AQA A-Level Psychology – Attachment (Complete PowerPoint)

AQA A-Level Psychology – Attachment (Complete PowerPoint)

This comprehensive Attachment PowerPoint is designed specifically for the AQA A-Level Psychology specification and provides full coverage of the Attachment topic, making it ideal for classroom teaching, independent revision, or tutoring.
The resource is clear, structured, and exam-focused, with content broken down into manageable slides that support AO1 knowledge, AO3 evaluation, and exam technique.

Topics covered include:
✔ What is attachment and why it is important
✔ Animal studies – Lorenz and Harlow
✔ Learning theory of attachment and evaluation
✔ Bowlby’s monotropic theory (monotropy, social releasers, internal working model, critical/sensitive period)
✔ Ainsworth’s Strange Situation and types of attachment (A, B, C + Type D)
✔ Cultural variations in attachment (van IJzendoorn & Kroonenberg, Simonelli et al., Jin et al.)
✔ Maternal deprivation theory and Bowlby’s 44 thieves
✔ Institutionalisation – Romanian orphans (ERA study)
✔ Influence of early attachment on later relationships
✔ Detailed evaluation points, strengths, limitations, and debates
✔ Clear links to exam questions and assessment objectives

Why this resource works
Fully aligned with the AQA specification
Written in student-friendly language
Strong focus on evaluation and application
Ideal for lessons, revision, or catch-up
Suitable for teachers, tutors, and independent learners

Perfect for:
A-Level Psychology teachers, tutors, sixth-form students, and anyone studying or revising the Attachment topic.

Created by: Renwick Psychology Academy
High-quality psychology resources designed to support understanding and exam success.