Spider diagrams for autism, effects of deprivation, privation, attachment and daycare. Classic and contemporary studies are included, as well a key question and practical undertaken

These notes are mainly focused on the content rather than exam techniques, etc. However, all key studies are summarised in specially designed tables that link AO1 and AO3 in exactly the same way as you would write on your exam. There are also small studies that serve as supporting / challenging evidence to back up / contradict your points. All files that I upload are checked by my teacher, A* is guaranteed!

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Notes by an A* student. A mind map outlining the features and characteristics of autism. There is also information about the triad of impairment for autism.

A mind map made by an A* student about the theory of mind explanation of autism. There is a definition of theory of mind and a summary of how that relates to autism. There is also a description of the Sally Ann test and the Eye Task. Both studies are supporting evidence for this explanation. There is a page of evaluation points for this explanation of autism including supporting and conflicting evidence.

Notes by an A* student. A mind map explaining what privation is and three studies into privation: Genie, Freud and Dann, and the Czech twins. For each study, I have written about the weaknesses of the study and whether it suggests that privation can be reversed or not. There is also a page of evaluation points about general privation research including points about triangulation and ecological validity.

Notes by an A* student. A mind-map containing a summary of the hypothesis and a more in-depth description of both long-term and short-term effects of deprivation. This document also includes an evaluation of the hypothesis with supporting evidence, and some notes on how the effects of deprivation can be reversed (with supporting evidence).

A mind map made by an A* student describing the aim, hypothesis, method , results and conclusion of the contemporary study for child psychology. This document also includes evaluation points of the study with a focus on validity and reliability.

Notes by an A* student. A detailed mind-map about the extreme male brain theory of autism. A summary is highlighted in a box and then more detail is given surrounding it. The mind-map includes definitions of sympathiser and empathiser and why this theory makes sense. There are also evaluation points given on a separate page including supporting and conflicting evidence.