Updated for AQA 2025 Spec – Teaching from SEPTEMBER 2025 onwards
This resource is designed for teaching the Types and Explanations of Conformity under the AQA A-Level Psychology (2025 Specification). It has been fully updated in line with AQA’s 2025 specification changes, which require students to distinguish between different types of conformity (compliance, internalisation) and explain conformity using both normative social influence (NSI) and informational social influence (ISI).
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This fully editable lesson introduces students to foundational concepts in social influence through accessible explanations, real-life examples, and structured evaluation. It supports critical thinking, retrieval practice, and exam technique through a range of interactive and written tasks.
What’s Included
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Fully Editable Lesson Slides – Covers key definitions, types of conformity (compliance, internalisation), and explanations (ISI and NSI), with embedded Think, Pair, Share tasks, class discussion, and a short video activity.
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Key Term Match Activity – Interactive retrieval task matching AO1 key terms to definitions.
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Evaluation Worksheet – Develops AO3 skills through guided evaluation of conformity research (e.g., Lucas et al., McGhee & Teevan, Asch, Perrin & Spencer), with a structured EXT question and model answer.
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Evaluate It Task – Students categorise evaluation points as strengths, limitations, or both, then apply knowledge to a real-world campaign challenge.
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Concepts: Real-Life Application Task – Focuses on Schultz et al. (2008) towel study with guided question on NSI vs ISI.
How This Resource Reflects the 2025 Specification Changes:
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Fully aligned with updated AQA 2025 requirements for Types and Explanations of Conformity
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Includes the clarified definitions of conformity and social influence, including real or imagined pressure
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Supports AO1, AO2, and AO3 through varied tasks and integrated exam-style practice
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Incorporates named studies listed in the 2025 spec (e.g., Asch, Lucas, McGhee & Teevan)
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Provides opportunities for application and evaluation in realistic, relatable contexts
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