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A-level Psychology Revision Notes

Revision guide for AQA Psychology AS and A-Level topics, including staightforward study notes and summaries of the relevant theories and studies, past papers, and mark schemes with example answers. Fully updated for the 2019/20 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 Behaviour Stress
Option 3 Aggression Forensic Psychology Addiction

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

Past Papers

Assessment Resources

AS Paper 1 2017 Exam Paper 2017 Mark Scheme 2017 Examiner Report 2016 Exam Paper 2016 Mark Scheme 2016 Examiner Report
A-Level Paper 1 2017 Exam Paper 2017 Mark Scheme 2017 Examiner Report
AS Paper 2 2017 Exam Paper 2017 Mark Scheme 2017 Examiner Report 2016 Exam Paper 2016 Mark Scheme 2016 Examiner Report
A-Level Paper 2 2017 Exam Paper 2017 Mark Scheme 2017 Examiner Report
A-Level Paper 3 2017 Exam Paper 2017 Mark Scheme 2017 Examiner Report

Exam Technique

Revision Resources How To Write AQA Psychology Essays for 16 Marker Questions How To Answer AQA Psychology Short Context Questions How to Answer ‘Design a Study’ Research Methods Questions Research Methods Exam Questions and Answers Research Methods Exam Questions and Answers (48 marks) Research Methods Exam Questions and Answers (24 marks) How to Revise for Psychology A-level

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