Relationships: AQA A-Level Psychology A* Revision Notes

AQA A-Level Psychology Relationships Revision Notes

These notes helped me achieve an A* during my own A-Levels and have since been refined through years of tutoring experience to support today’s students. They provide clear, comprehensive coverage of Relationships and are ideal for revision, essay planning, and boosting exam confidence.

Relationships Key Specification Points Included:

1. Evolutionary Explanations for Partner Preferences

2. Self-Disclosure

3. Physical Attractiveness

4. Filter Theory

5. Social Exchange Theory

6. Equity Theory

7. Rusbult’s Investment Model

8. Duck’s Phase Model of Relationship Breakdown

9. Virtual Relationships in Social Media

10. Parasocial Relationships

AO1 content is presented clearly, while AO3 evaluation is structured using PEEL paragraphs, making it especially useful for planning and writing 16-mark essays. Students frequently describe these resources as invaluable, and I have seen how they consistently help improve grades and exam performance.

Important: These notes cover the 2026 exam specification, and much of the content remains relevant for 2027+ exams, although some topics have been removed in the updated specification. Students should check their current specification to ensure full coverage.

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