AQA (A) AS Psychology Exam Revision Notes

Summary:
Exam Revision Notes are the essential foundation for a successful revision programme. The aim of AQA (A) AS Psychology is to accelerate the learning process by providing systematic and concise coverage of the subject core, allowing you time to develop the higher-level skills of analysis and evaluation.

Written by an experienced examiner, the notes are accompanied by short commentaries which highlight key points, identify common pitfalls and offer guidance on underlying patterns. Examination-style questions are also included for reinforcement and revision purposes.

This effective combination of essential notes and invaluable expert advice creates the ideal revision resource.

• Revise core topics effectively
• Prepare a thorough revision plan
• Improve their exam technique and ultimately their grade
• Learn to identify what they are being asked to answer in their exams

Table of Contents:
Topic 1 Cognitive psychology — memory
A Models of memory
B Memory in everyday life
Topic 2 Developmental psychology — early social development
A Attachment
B Attachment in everyday life
Topic 3 Research methods
A Methods and techniques
B Investigation design
C Data analysis and presentation
Topic 4 Biological psychology — stress
A Stress as a bodily response
B Stress in everyday life
Topic 5 Social psychology — social influence
A Social influence
B Social influence in everyday life
Topic 6 Individual differences — psychopathology
A Defining and explaining psychological abnormality
B Treating abnormality

About the Author(s):
Jean-Marc Lawton has been a teacher and lecturer of psychology for many years, and was a former Head of Psychology at a large sixth form college in the southwest of England. He has extensive experience as a senior examiner for a major awarding body and is an author of several psychology textbooks.