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Psychological Debates Poster in line with the OCR A level Psychology Specification. Primarily to be used in unit 2 (core studies), but also can be referenced in unit 3 (applied psychology) and unit 1 (research methods). Poster outlines the 8 debates and the key question for each.

Guidance for unit 2 section C (Core Studies) of the OCR A Level Psychology Specification. Talks through likely questions with structure guidance and example answers. Uses the 2023 paper as guide with hints and tips along the way.

Guidance on how best to consolidate content from all 3 units of the OCR A Level Psychology specification. Each unit has several suggestions of what to create, what to include and the level of detail to include. There are examples of each. This resource includes guidance on: Unit 1 : Research Methods Statistical Tests Unit 2: Core Studies Areas & Perspectives Debates Methodological Issues Unit 3: Options Issues in Mental Health Debates & Issues

Psychology as a Science debate in line with the OCR A level Psychology Specification. Debate can be referenced in all 3 units of the course. Powerpoint includes definitions, explanations of where various studies lie in the debate, discussion activities and strengths & weaknesses.

The Individual Differences Area in line with the OCR A level Specification. Part of Unit 2 - Core Studies content. Powerpoint includes principles, concepts, explanations of why studies lie within the area as well as strengths & weaknesses.

Casey’s core study in line with the OCR A level Psychology Specification. Forms 1 of the 20 core studies in unit 2. Powerpoint includes background, key terms, study summary, evaluation and interactive examples of the hot and cool go/no go tasks.

The Social Area in line with unit 2 of the OCR A level Specification. Includes principles, concepts, explanations of why the studies lie in the area as well as strengths & weaknesses of the area.

Spreadsheet outlining topics that came up in previous exam papers. Useful in helping focus revision (especially for low ability students). UPDATED TO INCLUDE ALL 2017-2025 topics. For Unit 1 focuses on research method and stats test covered. For unit 2 focuses on area(s) questioned in section B and debates asked in the paper (as well as marks awarded for debates questions). For unit 3 focuses on topics asked within section A (mental health) and section B (CRIME, CHILD AND ENVIRONMENT ONLY) as well as the debates asked in question B for both these options.

The Psychodynamic Perspective in line with the OCR A level Specification. This perspective can be used both in unit 2 and unit 3 of the course. The powerpoint includes principles and concepts clearly explained visually and evaluation of the perspective.

Blakemore & Cooper’s study in line with the OCR A level Specification. Used within the unit 2 - Core Studies exam. Powerpoint includes background, key terms, study summary and evaluation. Link to study summary in the slide notes.

Bandura’s Core study in line with unit 2 from the A level OCR specification. Includes full study summary, evaluation, discussion points and clear examples of matched participants design.

Black Friday Attention Task. I used within my teaching of the OCR Psychology A level course but can easily be used in other courses when teaching attention. I personally used this on Black Friday before introducing the key theme of attention (Moray’s core study). Task gets students discussing what grabs attention before being given the role of a marketing executive who has to design either an email or social media advert to promote a Black Friday discount. At the end I got them to present to the class and describe the rationale behind the features of their email/advert. My students thoroughly enjoyed this task and was a great way to discuss psychological careers.

In line with the OCR A level Specification. Summaries of studies needed in unit 2 and unit 3. Poster outlines what a good summary includes. Can be used in many other subjects/levels!

2 colour versions of the International Women & Girls in Science Day Poster (11th February).