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.

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 How to Compare Approaches Activity: Comparison Summary Table Comparing the Biological Approach to the Behaviorist Approach Model Comparison Paragraph Exam practice: Comparison Essays Comparing the Cognitive Approach to the Psychodynamic Approach Structuring Comparison Essays Exam practice with Mark Scheme: Comparison Essay Mark scheme Model Comparison Paragraph Plenary: Consolidation 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.

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 Atavistic Form: A Historic Approach to Offending Lombroso’s Research Atavistic Characteristics Activity: Serial Killers and The Atavistic Form Video: Eugenics - The movement that inspired the holocaust Evaluation worksheet Evaluation points Exam practice with Mark Scheme: Evaluation Question Model Answer 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.

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.

Updated for AQA 2025 Spec – Teaching from SEPTEMBER 2025 onwards This resource is designed for teaching Characteristics of Depression 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 depression, 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 depression, supporting the development of strong AO1 and AO2 skills through clear explanations, applied examples, and diagnostic-based activities. The resource also includes engaging videos, Think, Pair, Share discussions, and a reflection on how depression 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, two short video clips, and a model AO2 exam-style question with a 3-mark model answer. Think, Pair, Share Activities – Interactive prompts throughout the lesson encourage students to explore the complexity of depression, such as why small setbacks feel overwhelming and how depression affects thoughts, emotions, and behaviour. Application Task (AO2 Focus) – Students apply the DSM-5 criteria to identify depressive symptoms in an applied case example, developing their ability to recognise and explain clinical features. Summary Worksheet – Printable or digital worksheet allowing students to summarise the three symptom categories (behavioural, emotional, cognitive) using definitions and examples from the lesson. Exam Practice Questions – A set of short-answer exam-style questions assessing understanding of the characteristics of depression and application to a clinical scenario, with space for self or peer marking. Plenary & Reflection Discussion – Encourages students to consider why two people with depression may have different experiences or diagnoses, linking to cultural and individual differences. 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 Depression Supports AO1 and AO2 skills with description and application opportunities Incorporates DSM-5 diagnostic criteria as required in the 2025 specification Encourages awareness of individual and cultural variation in mental health Provides ready-to-teach content for classroom delivery, independent study, revision, or cover lessons

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.

All resources were used for a 2hr GCSE taster session. Taster 1: Students are introduced to psychology through the discussion of gifs to form a definition. Students are introduced to the course and complete a diamond 9 activity designed to get students discussing their justification for their thought processes. Taster 2: students focus on how psychologists investigate topics using different theories. students investigate the research question “What causes evil behaviour?” After discussing how ‘evil’ could be operationalised (e.g. aggression, selfish acts that lead to harm, lack of empathy), students complete a rotation task in which they are introduced to a number of theories (including milgram, conditioning, social learning, and brain scanning). The off specification topics can be used to enthuse students regarding the new subject.

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 The Cognitive Approach Key Assumptions Theoretical Models Computer Models Video: Are brains like computers? The Role of Schema Example of a schema for a chair The Emergence of Cognitive Neuroscience Exam practice with Mark Scheme: Short answer questions Evaluation worksheet Evaluation points Exam practice with Mark Scheme: Evaluation question Plenary: Consolidation 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.

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 Background information Observational learning Modelling and Identification The Role of Mediational Processes Vicarious Reinforcement Video: Bobo Doll Experiment 1 Bandura’s findings Activity: Application scenario Exam practice with Mark Scheme: Short answer question Evaluation worksheet Evaluation points Plenary: Consolidation 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

A full scheme of work on Clinical Psychology & Mental Health, updated with changed from 2025 specification. This resource contains 10 double-lessons with AO1 content and slides to facilitate students’ individual completion of AO3 evaluation and AO2 activities.

Psychology classroom display on the topic of careers for Psychology students. Display posters show potential careers and pathway for Psychology students. The posters can be displayed with the smaller snippets of information around them (see image) and would look great laminated. The resource comes as a PDF due to the use of purchased fonts and will print up to and including A3 size. The resource may be able to be printed in larger sizes without losing print quality - please email me (see below) if you have any issues. These business careers posters have been developed using information found on the National Careers Service website. All images have an appropriate license. Benefits: Designed by a highly experienced outstanding teacher and former head of careers - the work has been done, so put your feet up! Stimulating visual design that should appeal to all learners and help support SEN/ EAL learners Promote careers to your students that build on the skills and knowledge learnt in class Get me as part of a bundle and save money and even more time: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/psychology-display-bundle-3x-poster-collections-12902450 Please check out our other resources – new resources are being added all the time. Making resources is my passion and I would be so grateful if you could leave a review so that I can keep making them. As a thanks, if you leave a review, you can have a free resource of your choice up to the same value as the resource you purchased. Just email stresslessresources@gmail.com with your user name, the resource you reviewed and the resource you would like for free and I will share it with you.

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.