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AQA Psychology for A Level Year 2 Revision Guide: 2nd Edition
Arwa Mohamedbhai, Cara Flanagan
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The Complete Companions for AQA A Level Psychology 5th Edition
Mike Cardwell, Cara Flanagan
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Self-disclosure , AQA A Level psychology
Concise notes on Self-disclosure, based on the AQA A Level psychology syllabus. Looks at: 
- Self-disclosure 
- Reciprocity: 
- Breadth and depth 
- Evaluation of topic
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Physical attractiveness , AQA A level psychology
PopularConcise notes on Physical attractiveness, based on AQA A level psychology syllabus. Looks at: 
- McNulty et al 
- Halo effect 
- Matching hypothesis (Walster et al) 
- Evaluation of the topic
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AQA A-level Psychology Paper 3 Topics Bundle
NewBundle of all the topics in AQA A-level Psychology Paper 3: Includes notes for Forensic Psychology, Issues and Debates, Relationships and Schizophrenia. The notes feature in-depth AO1 and AO3 breakdowns so you know how to answer any 16 marker
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AQA A-level Psychology Relationships Notes
NewConcise, exam-focused notes covering the AQA A-level Psychology Relationships option. They include evolutionary explanations for partner preferences, factors affecting attraction, theories of romantic relationships, virtual relationships in social media, and parasocial relationships. Key studies and evaluation points are ready to use in essays, with separate AO1 and AO3 breakdowns so you know what to describe and what to evaluate. Ideal for first-time learning or last-minute revision.
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A* Notes Aqa A-Level Psychology All Paper 3
NewSelling AQA A-level psychology notes on ALL PAPER 2 TOPICS (Issues and Debates, Schizophrenia, Forensic, Relationships) These have every possible 16 marker essay plan and everything you need to know for the exam. These notes helped me get an A* in A level Psychology! (I only studied these during A-level exams)
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AQA A-level psychology notes - Paper 3 Relationships
NewSelling 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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psychology paper 3 relationships essay plans
New10 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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Aqa Psychology Paper 3 Notes - Full Paper
NewThese 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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Aqa Psychology Paper 3 Notes - Relationships
NewThese 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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Relationships Study Guide
NewRelationships Study Guide for AQA A Level Psychology
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AQA A Level Psychology: Relationships Summary Table
NewThis 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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A-level Psychology AQA Relationships Notes
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ULTIMATE Psychology A-Level AQA Revision Notes
NewThis 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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ULTIMATE Relationships Notes
NewThese 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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A Level Psychology Relationships Paper 3 AQA A Level complete revision package
NewThis 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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A Level Psychology Relationships Matching Hypothesis A Level Psychology complete lecture summary
NewThis 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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A Level Psychology Relationships Breakdown A Level Psychology complete lecture summary
NewThis 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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A Level Psychology Relationships Self Disclosure A Level Psychology complete lecture summary
NewThis 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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A Level Psychology Relationships Filter Theory A Level Psychology complete lecture summary
NewThis 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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A Level Psychology Relationships Equity Theory A Level Psychology complete lecture summary
NewThis 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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A Level Psychology Relationships Social Exchange Theory A Level Psychology complete lecture summary
NewThis 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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A Level Psychology Relationships Investment Model A Level Psychology complete lecture summary
NewThis 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.