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Contains 10 comprehensive topic packs for AQA psychology A-level, covering summaries for each topic with A01 and A03, with key terms and study summaries for each.

Complete Social Influence Revision Guide - A-Level Psychology (AQA) Elevate your grades with this comprehensive and structured revision guide for the Social Influence topic. This document breaks down complex psychological theories and landmark studies into easy-to-digest sections, perfect for exam preparation. Types & Explanations of Conformity: Deep dive into Internalisation, Identification, and Compliance. Clearly explains Informational Social Influence (ISI) and Normative Social Influen...

Eating Behaviour Complete Revision - A-Level Psychology Explore the biological and psychological explanations for Eating Behaviour with these expert notes. Evolutionary Explanations: Food preferences, neophobia, and taste aversion. Biological Mechanisms: The role of the Hypothalamus, Ghrelin, and Leptin in hunger and satiety. Eating Disorders: Psychodynamic and Social Learning Theory explanations for Anorexia Nervosa (AN), including Family Systems Theory and the role of the media....

Cognition & Development Detailed Revision - A-Level Psychology Understand how the human mind develops with these comprehensive notes on Cognition and Development. Piaget’s Theory: Detailed breakdown of schemas, assimilation, accommodation, and the four stages of intellectual development. Core Concepts: Easy-to-follow explanations of Object Permanence, Conservation, and Egocentrism. Social Cognition: Includes Selman’s levels of perspective-taking and its application to atypical d...

Issues and Debates in Psychology - Complete Revision Guide Critically analyse the core Issues and Debates that run through the entire psychology specification. Bias in Research: In-depth look at Gender Bias (Alpha/Beta bias, Androcentrism) and Cultural Bias (Ethnocentrism, Cultural Relativism). Universal Themes: Discussion on the universality of findings and how bias threatens psychological research. Perfect for AO3: These notes provide the high-level evaluative content needed for to...

Master Research Methods - A-Level Psychology Revision Research methods account for a huge portion of your grade. These notes provide a step-by-step guide to everything you need to know. Experimental Design: Covers Laboratory, Field, Natural, and Quasi-experiments, plus Independent Groups, Repeated Measures, and Matched Pairs. Technical Details: Clear definitions of IV, DV, Extraneous/Confounding variables, and Demand Characteristics. Ethics & Observations: Deep dive into BPS ethical ...

Complete Biopsychology Revision Notes - A-Level Psychology Description: Simplify the complex world of Biopsychology with these clear and concise revision notes to achieve A/A*. Biological Systems: Detailed breakdown of the Central Nervous System (CNS), Peripheral Nervous System (PNS), and the Endocrine System. Neural Processes: Comprehensive guides on the structure and function of neurons (Sensory, Relay, Motor) and the intricacies of Synaptic Transmission. Stress Response: Clear ex...

Comprehensive Approaches in Psychology Revision - A-Level Description: A complete overview of the foundational Approaches in Psychology, essential for any A-Level student. Core Approaches: Includes the Behaviourist Approach (Classical and Operant Conditioning), Social Learning Theory (SLT), Cognitive Approach, Biological Approach, and Humanistic Psychology. Key Concepts: Features detailed explanations of mediational processes, vicarious reinforcement, genotypes vs. phenotypes, and Masl...

Psychopathology Complete Revision Guide - A-Level Psychology Description: Ace your Psychopathology exam with these structured notes covering definitions, characteristics, and treatments of mental disorders. Definitions of Abnormality: Statistical infrequency, deviation from social norms, failure to function adequately, and deviation from ideal mental health. Disorders Covered: Detailed behavioural, emotional, and cognitive characteristics of Phobias, Depression, and OCD. Approaches ...

Comprehensive Attachment Revision Guide - AQA A-Level Psychology Description: Master the Attachment topic with these detailed, high-quality revision notes. This document covers everything from early interactions to the long-term impact of attachment. Key Topics: Reciprocity, interactional synchrony, Schaffer’s stages of attachment, and the role of the father. Theories & Studies: In-depth coverage of Animal Studies (Lorenz & Harlow), Learning Theory, and Bowlby’s Monotropic Theory...