In this double lesson, learners are introduced to Mary Ainsworth and her collaboration with John Bowlby. We start off by looking at Ainsworth’s aim of her ‘strange situation’ experiment. We then go on to look at the steps or episodes involved in the experiment, before discussing findings and conclusion. Short exam style questions included, a role play task, evaluation task, MCQs, a video documentary, kahoot quiz and we finish with a box plenary Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you Ainsworth strange situation study

In this free lesson, learners are introduced to aggression, with emphasis on neural and hormonal mechanisms in aggression such as the limbic system, serotonin and testosterone. We look at each to gain a deeper understanding, with videos. True or false questions, evaluation task sheet, MCQs, pratice writing some paragraphs for an exam style question and a box plenary to end with Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you Neural and hormonal mechanisms in aggression

This free lesson introduces learners to the topic of attachment, with focus on caregiver-infant interactions. We start off by discussing what an attachment is, people we may have attachments with and behaviours shown between people with attachments. We then focus on reciprocity and interactional synchrony, relevant videos included, some MCQs to consolidate the key knowledge. An evaluation task and research task before we end with a box plenary. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you Caregiver infant interactions

In this free lesson, learners are introduced to the evolutionary explanations for partner preferences, including the relationship between sexual selection and human reproductive behaviour. We start by discussing what relationships are, what attracts individuals to others and traits that we might look for, we then look at sexual selection from an evolutionary perspective, intersexual and intrasexual selection, and reproductive strategies based on gender. Evaluation task and follow-up discussion, MCQs, video, true or false questions, 16 mark exam style question, peer assessment grid to reflect on WWW/EBI, PEEL paragraph practice and we finish with a box plenary. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you Evolutionary explanations for partner preferences

In this free lesson, learners are introduced to forensic psychology by focusing on top-down offender profiling. We start by discussing what crime is and whether a crime scene can help to identify the type of criminal that may have committed the offence. We them focus on the top-down approach to offender profiling, we look into organised vs disorganised offenders, followed by a discussion and video on the Ted Bundy case. Evaluation task and discussion, PEEL task, true or false questions, MCQs and we end with a box plenary. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you Offender profiling - The top down approach

This free lesson introduces learners to the different types of conformity and the explanations for conformity. We start with an engaging starter which demonstrates conformity in the classroom. We then look at what conformity actually is, with different examples relating to real life. We focus on the three types of conformity (compliance, identification and internalisation), before looking at the two explanations for conformity (normative social influence and informational social influence). A 4 mark exam style question with a model answer, true or false questions, discussions to consolidate knowledge and real life examples to contextualise. We end with a debate question and a box plenary. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

Note: this download is a free sample (not the full 255 questions and answers, which can be found in the shop) Introducing the ultimate AQA A-Level Psychology flashcards! This pack consists of 255 questions with answers which can be printed (double-sided) or used digitally. These flashcards are packed with vibrant colors, short and snappy questions based on the specification and captivating images that link with the text helping to create meaningful connections for better recall. All this makes for a powerful revision aid - for a fun and efficient way to reinforce key concepts/research and boost retention. Topics covered include: Social influence Memory Attachment Psychopathology Approaches in Psychology Biopsychology Research methods Issues and debates Friends and family can also join in on the learning fun by quizzing! Thank you

In this free double lesson, learners are introduced to the multi-store model of memory including the sensory register, short term memory and long term memory. We start with a memory test to introduce learners to the unit and generate a discussion on memory in general before looking at the multi-store model. We watch famous cases of HM and Clive Wearing to bring the topic to life as well as carrying out memory test experiments. Evaluation task and follow-up discussion, videos, 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 The multi-store model - Memory

In this free lesson, learners are introduced to the origins of Psychology including Wundt, introspection and the emergence of Psychology as a science. We start by discussing what Science is before leading into Wundt and introspection We then look go through a timeline to see how Psychology has changed and when different approaches emerged throughout the years. Evaluation task and follow-up discussion, video, MCQs, true or false questions, 8 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 Origins of Psychology - Approaches in Psychology

In this free lesson, learners are introduced to the first 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, 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 Definitions of abnormality - statistical infrequency and deviation from social norms

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 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 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 eyewitness testimony with a focus on anxiety. We start by looking at some crime scene images to hook into a discussion on the impact of anxiety on eyewitness testimony, we then look at a range of research including the weapon focus effect and Yerkes-Dodson law. Evaluation task and follow-up discussion, videos, MCQs, true or false questions, 16 mark exam style question with indicative points, peer-assessment grid so students can reflect on WWW/EBI and make relevant improvements, we finish with a box plenary. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you Eyewitness testimony - anxiety

Introducing the ultimate AQA A-Level Psychology flashcards! This pack for issues and debates consists of 20 questions with answers which can be printed (double-sided) or used digitally. These flashcards are packed with vibrant colors, short and snappy questions based on the specification and captivating images that link seamlessly with the text helping to create meaningful connections for better recall. All this makes for a powerful revision aid - for a fun and efficient way to reinforce key concepts/research and boost retention. Friends and family can also join in on the learning fun by quizzing! Thank you

This double lesson introduces learners to one of the most memorable studies in Psychology - The Stanford Prison Experiment. We start with a few thought provoking questions which leads us to discussing the Attica prison riots that led to Zimbardo’s research. A documentary on the experiment is included. We look at the experiment in detail with evaluation points. True or false questions to consolidate knowledge before we look at developing exam technique. A 4 mark exam style question for students to attempt, model answer provided to compare answers + essay writing practice (point, evidence, explain) on the Stanford Prison Experiment before finishing with a kahoot quiz, box plenary and bingo! Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

In this final double lesson of the social influence unit, we look at how social change occurs. We start by looking at the two causes of social change i.e minority influence and majority influence. We look at the 6 step process, followed by some videos of real life social changes like the Suffragettes and Civil rights movement to apply the 6 step process. A 6 mark exam style question with peer assessment grid so students can use the criteria to mark answers before responding with improvements. Students then complete an evaluation activity before going through the points. Some true or false questions before we have a break. In the second part of the lesson we start off with some MCQs before beginning a group task, students are given real life examples to focus on, to explain their social change and the process it went through. Students present back their findings before we have two kahoot quizzes with a lot of questions to recap the whole unit of social influence! Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

This lesson introduces learners to Schaffer and Emerson’s (1964) study on the stages of attachment. We start by going over the procedure and results of the study which led to the formation of the four stages of attachment. This is consolidated with a video and some MCQs before we evaluate the stages of attachment. Followed by some short exam style questions for further consolidation of the topic. A group roleplay task to demonstrate the four stages before ending with a bingo! Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you Schaffer & Emerson (1964) Stages of attachment