The lesson starts with a review of basic research methods such as ethical guidelines, hypothesis, types of experiments, research design using 'numbered heads together'. (instructions in slide 'notes') An interactive powerpoint presentation to outline each of the 5 sampling methods required by AQA (Random, Opportunity, Volunteer, Stratified and Systematic). This is followed by an application task (worksheet provided) and an evaluation matching task (worksheet provided) both with accompanying answer

This lesson should take place after learning all four definitions (failure to function adequately, deviation from ideal mental health, statistical infrequency and deviation from social norms). It is designed to help students consolidate/review their knowledge of all four definitions. The lesson begins with a matching task with requires students to identify whether the evaluation points are strengths or weaknesses and more importantly which definition of abnormality they relate to. The students are required to complete an application task which requires them to read scenarios and identify which definition of abnormality would deem the behaviour abnormal and why. There are then two application style exam questions with answers (for self-assessment). Finally students one of two activities to review all definitions. ‘Numbered heads together’: (groups of 4 and ask them to number themselves 1-4. Put one of the questions on the powerpoint up and give students 1 minute to dicuss. Finally, select a number at random and one person in each group must offer some feedback. Quiz Quiz Trade: These are pre-prepared flashcards (see attached) with a question and answer. The aim is to have students work in pairs/groups to ask questions and answer questions. When they are the ‘question master’ their role is to check the respondents answer and to prompt for more information when needed.

This is a fully resourced revision lesson to help students outline and evaluate experimental design and sampling techniques. This is predominately a student led lesson with a range of activities such as think-pair-share, matching task, exam questions, and quiz quiz trade.

A student-centered lesson provided for revision of ‘working memory model’ Question and Answers ’ Loop’: This helps students to review the key aspects of the WMM (AO1).The answers provided (on page 2 of the document) were printed, cut stuck up around the room. Students were then given the questions and had to find the relevant answers. There is answer sheet provided. Revision Map: This helps students to review key aspects of WMM (AO1/AO3) requiring students to answer a series of short-answer questions to review the model. There are some suggested answers written in brief. They could then be asked to write an essay (or create an essay plan) for a 16 mark question “Dicuss research into Working Memory Model” Quiz Quiz Trade (Flashcards): These are flashcards provided for students to help students test each other on key aspects of the theory Cloze Activity: A ‘model’ essay which has key terms missing to help students to engage with specialist vocabulary within WMM and help consolidate their understanding.

There are student-centered lesson to help revise theories of forgetting (interference theory & retrieval failure. Matching Task: A list of statements which outlined (APFC) each of the 4 studies (McGeoch & McDonald, Schmidt et al, Godden & Baddeley, Carter and Cassaday) that students had to identify. Revision Map- A set of short answer questions which helps students to review/consolidate key aspects of ‘theories of forgetting’ through a series of short answer exam questions. Following this activity they could then complete a 16 mark exam question “Discuss theories of Forgetting with reference to the scenario” Quiz Quiz Trade (Flashcards) which review theories of forgetting (AO1/AO3) which students use to test each other on the key aspects of the theories.

Two 1 hour lessons. The first outlines & evaluates the Sapir Whorf Hypothesis. This includes:- knowledge retrieval starter Video to introduce the theory teacher led notes/discussion application task discussion & independent written task for AO3 The second lesson outlines our view of the world i.e. recognition of colour & recall of events. This includes:- practical activities to demonstrate research into this area link back to Sapir Whorf (i.e. how this research can be used to evaluate Sapir Whorf) 9 mark exam question on Sapir Whorf

A revision resource/lesson for students to complete at the end of Social Influence. Some suggested answers are provided

A 2 hour lesson to define conformity and outline and evaluate Asch’s study

A lesson to outline and evaluate Authoritarian Personality

A two hour lesson to outline and evaluate agency theory followed by an outline of social factors of obedience (authority, culture & proximity

An outline of social and dispositional factors affecting conformity.

A lesson to outline social and dispositional factors of bystander behaviour

A lesson to outline interference theory including a practical to demonstrate the theory.

A two part lesson How expectation affects perception & outline of Bruner and Minturn Evaluation of Bruner and Minturn

An overview of ‘early brain development’ including parts of the brain i.e. cortex, thalamus, cerebellum, brain stem and an introduction to the influence of nature and nurture on brain development

A powerpoint and resources to help students outline and evaluate the influence of anxiety on EWT. This includes a range of activities including creating a comic strip to summarise the 2 key studies (Yuille and Cutshall and Johnson and Scott), research methods questions linked to key studies, comparison task, evaluation prompts, 'spot the mistakes' model essay and a mini-quiz as a plenary.

Resources for 2+ lessons which outlines STM and LTM memory (capacity, coding, duration) as well as research into these. The first lesson includes a powerpoint ('coding and capacity') and handouts ('jacobs and baddeley' and 'evaluation grid P,E,E'). The second lesson includes a powerpoint 'duration of STM and LTM' and handout 'research duration of STM and LTM' The powerpoints have a number of activities embedded. The lessons are excellent for student engagement with both of them requiring students to be active participants in experiments to replicate many of these studies.

A lesson which outlines and evaluate types of Long-Term Memory (semantic, episodic and procedural). There are a range of suggested activities including some independent work summarising the types of LTM, a comparison task, and an evaluation task where students are given the 'evidence' but need to consider what the point and explanation might be. Finally there is an application style exam question.

2 one-hour lessons which covers the description of both types and explanations of conformity, as well as activities to help consolidate and apply their knowledge. The second powerpoint and activity helps students to evaluate NSI/ISI using studies such as Jenness, Asch etc.

Students will be able to outline and evaluate the theory of sexual selection. This includes 2 powerpoints (one which outlines the theory and the other that evaluates the theory). There are a number of activities embedded. The final activity requires students to have access to page 119 of the green hair girl book (research methods application questions)