This word document contains the question, mark scheme and a model essay for the Hovland-Yale Model.

This is the 7th in a set of unofficial exam papers for the Research Methods Section of the Psychology A level exam. The stimulus provides information about an experiment that tests whether there is a difference between men and women in seeking sex earlier in a relationship. This paper tests: Identification of sampling techniques Identification of an operationalized dependent variable Hypothesis writing Identification of a research method A limitation of self-report as a research method Testing Validity Outlining validity Identification of an invalid measure Writing a debrief Calculation of degrees of freedom Displaying the results of a table in a graph Testing for significance using a critical values table Type 2 error The purpose of replication in relation to the study Design a study (12 marks) (An experiment including the procedure, design, variables, control measures, assessment of reliability of data, descriptive and inferential stats) I use narrow margins, so if the formatting is ‘out’ then try changing the margins to narrow. Please do get in touch on this website or via twitter @blonde_pretzel or YouTube: Successful Psychology, if you have any questions or concerns about the resource. Thanks for looking at my resource.

This is the 8th in a set of unofficial exam papers for the Research Methods Section of the Psychology A level exam. The stimulus provides information about an experiment that tests whether there is a difference between men and women in how verbally aggressive they are. This paper tests: Experimental method Identification of sampling techniques Limitation of sampling techniques Calculation of attrition Significant figures Identification of the operationalized dependent variable Assessing validity External validity Identification of an extraneous variables Control of extraneous variables Assessment of reliability of data Median Calculation of % increase Interpreting a table of descriptive stats Identification and justification of an inferential stats test Testing for significance using a critical values table Checking to see if you have made a Type 2 error Writing a debrief I use narrow margins, so if the formatting is ‘out’ then try changing the margins to narrow. Please do get in touch on this website or via twitter @blonde_pretzel or YouTube: Successful Psychology, if you have any questions or concerns about the resource. Thanks for looking at my resource.

This is the 4th in a set of unofficial exam papers for the Research Methods section of the Psychology A level exam. The stimulus provides information about testing the relationship between anxiety and accuracy of eye-witness testimony. This paper tests: Identification of sampling technique Strengths and limitations of a sampling technique Hypothesis Writing (Correlation) Assessing the reliability of questionnaires Writing an Informed Consent Form Display of a table of data into a suitable graph Interpretation of a Scattergraph/table of data Identification and justification of a probability level Testing for Significance using critical values tables Type 1 error Writing a reference The purpose and content of an abstract Design a study (12 marks) (An experiment including experimental design, variables, control measures, procedures, specialist materials, descriptive and inferential stats) I use narrow margins, so if the formatting is ‘out’ then try changing the margins to narrow. Please do get in touch on this website or via twitter @blonde_pretzel or YouTube: Successful Psychology, if you have any questions or concerns about the resource. Thanks for looking at my resource.

This is the 5th in a set of unofficial exam papers for the Research Methods Section of the Psychology A level exam. The stimulus provides information about an observational study in a prison to compare aggressive acts by prisoners in either a Government run or privately run prison. This paper tests: Type of observation Hypothesis Direction Writing a Null Hypothesis Operationalising behavioural categories Addressing lack of informed consent Identification and justification of sampling techniques Assessing reliability of data Calculation of percentage increase Identification and justification of a suitable inferential stats test Testing for significance using a critical values table The purpose of content analysis Explanation of how to carry out a content analysis Design a study (12 marks) (A correlation study including information on research method, variables, hypothesis writing, procedure, assessment of reliability of data, descriptive and inferential stats) I use narrow margins, so if the formatting is ‘out’ then try changing the margins to narrow. Please do get in touch on this website or via twitter @blonde_pretzel or YouTube: Successful Psychology, if you have any questions or concerns about the resource. Thanks for looking at my resource.

I have made a set of unofficial exam papers for the Research Methods section of the exam. This is the 1st set. I have made a video to accompany this exam paper showing students how to ‘decode’ the stimulus. The stimulus for this paper is an experiment testing the difference in mood between teachers who play on dance mats for 30 minutes a day for 2 weeks and those that don’t. The exam paper tests: Sampling Limitation of a volunteer sample Hypothesis Direction Hypothesis Writing Pilot Study Control of Extraneous Variables Interpretation of descriptive statistics Justification of a Mann Whitney test Testing for Significance using Critical Values Tables Peer Review Limitation of Peer Review Type 1 Error Aims of a Debrief Design a study (12 marks) Please note that the design a study for this first set is designed to be very much like the stimulus. In the other unofficial exam papers I have written, the design a study sections are a different research method to the one in the stimulus, however, because this is the first set, this one is slightly easier in that it is asking the students to design a study similar to the original, but on students. It does have elements they will need to consider carefully, like how to ensure each participant acts as their control, which obviously has implications for the experimental design they will choose). The mark scheme is comprehensive and should allow for peer marking. It includes a model answer for the 12 mark design a study question. I usually use narrow margins, so if the formatting is out, try changing the margins to narrow. If you have any questions or concerns, please get in touch via this website or through twitter: @blonde_pretzel or YouTube: Psychology Students. Thank you for looking at my resource.

This resource has 2 questions about why we do statistical testing and the reasons for choosing the sign test. The rest of the question give scenarios and the students have to : a) calculate the value of N b) calculate the value of S c) identify and justify whether the calculated value of S is significant. YOU WILL NEED TO PROVIDE YOUR STUDENTS WITH A CRITICAL VALUES TABLE OF S IN ORDER TO DO PART © OF EACH QUESTIONS. Unfortunately I can not attach one here as it goes against copyright law, however, most text books have a critical values table in it, or you can Google one. If you have any questions, please tweet me or leave a comment here. @blonde_pretzel YouTube: Successful Psychology

Teaching videos and handouts for Explanations for Attachment. Learning Theory of Attachment Bowlby’s Monotropic Theory of Attachment. This is specification 5 of the Attachment Unit for AQA A level Psychology. If you have problems with the resources, please contact me via this website, or on twitter @blonde_pretzel Many thanks for looking at my resources.

Aimed at anyone who has experienced being love-bombed followed by being ghosted (or dumped for no reason). It uses Ainsworth’s ‘Insecure-Resistant’ attachment type to give a possible explanation. It uses the Strange Situation research and is applicable for those studying A Level Psychology, The attachment Unit, but doesn’t include any evaluation. I am making another video and resource specifically on the Strange Situation for A Level Psychology, which is better for students of psychology.

The PowerPoint and handouts accompany a teaching video I made on the Humanistic Approach https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9Z9gVjmNsI. The PowerPoint contains everything for a full 16 mark question on the Humanistic Approach. The PowerPoint follows the structure for the essay. There are some YouTube videos embedded (see notes section for links, and/or hover over the pictures) to help understanding of the Humanistic Approach. It contains A01, A02 and A03 materials to cover everything for the exam and activities for students to do during class to help consolidation of learning. I reference all my handouts in the header which is why the handouts are labelled below: AP09 - a handout of an article from the Guardian with questions to emphasize ‘Conditions of Worth’. AP10 - a booklet for students to complete at home to help consolidation of learning. AP11 - a short answer test (10 minutes recommended) for the start of the next lesson. AP11a - the answer sheet for the short answer test NB I usually have my margins on ‘narrow’ for Word documents. I presume when you download them this will be automatic, but if the formatting seems a bit off, change the margins to narrow and it should be fine.

A PowerPoint on the Social Exchange Theory of Relationships AND Equity Theory.

PowerPoint and handout for spec 3 on the Social Influence unit. Variables affecting conformity. Works best the with Cat text book. if you have any issues with the formatting of the word documents or pdf, please do get in touch via this platform or twitter @blonde_pretzel so I can help. thanks

This resources is a lesson for Year 12 (first year A Level/AS level) on introduction to statistical testing. It covers number 23 on the specification: introduction to statistical testing. The video can be used for flip learning and covers: The purpose of statistical testing Hypthesis testing - falsification 1 and 2 tailed hypotheses (what they are and when to use them) The reasons for selecting the Sign Test (nominal data, test of difference, repeated measures/matched pairs design) How to carry out an experiment to test telepathic ability and interpret the results using the sign test Calcluated value of S Critical values of S (critical values tables) N Values Comparing the calculated value of S to the critical value of S to test for signifiance Probability How to report significance Apply your knowledge questions Praticing reporting the sign test using handout RM19