Biopsychology

ALL AQA A-Level Psychology Biopsychology 16-Mark Essay Plans – A* This resource includes every Biopsychology 16-mark essay plan for AQA A-Level Psychology, written by a student who achieved an A* overall. Each plan is top-band standard (14–16/16) Written to meet AQA AO1, AO2 & AO3 requirements Includes clear argument structure, evaluation points, and exam-ready phrasing Teacher-marked and awarded highest mark band These were the only essay plans I used to achieve an A* in Psycholog...

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10 pages

Written in 2023/2024

CarinaB

10 comprehensive, fully-developed exemplar essays (16 / 16 marks) covering hemispheric lateralisation, localisation of function, split-brain research, circadian rhythms, ultradian and infradian rhythms, exogenous zeitgebers and endogenous pacemakers, fight or flight and methods of studying the brain. Finally, the notes include two bonus 8-mark essays on the structure and function of both the endocrine system and the nervous system, leaving you fully prepared to tackle the Biopsychology section o...

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11 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

jessicadodwell

Notes I used for an A* (250+ marks) in Psychology A-Level, includes key studies, definitions and evaluative points for 16 markers (Notes on Approaches, Attachment, Psychopathology, Research Methods, Issues and Debates, Addiction, Gender, Social Influence, Stress and Memory can be made available)

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32 pages

Written in 2025/2026

ameliabrundle1

Bundle of all the topics in AQA A-level Psychology Paper 2: Includes notes for Approaches, Biopsychology, Research Methods. The notes feature in-depth AO1 and AO3 breakdowns so you know how to answer any 16 marker

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Nina45692

Concise, exam-focused notes covering the full AQA A-level Psychology Biopsychology topic. They include the nervous system and endocrine system, neurons and synaptic transmission, the fight or flight response, localisation of function and hemispheric lateralisation, split-brain research, brain plasticity and functional recovery, ways of studying the brain (fMRI, EEG, ERPs, and post-mortem examinations), and biological rhythms. Key studies and evaluation points are ready to use in essays, with sep...

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23 pages

Written in 2026/2027

Nina45692

Selling AQA A-level psychology notes on ALL PAPER 2 TOPICS (Research methods, Approaches, Biopsych) These have every possible 16 marker essay plan and everything you need to know for the exam. These notes helped me get an A* in A level Psychology! (I only studied these during A-level exams)

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twilightxcafee

Selling AQA A-level psychology notes on ALL PAPER 2 TOPICS (Research methods, Approaches, Biopsych) These have every possible 16 marker essay plan and everything you need to know for the exam. These notes helped me get an A* in A level Psychology! (I only studied these during A-level exams)

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twilightxcafee

Selling AQA A-level psychology notes on Paper 2 Biopsychology topic These have every possible 16 marker essay plan and everything you need to know for the whole topic of Biopsychology. These notes helped me get an A* in A level Psychology! Please note that these have been written in accordance to the specification at the time of my study and exams (June 2026), and I have tried my best to edit them for the specification change the following year.

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19 pages

Written in 2026/2027

twilightxcafee

10 essay plans, including A01 information and 3 paragraphs of A03 each 1. fight or flight 2. Localisation of function in the brain 3. Hemispheric Lateralisation 4. Plasticity and functional recovery 5. Brain scanning techniques 6. Circadian rhythms 7. Ultradian rhythms 8. Ultradian rhythms 9. Endogenous pacemakers 10. Exogenous pacemakers

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24 pages

Written in 2025/2026

madina_hussain

this includes research methods, Biopsychology and approaches

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3 items

miamcaree

these essay plans I created helped me get an A* in psychology - this is all the content you need to know, and more as the spec as changed - although this is not the new spec, it has everything you need as the new spec just has less content - this has everything you will need for 16 markers, which is the highest marker question you can get - it also works for smaller questions

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14 pages

Written in 2026/2027

miamcaree

A-Level biospsychology flashcard set, includes all key terms and definitions.

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13 pages

Written in 2025/2026

nihirashah

- Specification-tailored A* Essay plans (Ao1 + Ao3) for all paper 2 content - APPROACHES + BIOPSYCHOLOGY + RESEARCH METHODS - Colour coding of researchers / key stats / marking vocabulary to aid recall / blurting / flashcards

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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

These are my full revision notes for paper 2 in AQA A-Level Psychology. Includes: Biopsychology & Approaches. I made them while revising for my A-Levels and found them super helpful!!!

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emilyredwood

These are my full revision notes for the Biopsychology topic in AQA A-Level Psychology. I made them while revising for my A-Levels and found them super helpful!!!

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19 pages

Written in 2025/2026

emilyredwood

Full revision pack for AQA A-Level Psychology exam. Topics included: Approaches, Biopsychology, Psychopathology, Social Influence, Attachment, Issues and Debates, Memory, Gender. Includes; mindmaps and topic notes designed for exam preparation and 16-mark questions ideal for last-minute revision or full course review

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8 items

amritsingh6

biopsychology mindmaps perfect and ready for exam revision designed for exam preparation and 16-mark questions ideal for last-minute revision or full course review

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9 pages

Written in 2021/2022

amritsingh6

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37 pages

Written in 2025/2026

koyelimukherjee-bose

Visually clear, AO1 and AO3 (evaluation) summary notes for AQA A level psychology.

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11 pages

Written in 2024/2025

sophia2007evans

Master every Paper 1, 2 & 3 module with the exact active recall flashcards I used for an A*. Covers all compulsory topics plus Schizophrenia, Forensic & Cognition. Includes high-level AO3 evaluation, 16-mark essay prep, and advanced Year 2 Research Methods. Save 40% with this complete 11-module set. Exam-ready, proven results.

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11 items

digbycharlotte

Master the biological foundations of behaviour with these A* grade flashcards. This set covers the entire AQA Biopsychology module, including the divisions of the nervous system, the structure and function of neurons, and the endocrine system. Crucially, it includes detailed breakdowns of Sperry’s Split-Brain research, the Motor/Somatosensory/Visual/Auditory centres, and Broca’s and Wernicke’s areas. Designed to turn complex biological processes into easy-to-recall exam points.

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35 pages

Written in 2022/2023

digbycharlotte