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Approaches

The five major approaches (sometimes called perspectives) in psychology are biological, psychodynamic, behaviorist, cognitive and humanistic.

Behaviorist Approach

Cognitive Psychology

Humanistic Approach

Psychodynamic Approach

Theories (Studies)

In psychology, theories are used to provide a model for understanding and predicting various aspects of human thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.

Erik Erikson

Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

Jean Piaget (Stages and Theory)

Sigmund Freud

Research Methods

Research methods are procedures for collecting and analyzing data. Learn about the different research methods used in psychology.

Experimental Variables

Experimental Method

Qualitative vs Quantitative Data

Correlation (Positive, Negative)

Statistics

Statistics is the discipline that concerns the organization, analysis, interpretation and presentation of data.

P-Value (Statistical Significance)

What Does a Box Plot Tell You?

Z-Score (Standard Score)

Normal Distribution (Bell Curve)

A-Level Psychology

Revision guide for AQA Psychology AS and A-Level Papers, including staightforward study notes.

Social Influence (Paper 1)

Attachment (Paper 1)

Memory (Paper 1)

Schizophrenia (Paper 3)

Academic Skills

Academic skills are made up of core skills, such as academic writing, presentation skills and APA style referencing.

Essay Writing

Lab Report Write-up

Referencing (APA Style)

Synthesizing Information

Neuroscience

Neuroscience is the study of how the nervous system develops. Neuroscientists focus on the brain and its impact on behavior and cognitive functions.

What is a Neuron?

What a Synapse?

Peripheral Nervous System

Anatomy of the Brain

Mental Health

Get clear and reliable information on symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and more, so that you can feel more equipped to manage your mental health

Am I depressed or just sad?

Panic Attack vs. Anxiety Attack

Anxiety For No Reason

Social Anxiety (Self Help)

Criminology

Criminology is the scientific study of criminal behaviour, and how it can be managed, controlled and prevented.

Broken Windows Theory

Labeling Theory

Differential Association Theory

Routine Activities Theory

The Stroop Effect

Theories

Structuralism

Theories

Phineas Gage's Brain Injury

Neuroscience

The Marshmallow Test

Theories

Self-Actualization

Theories

William James

Theories

Attachment Styles

Theories

Stages of Sleep

Neuroscience

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