AQA Psychology for A Level Year 2 notes

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 ...

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

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...

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...

Each document of the full psychology AQA A-Level course includes an in-depth summary of every AO1 and AO3 point (which is clearly marked in green and red ink) in order to achieve an A/A* grade. The optional topics covered in these notes include relationships, aggression and schizophrenia.

Mind-map summarising different aspects related to attachment, such as key points and important studies. Studies are explained, and some evaluation is added.

This a detailed model answer of a issues and debates question focused on gender bias. This document makes mention of Alpha and beta bias and various areas of research.

In-depth mind-map summarising the topic of Aggression for Psychology A Levels. Includes main points, key studies and explanations when necessary.

This document contains questions and model answers to the 2023 paper 2. Mostly contains answers to essay questions 4 marks and more as well as the research methods questions.

AQA A Level Psychology A Relationships summary notes as per the 2022 examination