Structured A* notes for visual learners
Hi! I just finished my A-Levels in Psychology, Sociology and Maths where I got A*, A*, A*. I am a big visual learner so spent a lot of time on Canva presenting/condensing all of the information I would need (with the right level of detail) onto a page per sub-topic that would be visually interesting - each page looking different from the others across the entire A-Level. Everything is covered in this way across all of Psychology. For sociology, I used this method for research methods but, as sociology is not limited to the specification, I chose to write out every essay I could need in full. Whilst this doesn't seem as visual, it helped group examples together for paragraph structures and picture essays as soon as you hear the topic. I hope my notes help you as much as they helped me :)
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The Humanistic Approach A* notes for A-Level Psychology - VISUALLY PRESENTED, EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW FOR AN A*
This is the AO1 (content) and AO3 (evaluation) you need to know about the humanistic approach. I am a visual learner so I made every sub-topic across the entire A-Level visually presented on a page - each page looking different. This meant that it was much easier to remember the content in the exam as you associate a sub-topic with a specific aesthetic/visual presentation so you know what facts were under what sub-topic. This is particularly helpful for remembering what AO3 goes with what AO1. I...
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This is the AO1 (content) and AO3 (evaluation) you need to know about the humanistic approach. I am a visual learner so I made every sub-topic across the entire A-Level visually presented on a page - each page looking different. This meant that it was much easier to remember the content in the exam as you associate a sub-topic with a specific aesthetic/visual presentation so you know what facts were under what sub-topic. This is particularly helpful for remembering what AO3 goes with what AO1. I...
The Cognitive Approach A* notes for A-Level Psychology - VISUALLY PRESENTED, EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW FOR AN A*
This is the AO1 (content) and AO3 (evaluation) you need to know about the cognitive approach in the approaches topic in psychology. I am a visual learner so I made every sub-topic across the entire A-Level visually presented on a page - each page looking different. This meant that it was much easier to remember the content in the exam as you associate a sub-topic with a specific aesthetic/visual presentation so you know what facts were under what sub-topic. This is particularly helpful for remem...
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This is the AO1 (content) and AO3 (evaluation) you need to know about the cognitive approach in the approaches topic in psychology. I am a visual learner so I made every sub-topic across the entire A-Level visually presented on a page - each page looking different. This meant that it was much easier to remember the content in the exam as you associate a sub-topic with a specific aesthetic/visual presentation so you know what facts were under what sub-topic. This is particularly helpful for remem...
The Biological Approach A* notes for A-Level Psychology - VISUALLY PRESENTED, EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW FOR AN A*
This is the AO1 (content) and AO3 (evaluation) you need to know about the biological approach. I am a visual learner so I made every sub-topic across the entire A-Level visually presented on a page - each page looking different. This meant that it was much easier to remember the content in the exam as you associate a sub-topic with a specific aesthetic/visual presentation so you know what facts were under what sub-topic. This is particularly helpful for remembering what AO3 goes with what AO1. I...
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This is the AO1 (content) and AO3 (evaluation) you need to know about the biological approach. I am a visual learner so I made every sub-topic across the entire A-Level visually presented on a page - each page looking different. This meant that it was much easier to remember the content in the exam as you associate a sub-topic with a specific aesthetic/visual presentation so you know what facts were under what sub-topic. This is particularly helpful for remembering what AO3 goes with what AO1. I...
The Behaviourist Approach A* notes for A-Level Psychology - VISUALLY PRESENTED, EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW FOR AN A*
This is the AO1 (content) and AO3 (evaluation) you need to know about the behaviourist approach for the approaches topic in psychology. I am a visual learner so I made every sub-topic across the entire A-Level visually presented on a page - each page looking different. This meant that it was much easier to remember the content in the exam as you associate a sub-topic with a specific aesthetic/visual presentation so you know what facts were under what sub-topic. This is particularly helpful for r...
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This is the AO1 (content) and AO3 (evaluation) you need to know about the behaviourist approach for the approaches topic in psychology. I am a visual learner so I made every sub-topic across the entire A-Level visually presented on a page - each page looking different. This meant that it was much easier to remember the content in the exam as you associate a sub-topic with a specific aesthetic/visual presentation so you know what facts were under what sub-topic. This is particularly helpful for r...
Comparing Approaches Table (Perfect Source for All AO3 as well) A* notes for A-Level Psychology - VISUALLY PRESENTED, EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW FOR AN A*
You could get an 8 or 16 marker on comparing approaches in the approaches topic which this table is a perfect reference for but it was also useful for any easy AO3/evaluation points. I am a visual learner so I made every sub-topic across the entire A-Level visually presented on a page - each page looking different. This meant that it was much easier to remember the content in the exam as you associate a sub-topic with a specific aesthetic/visual presentation so you know what facts were under wha...
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You could get an 8 or 16 marker on comparing approaches in the approaches topic which this table is a perfect reference for but it was also useful for any easy AO3/evaluation points. I am a visual learner so I made every sub-topic across the entire A-Level visually presented on a page - each page looking different. This meant that it was much easier to remember the content in the exam as you associate a sub-topic with a specific aesthetic/visual presentation so you know what facts were under wha...
COMPLETE COGNITIVE APPROACH TO DEPRESSION NOTES A* notes for A-Level Psychology - VISUALLY PRESENTED, EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW FOR AN A*
This is the AO1 and AO3 for explaining and treating depression with the cognitive approach. I am a visual learner so I made every sub-topic in psychopathology visually presented on a page - each page looking different. This helped me remember things easier as you associate an aesthetic with a sub-topic to know the correct facts/AO3.
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This is the AO1 and AO3 for explaining and treating depression with the cognitive approach. I am a visual learner so I made every sub-topic in psychopathology visually presented on a page - each page looking different. This helped me remember things easier as you associate an aesthetic with a sub-topic to know the correct facts/AO3.
COMPLETE BIOLOGICAL APPROACH TO OCD NOTES A* notes for A-Level Psychology - VISUALLY PRESENTED, EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW FOR AN A*
This is the AO1 and AO3 for explaining and treating OCD with the biological approach. I am a visual learner so I made every sub-topic in psychopathology visually presented on a page - each page looking different. This helped me remember things easier as you associate an aesthetic with a sub-topic to know the correct facts/AO3.
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This is the AO1 and AO3 for explaining and treating OCD with the biological approach. I am a visual learner so I made every sub-topic in psychopathology visually presented on a page - each page looking different. This helped me remember things easier as you associate an aesthetic with a sub-topic to know the correct facts/AO3.
COMPLETE BEHAVIOURAL APPROACH TO PHOBIAS NOTES A* notes for A-Level Psychology - VISUALLY PRESENTED, EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW FOR AN A*
This is the AO1 and AO3 for explaining and treating phobias with the behavioural approach. I am a visual learner so I made every sub-topic in psychopathology visually presented on a page - each page looking different. This helped me remember things easier as you associate an aesthetic with a sub-topic to know the correct facts/AO3.

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This is the AO1 and AO3 for explaining and treating phobias with the behavioural approach. I am a visual learner so I made every sub-topic in psychopathology visually presented on a page - each page looking different. This helped me remember things easier as you associate an aesthetic with a sub-topic to know the correct facts/AO3.

ENTIRE PSYCHOPATHOLOGY TOPIC A* notes for A-Level Psychology - VISUALLY PRESENTED, EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW FOR AN A*
I am a visual learner so I made every sub-topic in psychopathology visually presented on a page - each page looking different. This meant that it was much easier to remember the content in the exam as you associate a sub-topic with a specific aesthetic so you know what facts/AO3 were under what sub-topic. I genuinely hope it helps you!

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- The Characteristics of Mental Disorders (OCD, Phobias and Depression) A* notes for A-Level Psychology - VISUALLY PRESENTED, EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW FOR AN A* • Summary
- Definitions of Abnormality A* notes for A-Level Psychology - VISUALLY PRESENTED, EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW FOR AN A* • Summary
- The Behavioural Approach to Explaining Phobias A* notes for A-Level Psychology - VISUALLY PRESENTED, EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW FOR AN A* • Summary
- The Behavioural Approach to Treating Phobias A* notes for A-Level Psychology - VISUALLY PRESENTED, EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW FOR AN A* • Summary
- The Biological Approach to Explaining OCD A* notes for A-Level Psychology - VISUALLY PRESENTED, EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW FOR AN A* • Summary
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I am a visual learner so I made every sub-topic in psychopathology visually presented on a page - each page looking different. This meant that it was much easier to remember the content in the exam as you associate a sub-topic with a specific aesthetic so you know what facts/AO3 were under what sub-topic. I genuinely hope it helps you!

The Cognitive Approach to Treating Depression A* notes for A-Level Psychology - VISUALLY PRESENTED, EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW FOR AN A*
This is the AO1 (content) and AO3 (evaluation) you need to know about the cognitive approach to treating depression. I am a visual learner so I made every sub-topic across the entire A-Level visually presented on a page - each page looking different. This meant that it was much easier to remember the content in the exam as you associate a sub-topic with a specific aesthetic/visual presentation so you know what facts were under what sub-topic. This is particularly helpful for remembering what AO3...
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This is the AO1 (content) and AO3 (evaluation) you need to know about the cognitive approach to treating depression. I am a visual learner so I made every sub-topic across the entire A-Level visually presented on a page - each page looking different. This meant that it was much easier to remember the content in the exam as you associate a sub-topic with a specific aesthetic/visual presentation so you know what facts were under what sub-topic. This is particularly helpful for remembering what AO3...