AQA Psychology for A Level Year 1 & AS - Student Book notes

These are detailed Key Studies for the Psychopathology Topic of AQA A-Level Psychology. They were written by me using a combination of the textbook and class notes. I will also be uploading the other topics and creating bundles. Topics Included: - Definitions of Abnormality - Characteristics of Phobias - Behavioural Approach to Explaining Phobias - Behavioural Approach to Treating Phobias - Characteristics of OCD - Biological Approach to Explaining OCD - Biological Approach to Treating ...

A detailed set of revision notes for AQA A Level or AS level psychology on the topic attachment. Includes summaries of both AO1 and AO3. These helped me to achieve an A in A Level psychology

Summary revision notes for the Approaches module from Year 1/AS Psychology Paper 2

Summary revision notes for all modules from Year 1/AS Psychology Paper 1 and 2 Modules are: - Social Influence (Paper 1) - Memory (Paper 1) - Attachment (Paper 1) - Approaches (Paper 2) - Psychopathology (Paper 2 in Y1, Paper 1 in Y2) - Research Methods (Paper 2)

Summary revision notes for the Attachment module from Year 1/AS Psychology Paper 1

This document provides detailed A01 notes and A03 evaluation into plasticity and functional recovery of the biopsychology module, these notes are clear, and easy to follow. The A03 contains a deep explanation of both strengths and limitations to the theory/study, along with evidential support or criticism. Hi! I'm Ben, a former A level psychology student, now studying Psychology and Psychotherapy at University. Through using these notes, I was able to achieve Grade A in the final exams. I un...

Approaches in psychology (24 marks): Origins of psychology: Wundt, introspection and the emergence of psychology as a science. Learning approaches: the behaviourist approach, Including classical conditioning and Pavlov's research, operant conditioning. types of reinforcement and Skinner's research; social - - ---learning theory including imitation, identification, modelling, vicarious reinforcement, the role of mediational processes and Bandura's research. The cognitive approach: the stu...

This document summarises the follow sub-topics: 1. Evolutionary explanations for partner preferences 2. Factors affecting attraction: Physical attractiveness 3. Factors affecting attraction: Self-disclosure 4. Factors affecting attraction: The Filter Theory 5. Theories of romantic relationships: Social Exchange Theory 6. Theories of romantic relationships: Equity Theory 7. Theories of romantic relationships: Rusbult’s investment model 8. Theories of romantic relationships: Duck’s ...

This document provides detailed A01 notes and A03 evaluation into circadian rhythms and works of Siffre for the biopsychology module, these notes are clear, and easy to follow. The A03 contains a deep explanation of both strengths and limitations to the theory/study, along with evidential support or criticism. Hi! I'm Ben, a former A level psychology student, now studying Psychology and Psychotherapy at University. Through using these notes, I was able to achieve Grade A in the final exams...

This document provides detailed notes into Bowlby's maternal deprivation hypothesis, including extensive A03 evaluation explaining strengths, limitations, and real-world applications. I found it easy to mix this theory with Bowlby's monotropic theory, these notes will set them apart clearly. Hi! I'm Ben, a former A level psychology student, now studying Psychology and Psychotherapy at University. Through using these notes, I was able to achieve Grade A in the final exams. I understand the...