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Comprehensive exam prep with knowledge organisers (schizophrenia) and exemplar answers (schizophrenia & controversies).

These notes provide a detailed, exam-focused guide to schizophrenia, including biological, cognitive, and social explanations, as well as methods for modifying symptoms. Perfect for A-Level psychology students, these notes include example answers, scenario applications, and evaluation points to help you excel in essays and long-answer questions. Content Highlights: Characteristics of Schizophrenia – with alternative versions for quick revision. Application to Scenarios – learn how t...

This comprehensive document is designed to help psychology students excel in exam-style questions. Covering 5 key topics, it includes exam questions with detailed example answers, structured to highlight how to approach high-mark responses. Included topics: The Use of Non-Human Animals in Psychological Research – essay exemplar with highlights and evaluation points. Non-Human Animals as a Therapeutic Device – example discussion including practical and ethical considerations. Cost...

Comprehensive notes on A Level Psychology

Knowledge organisers and essay structure for schizophrenia. It includes A01 and A03 for "Genetics" and "Dopamine Hypothesis", A01 for individual differences "Cognitive" explanation and A01 for social explanation "Dysfunctional Families". These notes provide both AO1 content (theories, studies, definitions) and AO3 evaluation (strengths, weaknesses, controversies, and methodological issues) to help you write balanced essays with depth and breadth. Clear, detailed, an...

Comprehensive psychology notes on Criminal Behaviour and Stress. Both topics have characteristics, two biological, individual differences, social explanations and methods of modifying, along with evaluation. There is a complementary A03 Constructor using DRAINS. Topics include, but aren't limited to, genetics, Eysenck's theory of personality, differential association, gender socialisation, restorative justice, anger management, adrenaline and acute stress, hardy personality, life e...

Detailed psychology notes covering Controversies in Psychological Research, with topics on "The Use of Non-Human Animals (NHA)", "Psychology As a Science", "Cultural Bias in Psychological Research" and "Ethical Costs of Conducting Research". These notes combine clear explanations (AO1), analysis points (A02), evaluation points (AO3), and key case studies to help you build strong exam answers. Perfect for A-Level psychology students, these notes help you link theory, research, and ethi...

These AS Psychology Unit 2 notes include clear, concise psychology notes covering research methods and sampling techniques, ideal for A-Level psychology students. These notes break down experimental designs, variables, hypotheses, and data collection methods with straightforward definitions and examples. Topics covered include, but aren't limited to, experimental design, sampling methods, different types of variables, research hypotheses, research locations, graphical representation of...

These AS Psychology Unit 1 notes provide a comprehensive and structured overview of the Psychodynamic Approach, Biological Approach, Behaviourist Approach, Cognitive Approach and Positive Approach. It includes key theories, studies, and practical applications. Topics covered include but aren't limited to, the tripartite personality (id, ego, superego), psychosexual stages of development, the unconscious mind and defence mechanisms, neurotransmitters, localisation of the brain function...