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 Freud’s Psychodynamic Approach Key Assumptions of The Psychodynamic Approach The Role of The Unconscious The Preconscious Mind The Structure of Personality: Tripartide Structure Defence Mechanisms Activity: Concepts - Defence Mechanisms Video: Defence Mechansims The Psychosexual Stages Exam questions with Mark Scheme: Short answer question Evaluation worksheet Evaluation points Exam Practice with Mark Scheme: Evaluation question Plenary: Discussion Question To request lessons, provide feedback or if you have had any issues opening any resources of my resources, please feel free to contact jb_resources@outlook.com. Reviews and feedback are always welcome.

A really interactive session on Eye Witness Testimony with lots of activities and videos throughout the session. Includes having the students become “real” eye witnesses as well. Designed for year 10/year 11 students as a taster for A level Psychology - could really be used with any exam board but was made with AQA in mind. All instructions are in the notes sections of the ppt slides. Adaptable in length - can last anywhere from 30 mins - 60 mins really depending on how many of the activities are done in the session.

Included are 8 revision mats, one for every topic of the AQA GCSE Psychology specification: Memory, Development, Perception, Research Methods, Social Influence, Language, Thought & Communication, Brain & Neuropsychology and Psychological Problems. These can be printed on A3 paper and given to students to complete for revision.

Updated for AQA 2025 Spec – Teaching from SEPTEMBER 2025 onwards This resource is designed for teaching Characteristics of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) under the AQA A-Level Psychology (2025 Specification). It has been fully updated to meet the revised requirements, which expect students to describe and apply the behavioural, emotional, and cognitive characteristics of OCD, and to recognise how these features are classified using DSM-5 diagnostic criteria. If you’re looking for the 2019 specification version of this topic, please visit my shop. This fully editable lesson introduces students to the clinical characteristics of OCD, supporting the development of strong AO1 and AO2 skills through clear explanations, applied examples, and diagnostic-based activities. The resource also includes engaging tasks, Think, Pair, Share discussions, and a reflection on how OCD affects the whole person. What’s Included: • Fully Editable Lesson Slides – Covers all characteristics in detail (behavioural, emotional, cognitive) with concise explanations, DSM-5 references, and accessible examples. Includes retrieval questions, Think, Pair, Share tasks, a video clip, and a model AO2 exam-style task based on a clinical case. • Think, Pair, Share Activities – Interactive prompts throughout the lesson encourage students to explore the complexity of OCD, including why compulsions are difficult to stop and how intrusive thoughts impact functioning. • Application Task (AO2 Focus) – Students apply their knowledge to a realistic case study (Marcus), identifying and explaining behavioural, emotional, and cognitive characteristics of OCD. • Summary Worksheet – Printable or digital worksheet allowing students to consolidate the three characteristic categories (behavioural, emotional, cognitive) using definitions and examples from the lesson. • Exam Practice Questions – A set of exam-style questions assessing understanding of OCD characteristics, including multiple-choice and short-answer formats. • Plenary & Reflection Discussion – Encourages students to reflect on why OCD is often misunderstood or trivialised and consider the real impact of the disorder. How This Resource Reflects the 2025 Specification Changes: • Fully aligned with AQA 2025 content under Clinical Psychology and Mental Health • Covers updated sub-topic: The Characteristics of OCD • Supports AO1 and AO2 skills through structured description and application opportunities • Incorporates DSM-5 diagnostic criteria as required in the 2025 specification • Encourages awareness of misconceptions and promotes accurate, respectful language around mental health • Provides ready-to-teach content for classroom delivery, independent study, revision, or cover lessons

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 To request lessons, provide feedback or if you have had any issues opening any resources of my resources, please feel free to contact jb_resources@outlook.com. Reviews and feedback are always welcome.

Updated for AQA 2025 Spec – Teaching from SEPTEMBER 2025 onwards This resource is designed for teaching The Four Definitions in the Field of Mental Health under the AQA A-Level Psychology (2025 Specification). It has been fully updated to meet the revised requirements, which expect students to describe, apply, and evaluate the four definitions used in clinical psychology: deviation from ideal mental health, deviation from social norms, failure to function adequately and statistical infrequency . If you’re looking for the 2019 specification version of this topic, please visit my shop. This fully editable lesson introduces students to key ways abnormality is defined in clinical practice. Students are supported in developing strong AO1, AO2 and AO3 skills through real-world case studies, guided discussion, applied tasks, and structured evaluation activities. What’s Included: Fully Editable Lesson Slides – Covers all four definitions in detail, with clear explanations, clinical examples (e.g. OCD, phobias, antisocial personality disorder, hoarding disorder), and applied case studies. Includes retrieval activities, consolidation tasks, and AO3 evaluation points aligned with 2025 expectations. Think, Pair, Share Activities – Interactive prompts help students explore key concepts, such as whether Jahoda’s ideal mental health criteria are realistic, how cultural norms vary, and why abnormality can be difficult to define. Case Study Application Tasks – Students apply each definition to real-life scenarios involving anxiety disorders, psychosis, obsessive-compulsive behaviours and intellectual disability, encouraging deeper AO2 thinking. Evaluation Worksheets – Printable tasks where students identify strengths and limitations of each definition, practise AO3 skills, and prepare for exam-style evaluation questions. Exam Practice Question – Application-based 6-mark question on hoarding disorder, written in AQA 2025 stem format. Includes a model Level 3/4 answer with clear reference to statistical infrequency, deviation from social norms, and failure to function adequately. Plenary Review Task – Students revisit the case studies to consolidate understanding of which definitions apply in different scenarios. How This Resource Reflects the 2025 Specification Changes: Fully aligned with AQA 2025 content under Clinical Psychology and Mental Health Covers the updated sub-topic Definitions in the Field of Mental Health Supports AO1, AO2 and AO3 skills development with structured application and evaluation Includes up-to-date research examples, cultural considerations, and ethical issues Provides ready-to-teach content for classroom delivery, cover lessons, independent study, or revision

To request lessons, provide feedback or if you have had any issues opening any resources of my resources, please feel free to contact me on jb_resources@outlook.com (responses are usually very prompt). Key content covered in this Lesson: Links to Public Journal Articles Key Questions Psychological Reports Anatomy of a Psychological Report Abstract Example Abstract Introduction Method Results Discussion Referencing Referencing Examples Activity: Anatomy of a Psychological Report Exam Practice Questions with Mark Scheme: Reporting Psychological Investigations Plenary: Consolidation Question

Befitting the new AQA spec , this is an information-worksheet booklet for Approaches in Psychology- paper 2. Appropriate for AS level exams in May 2016.