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A-level Psychology Revision Notes

A-level Psychology Notes

Revision for AQA Psychology AS and A-Level Papers, including staightforward study notes and summaries of the relevant theories and studies, past papers, and mark schemes with example answers. Fully updated for the 2018/19 academic year.

Paper 1

Introductory Topics

This paper you sit will vary depending on if you are sitting the AS or A-Level version of the exam.

A-level Social Influence Memory Attachment Psychopathology

AS Social Influence Memory Attachment

Paper 2

Psychology in Context

This paper you sit will vary depending on if you are sitting the AS or A-Level version of the exam.

A-level Approaches Biopsychology Research Methods

AS Approaches Psychopathology Research Methods

Paper 3

Issues and Options

This paper is for A-Level only. Students must answer one compulsory question & choose one topic per option.

Compulsory Issues & Debates

Option 1 Relationships Gender Cognition & Dev

Option 2 Schizophrenia Eating Behavior Stress

Option 3 Aggression Forensic Psychology Addiction

Exam Technique

Revision Resources How To Write AQA Psychology Essays for 16 Marker Questions How to Answer ‘Design a Study’ Research Methods Questions How to Revise for Psychology A-level

Example Essays

Revision Resources Discuss research into the influence of early attachment on adult relationships Discuss the usefulness of animal studies for investigating attachment Discuss Bowlby’s theory of attachment. Use learning theory as a part of your discussion Discuss research into the role of social influence in social change