In this lesson, learners are introduced to the working memory model and its components - central executive, visuo-spatial sketchpad, episodic buffer, phonological loop. We start by discussing the concept of ‘working memory’ and looking at the components of the WMM in detail. Questions to apply knowledge on how the model works. Evaluation task and follow-up discussion, video, MCQs, true or false questions, 2 exam style questions and we finish with 2 kahoot quizzes and a box plenary. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you The working memory model - central executive, visuo-spatial sketchpad, episodic buffer, phonological loop

In this lesson, learners are introduced to explanations for forgetting with a focus on the interference theory. We start by discussing the concept of forgetting and how it might occur before looking into retroactive and proactive interference as explanations for forgetting We look at the effect on similarity on memory interference as well as some consolidation questions. Evaluation task and follow-up discussion, video, MCQs, true or false questions, PEEL paragraph practice and we finish with a kahoot quiz and a box plenary. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you Explanations for forgetting - interference

In this lesson, learners are introduced to the three types of long-term memory: episodic, semantic and procedural memory. We start by discussing the different types of long-term memory with examples and a sorting activity to consolidate this. Application task, evaluation task and follow-up discussion, video, MCQs, true or false questions, 6 mark A02 exam style question, PEEL paragraph practice and we finish with 2 kahoot quizzes and a box plenary. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you Types of long term memory - episodic, semantic, procedural

In this lesson, learners develop their understanding on memory with a focus on coding, capacity and duration of memory. We start by discussing the difference between capacity and duration in a memory context, we then look at research into coding, capacity and duration with their respective evaluations. Two further memory experiments to engage learners. Evaluation task and follow-up discussion, video, MCQs, true or false questions, 16 mark exam style question with indicative points, self assessment grid so students can reflect on WWW/EBI and make improvements and we finish with a box plenary. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you Coding, capacity, duration of memory - Memory

In this lesson, learners develop their understanding further on depression, with an emphasis on the treatment for depression through cognitive approaches such as CBT. We start with a discussion on how depression might be treated without the use of drugs, we then look at Beck’s cognitive therapy (CBT) and Ellis’ rational emotive behaviour therapy (REBT). Application task, video, MCQs, true or false questions, 16 mark exam style question and self assessment grid for students to reflect and make improvements on, debate question and we finish with a box plenary. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you Cognitive approach - Treating depression

In this lesson, learners develop their understanding further on ocd, with an emphasis on the treatment for ocd through biological approaches such as the use of SSRIs and SNRIs. We start with a discussion on how OCD sufferers can be helped. We then look at SSRIs and their role in altering serotonin levels in the brain, we also look at combining SSRIs with CBT and alternatives to SSRIs. Application task, video, MCQs, true or false questions, exam style question with answer, box plenary and we finish with two kahoot quizzes to wrap up the unit of psychopathology! Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you Biological approach - Treating OCD

In this lesson, learners develop their understanding on obsessive compulsive disorder, with an emphasis on the biological approach in explaining OCD. We start by looking at the genetic susceptibility to OCD and candidate genes which may be involved, we then look at neural explanations such as the role of serotonin. Application task, videos, MCQs, true or false questions, A01 and A03 exam style question with indicative content and self assessment grid so students can reflect on WWW/EBI in order to make improvements, and we finish with a box plenary. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you Biological approach - Explaining OCD

In this lesson, learners develop their understanding on depression, with an emphasis on the cognitive approach in explaining depression. We start with a discussion on how depression could be explained in 3 stages or steps, this leads to the discussion on Beck’s negative triad and Ellis’ ABC model. Application task, videos, MCQs, true or false questions, PEEL paragraph practice and we finish with a box plenary. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you Cognitive approach - Explaining depression

In this lesson, learners develop their understanding further on phobias, with an emphasis on the treatment for phobias. We start with a discussion on how we might overcome phobias, we then look at the two main treatments - systematic desensitisation and flooding. Application task, videos, MCQs, true or false questions, 3 mark exam style question and we finish with a box plenary. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you Behavioural approach - Treating phobias

In this lesson, learners are introduced to OCD and the behavioural, emotional and cognitive characteristics of it. We start with a discussion on the things we might be slight obsessive or particular about, we then look at an example of what it might be like to be in the mind of OCD sufferers before going through the categories and cycle of OCD. We then focus on the behavioural, emotional and cognitive characteristics of obsessive compulsive disorder. Application task, videos, MCQs, true or false questions, 2 x 4 mark exam style question with mark scheme, kahoot quiz and we finish with a box plenary. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you Obsessive-compulsive disorder - OCD

In this lesson, learners develop their understanding on phobias, with an emphasis on the behavioural approach in explaining phobias. We start with a discussion on where phobias come from then go on to explaining how they might be formed through classical and operant conditioning (the two process model) We look at the ‘little albert’ experiment to get a deeper insight into the concept. Application task, video, MCQs, true or false questions, 4 mark exam style question and 16 mark A02 exam style question with mark scheme, debate question and we finish with a box plenary. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you Behavioural approach - Explaining phobias

In this lesson, learners are introduced to depression and the behavioural, emotional and cognitive characteristics of it. We start with a discussion on the difference between sadness and depression, we look at the definition and categories of depression that exist. We then focus on the characteristics of depression. Application task, videos, MCQs, true or false questions, 4 mark exam style question with mark scheme, PEEL paragraph practice, kahoot quiz and we finish with a box plenary. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you Depression

In this lesson, learners are introduced to the last two definitions of abnormality. We start with a discussion on what ‘normal’ is, we look at examples of people that might be considered abnormal or unusual and relate this to the definitions of abnormality in psychology. Application task, evaluation task and follow-up discussion, video, MCQs, true or false questions, 6 mark A02 exam style question with indicative points, PEEL paragraph practice, debate question and we finish with a box plenary. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you Definitions of abnormality - failure to function adequately and deviation from ideal mental health

In this lesson, learners are introduced to Rusbult’s investment model. We start with a discussion on what investment means before introducing the concept of Rusbult’s investment model. We look at the 3 factors involved in the model as well as additional factors that are important in aiding commitment in relationships. An application task and exam style A02 question with model answer. Evaluation task and follow-up discussion, MCQs, true or false questions, PEEL paragraph practice, kahoot quiz and we finish with a box plenary. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you Theories of romantic relationships: Rusbult’s investment model

In this lesson, learners are introduced to virtual relationships in social media. We start with a discussion on online dating apps and social media as opposed to traditional face to face meetings, we then look at the benefits and risks of online dating before looking at an experiment, we then look at the effect of the absence of gating from online relationships. Application task, evaluation task and follow-up discussion, video, MCQs, true or false questions, short A02 exam style question, PEEL paragraph practice and we finish with a box plenary. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you Virtual relationships in social media

In this lesson, learners are introduced to phobias and their behavioural, emotional and cognitive characteristics. We start with a discussion on what phobias are, what types students are aware of before looking at the characteristics of phobias. Application task, videos, MCQs, true or false questions, 4 mark exam style question with answer, PEEL paragraph practice, kahoot quiz and we finish with a box plenary. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you Phobias

In this lesson, learners develop their understanding on factors affecting attraction in romantic relationships, with a focus on Kerckhoff and Davis’ Filter theory. We start with a discussion on how we ourselves might filter out people for our relationships which leads into the filter theory. We look at the three stages (social demography, similarity in attitudes and complementarity) before applying the filter theory to scenarios. Evaluation task and follow-up discussion, MCQs, videos, true or false questions, PEEL paragraph practice, 2 kahoot quizzes and we finish with a box plenary. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you Factors affecting attraction: filter theory

In this lesson, learners are introduced to the equity theory. We start with a discussion on what fairness is in a relationship, emphasizing equity rather than equality, we then look at how being over-benefited or under-benefited in a relationship can cause dissatisfaction, how couples may cope with it, before applying it to a scenario. Evaluation task and follow-up discussion, MCQs, video, true or false questions, 2x PEEL paragraph practice, debate question, kahoot quiz and we finish with a box plenary. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you Equity theory

In this lesson, learners are introduced to the first set of factors affecting attraction which is self-disclosure. We start by discussing what we might reveal on a first date to introduce the concept of self-disclosure, we then look at the social penetration theory and its likeness to an onion, importance of reciprocal self-disclosure in building trust and more. Evaluation task and follow-up discussion, MCQs, videos, true or false questions, 2x PEEL paragraph practice, debate task and we finish with a box plenary. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you Factors affecting attraction: self-disclosure

In this lesson, learners develop their understanding on factors affecting attraction in romantic relationships, with a focus on physical attractiveness. We start by discussing what features might be considered physically attractive, followed by a matching up couples task which leads to a discussion on the matching hypothesis and halo effect. Evaluation task and follow-up discussion, MCQs, videos, true or false questions, 2x PEEL paragraph practice, debate task and we finish with a box plenary. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you Factors affecting attraction: physical attractiveness