This lesson was created using the latest AQA A-Level Specification (published June 2019) although content and activities may be useful for other specifications.
Key content covered in this Lesson:
Key questions
Key assumptions of the Biological Approach
The Brain vs. The Mind
The Genetic Basis of Behaviour
Twin Studies
Video: What identical twins separated at birth teach us about genetics
Genotype and Phenotype
Genotype
Phenotype
Activity: Apply it - Phenylketonuria (PKU)
Evolutionary and Behaviour
Exam practice: Application Question
Evaluation worksheet
Evaluation points
Exam practice: Comparison Essay with Mark Scheme
Example Comparison Paragraph
Plenary: Discussion question
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A comprehensive revision guide covering all aspects of the Biological Psychology A Level unit, suitable for the Edexcel A Level Psychology 2015 specification.
Contemporary study included: Brendgen.
Revision guides are also available for Cognitive, Social, Learning, Clinical and Criminal units.
Former A Level student: “I am so grateful for the hours and hours that you put into making those revision guides, because they were the most helpful thing to use, and you should sell them because they are far better than any textbook I have bought!”
This is a PowerPoint for the AQA GCSE Psychology Psychological Problems topic. These lessons are designed for roughly 60 minutes. All lessons contain a starter and plenary. Other lessons for this topic are in my shop or available as a bundle.
Starters included use a Starter booklet (https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/aqa-gcse-psychology-psychological-problems-starter-booklet-12832961), this is available in the AQA GCSE Psychology Psychological Problems topic bundle, which includes all PowerPoints and all booklets.
I would recommend using this in conjunction with the AQA GCSE Psychology: Psychological Problems Workbook/Booklet in my shop (https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/aqa-gcse-psychology-psychological-problems-workbook-booklet-12832959).
2 powerpoints introducing and evaluating the Biological approach in Psychology A Level (AQA)
starter tasks
link to videos
information slides
gap fills, match ups, discussion tasks, Extension tasks, true or false for AFL
AO3 powerpoint to evaluate the approach
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Key content included:
Key Questions
The Genetic Basis of Schizophrenia
Family Studies
Gottesman’s Research (1991)
Candidate Genes (Ripke et al., 2014)
The Dopamine Hypothesis
Hyperdopaminergia in the Subcortex
Hypodopaminergia in the Subcortex
Summarising The Dopamine Hypothesis
Neural Correlates of Negative Symptoms
Neural Correlates of Positive Symptoms
Evaluation worksheet
Evaluation points
Exam Practice: Essay Question with Mark Scheme
Plenary: Consolidation Question
Biological Psychology Research Methods
Correlation & Brain Scanning
A Level and iAL Psychology with a focus on Pearson Edexcel
This is a lesson pack that covers the core methods in Biological Psychology of Brain Scanning Techniques and Correlational Research.
The resources can be delivered in the classroom, or there are also online recorded lessons to accompany this pack if you wish to set this as homework or independent learning or flipped learning activity.
This pack contains:
1 x PPT for teacher delivery
1 x Student workbook consisting of 28 pages (including some maths practice)
3 x Activity answer sheets
2 x Recorded lessons for flipped learning on YouTube
The recorded lessons can be found on ‘SocialScience911’ on you tube
This contains all 14 lessons in the Psychological Problems topic for AQA GCSE Psychology. It also contains a Homework booklet, a Starter booklet and the entire Development Workbooklet.
An introduction to mental health. How the incidence of significant mental health problems changes over time
Characteristics of mental health, eg positive engagement with society, effective coping with challenges.
Cultural variations in beliefs about mental health problems.
Increased challenges of modern living, eg isolation.
Increased recognition of the nature of mental health problems and lessening of social stigma.
Effects of significant mental health problems on individuals and society
Individual effects, eg damage to relationships, difficulties coping with day to day life, negative impact on physical wellbeing.
Social effects, eg need for more social care, increased crime rates, implications for the economy.
Characteristics of clinical depression. Differences between unipolar depression, bipolar depression and sadness.
The use of International Classification of Diseases in diagnosing unipolar depression: number and severity of symptoms including low mood, reduced energy levels, changes in sleep patterns and appetite levels, decrease in self-confidence.
Theories of depression. Interventions or therapies for depression
Biological explanation (influence of nature): imbalance of neurotransmitters, eg serotonin in the brain.
Psychological explanation (influence of nurture): negative schemas and attributions.
Use of antidepressant medications.
Cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT).
How these improve mental health, reductionist and holistic perspectives. Wiles’ study of the effectiveness of CBT.
Characteristics of addiction. The difference between addiction/dependence and substance misuse/abuse.
The use of International Classification of Diseases in diagnosing addiction (dependence syndrome), including a strong desire to use substance(s) despite harmful consequences, difficulty in controlling use, a higher priority given to the substance(s) than to other activities or obligations.
Theories of addiction. Interventions or therapies for addiction
Biological explanation (influence of nature): hereditary factors/genetic vulnerability. Kaij’s twin study of alcohol abuse.
Psychological explanation (influence of nurture): Peer influence.
Aversion therapy.
Self-management programmes, eg self-help groups, 12 step recovery programmes.
How these improve mental health, reductionist and holistic perspectives.
Comprehensive notes on the Biological approoach for CAIE Psychology 9990.
Covers the following:
Introduction
Main assumptions
Research Techniques
Factors affecting theories concerning this approach
Strengths and Weaknesses of the approach
For each of the three studies: Psychology being investigated, background, method and procedure sample and sampling techniques, evaluation, ethics and application to daily life
- Dement and Kleitman
- Hasset et al.
- Hözel et al.
Practice questions at the end of each study
In this lesson, learners are introduced to the first biological explanation of offending - a historical approach looking at Lombroso’s atavistic form.
We start by looking at some images to judge whether we can identify criminals from appearance only. We then look into Lombroso’s theory, research and findings from his examination of skulls. Video, true or false, MCQs, evaluation task and discussion, PEEL paragraph practice, exam style question with indicative points, kahoot quiz and we finish with a box plenary.
Colourful, concise and engaging slides!
Thank you
Biological explanation - an historical approach (atavistic features)
Full unit of schizophrenia lessons following the AQA specification.
Various activities and resources included.
Created by HoD and Curriculum Director.
Includes:
What is Schizophrenia
Diagnosis reliability & validity
Biological explanations (Genetic)
Biological explanations (Dopamine hypothesis)
Biological explanations (Neural)
Psychological explanations (Family dysfunction)
Psychological explanations (Cognitive dysfunction)
Biological treatment (Drug Therapy)
Psychological therapy (CBTp)
Psychological therapy (Family therapy)
Managing schizophrenia - token economy
Interactionist approach
BONUS FILE - revision resources for schizophrenia and essay writing guidance.
This bundle was created using the latest AQA A-Level Specification (published June 2019) although content and activities may be useful for other specifications.
This bundle includes 8 complete lessons (.ppt) with activities:
Origins of Psychology
The Behaviourist Approach
Social Learning Theory
The Cognitive Approach
The Biological Approach
The Psychodynamic Approach
The Humanistic Approach
Comparison of Approaches
Please see individual lessons for further details of included content.
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Single PDF file which contains all the necessary theories and studies needed for Biological Psychology (Edexcel). Research methods are included. Each theory and studies are accompanied with relevant and detailed AO1 + AO3
Theories include:
Psychodynamic Theory (Freud)
The Role of Evolution and Natural Selection to explain human behaviour, including aggression
The Role of Hormones in Explaining Aggression
Brain functioning as an explanation for aggression
The Brain as an explanation for aggression
Effect of recreational drugs on synaptic transmission
Synaptic Transmission
Scanning Techniques
Studies include:
Brendgen (TWIN STUDY)
Heston (ADOPTION STUDY)
Raine et al.
Other studies are also mentioned for AO3
Biological AS Psychology
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Biological AS Psychology Unit Bundle:
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Biological AS Psychology. These resources have been meticulously crafted, offering a differentiated and engaging approach that enables efficient progression through content.
Built to the highest standards and grounded in current research, the unit incorporates dual coding and retrieval practices at its core. A consistent color scheme is also utilized to enhance both your delivery and students’ comprehension.
Biological AS Psychology:
The Biological Approach Introduction
Canli et al 2000 CIE
Dement Kleitman Sleep Dreams CIE
Schachter Singer CIE
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Biological AS Psychology
This bundle was created using the latest AQA A-Level Specification (published June 2019) although content and activities may be useful for other specifications.
This bundle includes a complete lesson and activities for the A-Level Psychopathology Topic.
The 10 lessons included in this bundle are:
Definitions of Abnormality
Characteristics of Phobias
The Behavioural Approach to Explaining Phobias
The Behavioural Approach to Treating Phobias
Characteristics of Depression
The Cognitive Approach to Explaining Depression
The Cognitive Approach to Treating Depression
Characteristics of OCD
The Biological Approach to Explaining OCD
The Biological Approach to Treating OCD
Please see individual lessons for further details of the content included.
This idea and the accompanying resources are designed to engage young people in discussion about the brain, how it controls behaviour and whether we are always fully responsible for our actions, using podcasts as a stimulus
This is a whole-class activity involving group work, self-directed learning and practical applications.
AS level psychology - Approaches AQA spec
Introduction and biological approach. Please let me know what you think!
Ive converted the smart board file to powerpoint, but it doesn't look at good. Hope this is useful for those without notebook software!
This is a brief and general introduction to the biological approach to psychology. It is intended to be used when teaching the Cambridge AS Psychology syllabus, but has the potential for wider usage.
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