WJEC • Psychology

This is a set of summary notes that include all five approaches (biological, behaviourist, psychodynamic, cognitive and positive). Every summary has included: 1. Assumptions -with all assumptions -using SEE method State, Explain and Example -helping you to remember less but important keywords and points to include in your exam 2. Therapy -three assumptions -with brief explanation to familiar self 3. Classic study -this has included (aim, method, procedure, result and conclusion...

This PowerPoint provides well-structured, in-depth information/summary about the biological assumptions from the biological approach. It includes what the assumptions are/means and examples of each assumption, it also includes how to structure exam answers and how many marks you get for each part of the question. I have also included a list of key terminology that can boost your marks ready for your exam.

The document contains all the critical points for AS psychology unit 1, listing the topics students must memorize for the course. In addition, this sheet can effectively compare the psychological approaches which are easy for students to comprehend.

A Level psychology, Assumptions of the psychodynamic Approach, assumption 1, Bahaviour is influenced by the unconscious mind, Freud

A fully written essay exploring the impact of cultural bias on psychological research. Worth 20/25.

A fully written essay arguing the ethical costs of conducting psychological research on individual participants and wider society as a whole. Essay argues the ethical benefits and drawbacks. Worth 24/25

A fully written essay based on the scientific status of psychology. Argues for and against. Worth 20/25 marks.

A fully written essay on the controversy of sexism within the field of psychology (found in paper 3: Implications in the Real World). Essay awarded 24/25.

This essay highlights the three key psychodynamic assumptions from the psychodynamic approach. This includes the influence of childhood experiences, the unconscious mind and tripartite personality. Each paragraph is described in great detail and this essay was awarded full marks.

This essay highlights the behaviourist approach and their assumptions to human behaviour. This includes, humans born like a blank slate, behaviour is learnt through conditioning and humans and non human animals learn in similar ways. This essay was awarded with full marks and describes in great detail.