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Psychology, AQA A-Level, accurate predictions for the 2025 examinations series Essential for both students and teachers (new and experienced) 10 pages, photocopiable IN WORD FORMAT The accuracy of last year’s predictions are clearly shown Based on my probability formula, not just guess work!!! Designed as a ‘self-help’ guide for teachers and students Thanks Andy Mac CPsychol

Study Skills: How to write and reference an academic essay A PowerPoint display (24 slides) Equally useful for: A-Levels / IB / EPQ’s as a transferable skill First year undergradutes (a skill you must acquire as soon as possible) Covers: Structure, content, how to start writing and avoiding common errors A simple guide to the basics of Harvard Referencing The author Andy McCarthy has over twenty years experience as a university lecturer Produced by amac education 2018 If you like this resource please review and do check the rest of my shop Thanks

Part of the: The ‘pick-up a module and go’ series EDEXCEL A-Level Psychology: CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY (Paper 2 / Topic 2) “A Bundle in eight convenient sections” Covers SZ and 'Anorexia' as the choice. Extensive PowerPoint© displays (x8) All you need to present this section of the module in one package. Covers: Section 1: Content • Diagnosis & Classification of Mental Disorders (DSM and ICD) of Mental Disorders • Schizophrenia (Symptoms etc) • + Anorexia* as the choice, does not cover OCD or Uni-Polar Depression • Therapies (1 x Bio & 1 x Psych for SZ and other disorder) • Individual Differences & Cultural Effects • Developmental Psychology (genes & mental health) Section 2: Methods • HCPC Guidelines • Researching Mental Health • Case Studies & Interviews • Analysis (quantitative & qualitative) Section 3: Studies (inc. Rosenhan 1973 & Carlsson et al, 2000) Section 4: Key Question (eg. culture and workplace issues) Section 5: Practical Investigation (design, gather and analyse) The PowerPoints (214 slides in total) are in handy chunks (eight sections) and are designed to be user-friendly for both new and experienced teachers If you purchase this package, constructive feedback is really appreciated as it helps me to amend and improve resources Thank you The author, Andy McCarthy is a Chartered Psychologist, experienced teacher, lecturer and publisher in the UK.

A-Level Psychology, 3 x packs [36 pages] of Research Methods style questions (two packs come with suggested answers) Designed with AQA in mind, but very suitable for other specifications with minor adjustments Ideal for revision and preparation for examinations Three work sheets #1 (6 x pages)and #2 (6 x pages) with suggested answers [They are only hints… feedback appreciated] supplied separately Worksheet #3 is 24 pages long and set out by specification headings, no answers supplied (any problems email me on amac54@btinternet.com and will advise specific answers asap) Thank you for reading this and if you do decide to purchase, feedback is very useful, so I can amend and improve (you are automatically notified of updates) I have over 20 years’ experience of teaching psychology (GCSE, A-Level and Degree) … I hope you get as much enjoyment out of using these resources, as I had in producing them (they took ages!!!) The author, Andy McCarthy is a Chartered Psychologist, experienced teacher, lecturer and publisher

Topics@Psychology#6: Psychology and Artificial Intelligence (AI) An Introduction into how cognitive psychology has lead the way in the development of artificial intelligence. Ideal to show as an extension to studying approaches, issues and debates. The PPT slides progressively cover what is intelligence and the development of artificial intelligence and artificial life forms (AL). Development of AI includes: The Chinese Room, The Turin Test (and Eugene who recently passed), ASIMO, CYCORPS and Wetware. Students are asked to consider a range of difficult issues including: Can a machine become a life-form, should it have ethical protection, who should monitor the development (doomsday scenarios) and do you need embodiment to be sentient? Consists of a PPT display (32 slides) with under slide comments linking to online videos; to supplement understanding. Within the slides are activities and things to think about. You are welcome to amend, expand or reduce the display to suit your needs. The author, Andy McCarthy (amac education: Psychology) is a Chartered Psychologist, experienced teacher, lecturer and publisher. Visit my Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/625558624273452/

OCR A-Level Psychology. Revision Bites. Section B, Option 1. Child Psychology: Perceptual Development (Cognitive) PowerPoint presentation (23 slides), covers the following in a clear and straight forward way: What is perception and how is it studied? Human and animal studies Key research: Gibson & Walk (1960) “The Visual Cliff” Application: Strategies to develop perception in young children Examination style questions Constructive feed back is always appreciated, so I can amend and improve The author, Andy McCarthy is a chartered psychologist, publicist and an experienced teacher and university lecturer. Thank You

HOW TO ANSWER AN AQA PSYCHOLOGY, APPLICATION STYLE 16-MARK QUESTION, PROBABLY THE MOST VALUABLE EXAMINATION ‘PREP’ RESOURCE YOU COULD PURCHASE THIS YEAR!!! AND ANSWERING DISCUSS / OUTLINE AND EVALUATE QUESTIONS ETC GUIDE TO STRUCTURE OF AN ANSWER TO AN APPLICATION QUESTION ANSWER DIVIDED INTO THREE SECTIONS AND SHOWS MARKS AVAILABLE PER SECTION EXAMPLE OF A TYPICAL EXAMINATION QUESTION SUGGESTED CONTENT OF THE SECTIONS EXAMPLE MODEL ANSWERS 13 PHOTO-COPY FRIENDLY PAGES, ESSENTIAL FOR TEACHERS AND STUDENTS ANDY MAC CPsychol, AUTHOR, EXPERIENCED TEACHER, EXAMINER AND PUBLISHER

AQA GCSE New Spec PERCEPTION 8182 Psychology (Paper 1) Paper 1 Cognition and Behaviour: Perception Covers Sensation and perception Visual cues and constancies Gibson’s direct theory of perception – the influence of nature Gregory’s constructivist theory of perception – the influence of nurture Visual illusions Factors affecting perception Consists of a PowerPoint display (77 slides), resources and workbooks to use with slides PowerPoint include on-slide exercises, exam style questions to supplement understanding and activities to encourage thinking. Also, there is a chart with downloadable YouTube clips (only for educational use), includes a worksheet covering the two named key studies, a copy of the paper ‘The Matrixication of Reality’ (can we trust our perception) and a ‘fun’ template for recreating the Amazing T-Rex Illusion. Complete coverage of the whole perception module, just ‘pick up a module’ and go… suitable for both new and experienced teachers You are welcome to amend, expand or reduce the display to suit your needs. Copying this resource for sharing or personal profit, is against copyright: amac-edu 2018© Producing this class tested resource was hard work, but we are pleased with it. SO, IF YOU PURCHASE, CONSTRUCTIVE FEEDBACK IS REALLY APPRECIATED…. So, it can be improved (you automatically get notified of free updates once purchased) Thanks Thanks, from the experienced authors: Andy McCarthy and Evie Bentley: Chartered Psychologists, experienced teachers and publishers.

Edexcel GCSE Psychology (9-1): Psychological Problems (Paper 1) Paper 1, Exploring human behaviour, Topic 3: Psychological problems – How would psychological problems affect you? Full Coverage of: Understanding two mental health problems (unipolar depression and addiction), including: Their symptoms and features according to the International Classification of Diseases (ICD) How the incidence of mental health problems changes over time How mental health problems affect individuals and society The influence of genes as an explanation The use of cognitive theory as an explanation of depression The use of learning theory as an explanation of addiction The use of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) as a treatment The use of drugs as a treatment Key Studies: Depression Caspi et al. (2003) Influence of Life Stress on Depression: Moderation by a Polymorphism in the 5-HTT Gene* Addiction Young (2007) Cognitive Behaviour Therapy with Internet Addicts: Treatment Outcomes and Implications Issues and debates: Understand and apply the nature vs nurture debate Consists of an extensive PPT display (127 slides) giving clear and full coverage of the module The presentation has: exam style questions and activities to encourage thinking Complete coverage of this whole module, just ‘pick up and go’… suitable for both new and experienced teachers You are welcome to amend, expand or reduce the display to suit your needs. I HAVE USED THIS RESOURCE IN THE CLASSROOM Copying this resource for sharing or personal profit, is against copyright: amac edu 2018© IF YOU PURCHASE THIS RESOURCE, FEEDBACK IS REALLY APPRECIATED AND HELPS ME TO AMEND AND IMPROVE (YOU AUTOMATICALLY RECEIVE UPDATES) …. Thanks The experienced author: Andy McCarthy (amac education: Psychology) is a Chartered Psychologist, experienced teacher, lecturer and publisher.

Edexcel GCSE Psychology (9-1): Topic 5: Social Influence Topic 5: Social Influence– How others affect you? Full Coverage of: • Understand bystander intervention and factors affecting ‘helping’ • Understand conformity to majority influence and factors affecting conformity to majority influence • Understand obedience to authority and factors affecting obedience to authority figures and possible ways to prevent blind obedience to authority figures • Understand the behaviour of crowds and the individuals within them and the effect of collective behaviour Key Studies Piliavin et al (1969) Good Samaritanism: An Underground Phenomenon? Haney, Banks, and Zimbardo (1973) A Study of Prisoners and Guards in a Simulated Prison Issues and debates • Understand social and cultural issues in psychology Consists of an extensive PPT display (190 slides) giving clear and full coverage of the module. The presentation has: exam style questions, activities to encourage thinking and links at end for extension resources Complete coverage of this whole module, just ‘pick up and go’… suitable for both new and experienced teachers You are welcome to amend, expand or reduce the display to suit your needs. I HAVE USED THIS RESOURCE IN THE CLASSROOM Copying this resource for sharing or personal profit, is against copyright. 51����: amac edu 2019© IF YOU PURCHASE THIS RESOURCE, FEEDBACK IS REALLY APPRECIATED AND HELPS ME TO AMEND AND IMPROVE (YOU AUTOMATICALLY RECEIVE UPDATES) …. Thanks The experienced author: Andy McCarthy (amac education: Psychology) is a Chartered Psychologist, experienced teacher, lecturer and publisher.

OCR GCSE Psychology (9-1): Psychological Problems Paper One: Studies and applications in psychology Covers: An introduction to mental health Schizophrenia Clinical depression . Development of treatments …and the two key studies: Daniel, D. G., Weinberger, D. R., Jones, D. W., et al. (1991) “The effect of amphetamine on regional cerebral blood flow during cognitive activation in Schizophrenia. ” TANDOC Jr, E. C., FERRUCCI, P. AND DUFFY, M (2015) Facebook use, envy, and depression among college students: Is Facebooking depressing? Consists of an extensive PPT display (143 slides) giving clear and full coverage of the module. The presentation has teaching comments where suitable, exam style questions and activities to encourage thinking. Complete coverage of this module, just ‘pick up and go’… suitable for both new and experienced teachers You are welcome to amend, expand or reduce the display to suit your needs. I HAVE USED THIS RESOURCE IN THE CLASSROOM Copying this resource for sharing or personal profit, is against copyright. IF YOU PURCHASE THIS RESOURCE, FEEDBACK IS REALLY APPRECIATED AND HELPS ME TO AMEND AND IMPROVE (YOU AUTOMATICALLY RECEIVE UPDATES) …. Thanks The experienced author: Andy McCarthy (amac education: Psychology) is a Chartered Psychologist, experienced teacher, lecturer and publisher.

HOW TO WRITE A GOOD UCAS PERSONAL STATEMENT, GUIDE + EXAMPLES PRINTABLE GUIDE IS 3 PAGES AND TWO EXAMPLE STATEMENTS AND YOU GET COPIES IN BOTH WORD AND PDF FORMATS I AM A RETIRED LECTURER (25 YEARS) AND HAVE SEEN MANY GOOD AND MANY POOR PERSONAL STATEMENTS. THE PERSONAL STATEMENT IS VERY IMPORTANT. IT IS ALL THE UNIVERSITY KNOWS ABOUT YOU AS A PERSON AND CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE WHEN OFFERING PLACES. THANK YOU AND GOOD LUCK ANDY MAC CPsychol

CIE AS and A-LEVEL PSYCHOLOGY: PAPER 1, CORE STUDIES: SOCIAL #2 PILIAVIN et al (1969) STUDY PPT AND WORKSHEET UK AND INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS/COLLEGES Cambridge International A-Level Psychology Examinations in 2021, 2022 and 2023 Paper 1 THE CORE STUDIES, SOCIAL #2: PILIAVIN et al (1969), ‘The Subway Samaritans’. This pack covers the whole study and includes a ppt presentation (35 slides) and a workbook with headings and diagrams. Also, a ‘spider diagram’ template for use as a revision exercise The ppt presentation covers the study progressively, with simple explanations, concepts, questions, and ‘think abouts’ etc. It is both teacher and student friendly and does not assume prior knowledge. The workbook is designed to be used in conjunction with the slides. The ppt and workbook together and are suitable for DISTANCE/REMOTE learning. Complete coverage of the whole Piliavin et al’s, study, just ‘pick up a module’ and go… suitable for both new and experienced teachers You are welcome to amend, expand or reduce the display to suit your needs. Copying this resource for sharing or personal profit, is against copyright: amac-edu 2020© IF YOU PURCHASE THIS RESOURCE, CONSTRUCTIVE FEEDBACK IS REALLY APPRECIATED…. Thanks The experienced UK author: Andy McCarthy (amac education: Psychology) is a Chartered Psychologist, experienced teacher, lecturer, and publisher.

Psychology Sperry (1968) ‘Split Brain’ Research: “Made Simple” Simple diagram, explanation and test your knowledge questions (answers supplied) Presented in a simple, clear way to enable understanding Constructive feedback always appreciated (especially do you agree with it!) Do look at my other resources, some for all examination boards GCSE and A-Level Psychology (just starting Edexcel GCSE Psychology and AQA / OCR Psychology all modules available individually or in bundles) Thank you and I hope this handout helps Andy McCarthy CPsychol

AQA A-Level Psychology: STRESS, Paper 3 (option) 4.3.7 The ‘pick-up a module and go’ series COVERING: • The physiology of stress, including general adaptation syndrome, the hypothalamic pituitary-adrenal system, the sympatho-medullary pathway and the role of cortisol. • The role of stress in illness, including reference to immunosuppression and cardiovascular disorders. • Sources of stress: life changes and daily hassles. Workplace stress, including the effects of workload and control. • Measuring stress: self-report scales (Social Readjustment Ratings Scale and Hassles and Uplifts Scale) and physiological measures, including skin conductance response. • Individual differences in stress: personality types A, B and C and associated behaviours; hardiness, including commitment, challenge and control. • Managing and coping with stress: drug therapy (benzodiazepines, beta blockers), stress inoculation therapy and biofeedback. Gender differences in coping with stress. The role of social support in coping with stress; types of social support, including instrumental, emotional and esteem support. Extensive PowerPoint© display (117 lavish slides), complete and informative coverage, including links to resources and lots for students to think about and examination style questions. Also includes copies of SRSS and Hassles Scales for students to complete and analyse and an advanced article on Oxytocin and social relationships. This module on addiction, is equally accessible for new and experienced teachers. All you need to present this module in one package. Thank You for reading this and if you do decide to purchase, feedback is very useful, so I can amend and improve (you are automatically notified of updates). The author, Andy McCarthy is a Chartered Psychologist, experienced teacher, lecturer and publisher.

AQA GCSE Psychology: PERCEPTION, Remote Learning Pack, Set #3 Consists of a FOUR self-learning or directed remote learning workbooks (includes ‘over to you’ exam style questions), FOUR sets of model answers and 1 x PPT display (77 slides), the workbooks align with the PowerPoint display Covers: Paper 1 Cognition & Behaviour 3.1.3 PERCEPTION Sensation and perception. The difference between sensation and perception Visual cues and constancies Monocular depth cues: height in plane, relative size, occlusion and linear perspective. Binocular depth cues: retinal disparity, convergence. Gibson’s direct theory of perception – the influence of nature. The real world presents sufficient information for direct perception without inference. Role of motion parallax in everyday perception. Visual illusions- Explanations for visual illusions: ambiguity, misinterpreted depth cues, fiction, size constancy. Examples of visual illusions: the Ponzo, the Müller Lyer, Rubin’s vase, the Ames Room, the Kanizsa triangle and the Necker cube. Gregory’s constructivist theory of perception – the influence of nurture Perception uses inferences from visual cues and past experience to construct a model of reality. Factors affecting perception Perceptual set and the effects of the following factors affecting perception: culture, motivation, emotion, expectation. The Gilchrist and Nesberg study of motivation and the Bruner and Minturn study of perceptual set. Complete coverage of the whole PERCEPTION module, just ‘pick up a remote learning pack’ and go… suitable for remote teaching , self-learning at home, revision, classroom teaching and suitable for both new and experienced teachers to deliver. “My favoured method for remote teaching, students have copies of workbooks, you connect via your favoured social media platform and you use the answer sheets and PowerPoint to teach” PACK THREE OF THE ‘REMOTE LEARNING SERIES’ FOR AQA GCSE PSYCHOLOGY… MORE TO FOLLOW VERY SOON Copying this resource for sharing or personal profit, is against copyright: amac-edu 2020© IF YOU PURCHASE THIS RESOURCE, CONSTRUCTIVE FEEDBACK FOR IMPROVEMENT IS REALLY APPRECIATED…. Thanks The experienced author: Andy Mac (amac education: Psychology) is a Chartered Psychologist, experienced teacher, lecturer and publisher.

OCR GCSE Psychology (9-1): Psychological Problems / Sample Sides Paper One: Studies and applications in psychology FULL DISPLAY (143 SLIDES) COVERS: An introduction to mental health Schizophrenia Clinical depression Development of treatments …and the two key studies: Daniel, D. G., Weinberger, D. R., Jones, D. W., et al. (1991) “The effect of amphetamine on regional cerebral blood flow during cognitive activation in Schizophrenia. ” TANDOC Jr, E. C., FERRUCCI, P. AND DUFFY, M (2015) Facebook use, envy, and depression among college students: Is Facebooking depressing? Consists of an extensive PPT display (143 slides) giving clear and full coverage of the module. The presentation has teaching comments where suitable, exam style questions and activities to encourage thinking. Complete coverage of this module, just ‘pick up and go’… suitable for both new and experienced teachers You are welcome to amend, expand or reduce the display to suit your needs. Copying this resource for sharing or personal profit, is against copyright. …. Thanks The experienced author: Andy McCarthy (amac education: Psychology) is a Chartered Psychologist, experienced teacher, lecturer and publisher.

Psychology OCR GCSE > FREE SAMPLE SLIDES < (9-1): Complete Paper 1, in one Bundle, SO YOU CAN CHECK QUALITY BEFORE PURCHASE. Save 25% as bundle @ £44-96 (= one free module) or available as individual modules @ £14-99 each Paper One: Studies and applications in psychology Covers all four modules: Criminal Psychology Development Psychological Problems Research Methods (+ workbook) Consists of four extensive PPT display giving clear and full coverage of the whole Paper One: Studies and applications in psychology The digital presentations have teaching comments where suitable, exam style questions and activities to encourage thinking / discussion Content aims to be additional to the textbook. Complete coverage of the whole paper 1, just ‘pick up and go’… suitable for both new and experienced teachers You are welcome to amend, expand or reduce the displays to suit your needs. I HAVE USED ALLTHESE RESOURCE IN THE CLASSROOM Copying this resource for sharing or personal profit, is against copyright. IF YOU PURCHASE THIS RESOURCE, FEEDBACK IS REALLY APPRECIATED AND HELPS ME TO AMEND AND IMPROVE (YOU AUTOMATICALLY RECEIVE UPDATES TO DOWNLOAD) …. Thanks The experienced author: Andy McCarthy is a Chartered Psychologist, experienced teacher, lecturer and publisher.