Relationships

Full 16 marker essay for psychology, Aqa Alevel. Describe and evaluate research into virtual relationships in social media (16 marks). You can break this essay down to also answer 4,6,8 markers etc aswell.

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Written in 2016/2017

Grade A

Zedzpsychology

Essay plans for AQA A Level Psychology, Relationships. Will help students achieve high levels following the plan, particularly with the PEE(L) structure for AO3.

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11 pages

Written in 2021/2022

ak004

Selling AQA A-level psychology notes on Paper 3 Relationships topic These have every possible 16 marker essay plan and everything you need to know for the whole topic of Relationships. These notes helped me get an A* in A level Psychology! Please note that these have been written in accordance to the specification at the time of my study and exams (June 2026), and I have tried my best to edit them for the specification change the following year.

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14 pages

Written in 2026/2027

twilightxcafee

10 essay plans, including A01 information and 3 paragraphs of A03 each 1. Evolutionary explanations of Partner preferences 2. self disclosure 3. Physical attractiveness 4. filter theory 5. Social exchange theory 6. Equity theory 7. Investment model 8. Ducks phase model 9. Virtual RS in social media 10. Parasocial Relationships

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28 pages

Written in 2025/2026

madina_hussain

These are my full revision notes for the Biopsychology topic in AQA A-Level Psychology. Includes: Issues and debates, Relationships, Schizophrenia and Forensics. I made them while revising for my A-Levels and found them super helpful!!!

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emilyredwood

These are my full revision notes for the Relationships topic in AQA A-Level Psychology. I made them while revising for my A-Levels and found them super helpful!!!

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20 pages

Written in 2025/2026

emilyredwood

Relationships Study Guide for AQA A Level Psychology

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9 pages

Written in 2025/2026

emilyelclapperton

This table summarises each sub-section in the Relationships topic from paper 3 of AQA A Level Psychology, with particular emphasis on how to evaluate them. Each row is organised into the topic titles, so everything is covered. Each column is organised into assumptions, methodology, all of the issues and debates, ethics, psychology as a science, and real-world application. This table is everything you need to know to evaluate the whole of the relationships topic at a high level, all summar...

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2 pages

Written in 2025/2026

leahobryant

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40 pages

Written in 2025/2026

koyelimukherjee-bose

This package contains everything you need to pass your exams. These in-depth notes push your marks into the A's, with the help of evaluation and essay structure assistance. Everything you need is in one place! Trust me.

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jorja3

These ULTIMATE A-Level AQA Psychology Relationships Notes provide a comprehensive, in-depth, and highly exam-focused guide to the entire topic, covering key areas such as theories of attraction, self-disclosure, virtual relationships, parasocial relationships, and the formation, maintenance, and breakdown of romantic relationships with clear and detailed explanations. The notes integrate essential theories, studies, and influential researchers with strong, well-developed evaluation points requ...

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12 pages

Written in 2024/2025

jorja3

This bundle covers all AQA A Level Psychology Relationships topics including sexual selection, social exchange theory, equity theory, investment model, filter theory, self-disclosure, matching hypothesis and relationship breakdown. Ideal for clear, structured exam revision.

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7 items

sheilaagyei-afari

This document explains the Matching Hypothesis in A Level Psychology, focusing on how individuals form relationships with partners of similar physical attractiveness and social desirability. It also outlines key research such as the Walster study and evaluates the theory using issues like reductionism and lack of scientific measurement of attractiveness . The content is clearly structured to support understanding and exam revision.

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5 pages

Written in 2023/2024

sheilaagyei-afari

This document explains Duck’s Phase Model of relationship breakdown in A Level Psychology, outlining the stages individuals go through when a relationship ends. It covers each phase from the intrapsychic stage to the resurrection phase, alongside evaluation including supporting research, cultural bias, and real-life applications . The content is structured clearly to support understanding and exam revision.

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6 pages

Written in 2023/2024

sheilaagyei-afari

This document explains self-disclosure in A Level Psychology, focusing on how sharing personal information contributes to intimacy and relationship development. It also covers Social Penetration Theory, including the concepts of breadth and depth of disclosure, and evaluates the theory using issues such as nomothetic approaches, correlational research, and real-world applications . The content is structured to support clear understanding and effective exam revision.

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6 pages

Written in 2023/2024

sheilaagyei-afari

This document explains Filter Theory in A Level Psychology, outlining how romantic relationships form through stages that narrow down potential partners. It covers the three key filters: social demography, similarity in attitudes, and complementarity of needs as well as supporting research and evaluation points such as cultural bias and temporal validity . The content is structured to support clear understanding and exam revision.

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6 pages

Written in 2023/2024

sheilaagyei-afari

This document explains Equity Theory in A Level Psychology, focusing on how fairness in the balance of costs and benefits affects relationship satisfaction. It covers the consequences of inequity, including emotional responses and ways to restore balance, and includes evaluation through supporting and contradictory research as well as critiques of the theory’s assumptions . The content provides a clear and structured overview suitable for exam revision.

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7 pages

Written in 2023/2024

sheilaagyei-afari

This document outlines Social Exchange Theory in A Level Psychology, explaining how relationships are formed and maintained through the balance of rewards and costs. It includes key concepts such as comparison level and comparison level for alternatives, as well as stages of relationship development. The document also evaluates the theory using supporting research and discusses limitations like reductionism and issues with cause and effect .

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8 pages

Written in 2023/2024

sheilaagyei-afari

This document provides a clear overview of Rusbult’s Investment Model within A Level Psychology, focusing on the key factors influencing commitment in relationships. It covers satisfaction, comparison of alternatives, and investment, alongside evaluation points such as supporting research and methodological limitations. The notes also include explanations of why individuals remain in relationships and critical discussions of the model’s validity and reductionism.

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9 pages

Written in 2023/2024

sheilaagyei-afari

This document breaks down key concepts such as sexual selection, anisogamy, and partner preferences into clear, digestible notes, making complex theories simple to understand and revise. It also includes intersexual and intrasexual selection strategies, alongside well-structured evaluation points (strengths and weaknesses) to support exam answers.

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7 pages

Written in 2023/2024

sheilaagyei-afari

Visually clear, AO1 and AO3 (evaluation) summary notes for AQA A level psychology.

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10 pages

Written in 2025/2026

sophia2007evans

All topics in AQA Psychology Paper 3 Detailed 16 mark essay plans for every subtopic within the 4 topics.

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rosiepaynter