Psychopathology

For A-Level Psychology, new series Written in an easily understandable, comprehensive, and succinct format that can be converted into essay notes (a plan of each 8/16 mark question) or answers to shorter questions. PSYCHOPATHOLOGY (Paper 1): Covering all required topics including: -Definitions of abnormality (including deviation from social norms, statistical infrequency, deviation from ideal mental health, and failure to function adequately -Characteristics of depression and the cognitive a...

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10 pages

Written in 2020/2021

courtneyculver

Psychopathology Revision Sheet – Your Complete Guide to Understanding Mental Disorders

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5 pages

Written in 2024/2025

a01digitalmarket

Bundle of all the topics in AQA A-level Psychology Paper 1: Includes notes for Social influences, memory, attachment and psychopathology. The notes feature in-depth AO1 and AO3 breakdowns so you know how to answer any 16 marker

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4 items

Nina45692

Concise, exam-focused notes covering the full AQA A-level Psychology Psychopathology topic. They include definitions of abnormality, the characteristics, explanation and treatment of phobias, depression, and OCD using the behaviourist, cognitive and biological approach. Key studies and evaluation points are ready to use in essays, with separate AO1 and AO3 breakdowns so you know what to describe and what to evaluate. Ideal for first-time learning or last-minute revision.

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21 pages

Written in 2026/2027

Nina45692

Selling AQA A-level psychology notes on ALL PAPER 1 TOPICS These have every possible 16 marker essay plan and everything you need to know 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)

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4 items

twilightxcafee

Selling AQA A-level psychology notes on Paper 1 Psychopathology topic These have every possible 16 marker essay plan and everything you need to know for the whole topic of Psychopathology. 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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13 pages

Written in 2026/2027

twilightxcafee

11 essay plans, including A01 information and 3 paragraphs of A03 1. Definitions of abnormality - Statistical infrequency 2.Definitions of abnormality - Deviation from social norms 3. Definitions of abnormality - Failure to function adequately 4. Definitions of abnormality - Deviation from ideal mental health 5. Explaining Phobias 6. Treating Phobias 7. Explaining Depression 8 . Treating Depression 9. Explaining OCD 10. Treating OCD

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19 pages

Written in 2025/2026

madina_hussain

this includes social influence, memory, psychopathology and attachment

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4 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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9 pages

Written in 2026/2027

miamcaree

two docs of memory and psychopathology a level psychology notes and essay plans, suitable for revision and memorisation.

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2 items

tamana3

Psychopathology notes and essay plans suitable for revision and memorisation. a star/ a level notes. includes every topic under psychopathology.

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11 pages

Written in 2025/2026

tamana3

These are the exact essay plans I used throughout Years 12 and 13, which helped me achieve consistent A* grades in AQA A-Level Psychology. Each essay plan includes detailed AO1 knowledge, key studies, and 3–4 developed AO3 evaluation points for every topic, providing a clear structure for high-mark responses. Using these plans helped me strengthen my essay-writing skills and improve the quality of my exam answers. They are therefore ideal for students looking to boost their grades, devel...

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11 pages

Written in 2025/2026

abeerahkhan2827

- Specification-tailored A* Essay plans (Ao1 + Ao3) for all social influence, memory, attachment and psychopathology (clinical psych and mental health) - Colour coding of researchers / key stats / marking vocabulary to aid recall / blurting / flashcards

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4 items

abifoley1

Specification-tailored essay plans for the ENTIRE Clinical Psychology and mental health (or psychopathology - for up to the 2026 specification) topic in AQA A Level and/or AS psychology How? -> Past paper analysis, directly including phrases from mark schemes INCLUDES: - Essay plans (Ao1 + Ao3) for all of the psychopathology / clinical psych and mental health specification points - Colour coding of researchers / key stats / marking vocabulary to aid recall / blurting / flashcards

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19 pages

Written in 2025/2026

abifoley1

These are my full revision notes for the whole of paper 1 in AQA A-Level Psychology. Includes: Social Influence, Memory, Attachment & Psychopathology. I made them while revising for my A-Levels and found them super helpful!!!

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4 items

emilyredwood

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

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18 pages

Written in 2025/2026

emilyredwood

A* Level 16 markers with all the A01 and A03 for the whole of paper 1.

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4 items

priyasmith643

A* level 16 marker with A01 and A03 for every topic. In depth A01 and four A03 points for every topic- just memorise!

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15 pages

Written in 2025/2026

priyasmith643

A crossword for the key terms found in the topic of Psychopathology (known as Clinical Psychology and Mental Health from 2026/27) for Definitions of Abnormality.

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2 pages

Written in 2025/2026

rubeseverett

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

psychopathology notes designed for exam preparation and 16-mark questions ideal for last-minute revision or full course review

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7 pages

Written in 2021/2022

amritsingh6

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30 pages

Written in 2025/2026

koyelimukherjee-bose