexandra Kitching Qualification level: A-level Subject: Psychology Exam Board: AQA Key: Green text: Positive evaluation points Red text: Negative evaluation points

This document includes essay plans every single possible 16 marker question for psychology a level AQA psychopathology topic. These are all separated into PEEL/S+E structure which allowed me to get an A* (88%) in my a level exams. These also count as summaries and revision material as they use definitions directly from the specification and nuanced evaluation Please note that the specification is being actively updated so check for relevant topics from my comprehensive list, but you will ...

This documents includes 3-4 evaluation points for each sub topic of the Psychopathology section of A-level psychology. They are written out in bullet point form but they are full paragraphs. They can be used in longer essay questions such as 8 or 16 markers, but also for short answer questions asking you to mention strengths/limitations of something, typically a 4 or 6 marker. Some points may need to be adjusted based on the wording of the question and your own personal style of writing.

This document includes every AO1 point, which is in black ink, that you will need to achieve full AO1 marks on both short and long (16 markers) questions. The AO3 evaluation points are clear in red ink for limitations/weakness of the research and in green ink for support/strengths of the research. The sub-topics are clearly stated in red bold ink whilst the headings for each sub-topic is clearly stated in black bold ink.

Mind-map summarising key components of the module on psychopathology. Contains different approaches to explaining and treating different disorders (depression, OCD, and phobias). Includes definitions, related studies, and evaluations. Positives are in green whilst negatives/downsides are in red.