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Dear all, Welcome to my shop and I hope you find my resources useful and engaging for your students. I am currently a social sciences teacher, teaching psychology, health and social care and criminology. I am also a AQA examiner marking exam papers each year. Both my teaching experience and being an examiner enables me to create the best resources for your students. Please remember to leave reviews as this will help me to provide the best quality resources for your needs.

Dear all, Welcome to my shop and I hope you find my resources useful and engaging for your students. I am currently a social sciences teacher, teaching psychology, health and social care and criminology. I am also a AQA examiner marking exam papers each year. Both my teaching experience and being an examiner enables me to create the best resources for your students. Please remember to leave reviews as this will help me to provide the best quality resources for your needs.
AQA Psychology exams papers content page
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AQA Psychology exams papers content page

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This resource is a life saver which is why I am happy to share with everyone. It makes life so much easier as you are able to quickly find exams questions that links to specific topic areas. This resources also helps to identify patterns with exam style and questioning which helps to best prepare your students for the big day.
AQA Psychology - Theories of relationship summary sheet
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AQA Psychology - Theories of relationship summary sheet

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This resource is an A3 printout of the different theories of relationships. It outlines the key concepts of each theory and helps students to jot down all the key elements required for the AQA Psychology A-Level exams. It can be used for a revision lesson where students are either being supported by the teacher or completing the task individually.
The origins of psychology
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The origins of psychology

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These lesson is focused on Wundt’s introspection. It is a flipped learning lesson which means students would need to watch a youtube video/ or read textbook on the origins of psychology as the first task includes answering nine questions. What is included: Full lesson powerpoint Lesson workbook Exam questions Links to research methods
Introduction Lesson
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Introduction Lesson

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This is the first lesson you complete with your students. It includes warm up activities with you getting to know your students and students building trust.
New specification Issues and Debates : Gender Bias
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New specification Issues and Debates : Gender Bias

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A2-Level psychology new specification. This lesson in planned in line with the new specification and aids students knowledge about gender bias. Lesson includes handouts and differentiated classroom activities. Learning Objectives To be able to understand what is gender bias To be able to identify and differentiate between Alpha and Beta bias To be able to evaluate the implication of gender bias
AQA Psychology: Memory summary sheets
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AQA Psychology: Memory summary sheets

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These sheets can be used to consolidate students knowledge of the memory topic. These have to be completed by students for the purpose of revision. There are brief guidance, however this is a student led activity which can be completed in class or at home for consolidating knowledge. Information based on the girl with green hair.
Types of long term memory: Fill in the blank activity
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Types of long term memory: Fill in the blank activity

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Activity Description: Students are given a list of real-life examples and are asked to sort each example into one of the three types of long-term memory, They also have a summary table that sums up the main content of the long term memory, this can be used to compare each type of long term memory. Examples to Sort: Here are a few from the activity: Remembering your 10th birthday party → Episodic Knowing that Paris is the capital of France → Semantic Riding a bike → Procedural Lastly, on the second page there is an area for essay planing and 3 evaluations to be completed. This task helps learners apply definitions to practical examples, reinforcing their understanding through categorisation.
The Multi-Store Model of Memory: Fill in the diagram activity
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The Multi-Store Model of Memory: Fill in the diagram activity

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Resource Description This worksheet provides a structured table format where students are expected to fill in the key features of the three main memory stores proposed by Atkinson and Shiffrin (1968): Sensory Memory (SM) Short-Term Memory (STM) Long-Term Memory (LTM) Learning Objective “Students will be able to recall and describe the key components and processes of the Multi-Store Model of Memory.” Key Features Covered in the Table Students are prompted to complete the following aspects for each memory store: Duration Capacity Encoding Transfer to next store Forgetting Key Researcher(s) Purpose & Use This is an interactive resource aimed at: Reinforcing theoretical knowledge. Encouraging active recall. Supporting exam preparation for topics in GCSE / A-Level Psychology.
The Working Memory Model: Fill in the diagram acitvity
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The Working Memory Model: Fill in the diagram acitvity

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Working Memory Model: Fill-in-the-Diagram Activity Objective: Label and explain the components of the Working Memory Model by filling in the missing parts on a diagram. Instructions: You are given a blank or partially labeled diagram of the Working Memory Model. Fill in the missing labels and brief explanations for each component. Use arrows to show how the components interact. Optionally, answer follow-up questions related to each component’s function.
Explanations for forgetting: Interference
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Explanations for forgetting: Interference

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This PDF provides a summary of interference theory as an explanation for forgetting in long-term memory, aimed at AQA A-level Psychology students. It covers: A key study by McGeoch & McDonald (1931), which showed that similar information leads to more forgetting due to retroactive interference. An explanation of the two types of interference: proactive and retroactive. AO3 evaluation points, including: Strengths of lab studies (e.g., high control and reliability). Evidence from real-life research, such as Baddeley & Hitch (1977) with rugby players, supporting the theory’s real-world application. It also encourages students to consider both strengths and limitations, such as the use of artificial materials in lab studies.
Explanations for forgetting: Retrieval failure theory
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Explanations for forgetting: Retrieval failure theory

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Title: Explanations for Forgetting: Retrieval Failure Purpose: This is a revision worksheet designed to help students understand retrieval failure as an explanation for forgetting, especially for psychology exams (likely A-Level or similar). Main Features: Key Theory Defined: Encoding Specificity Principle (ESP) is highlighted as the foundation for retrieval failure. Two Key Studies with Fill-in-the-Blanks: Context-Dependent Forgetting (Godden & Baddeley, 1975) State-Dependent Forgetting (Carter & Cassaday, 1998) Each study has gaps in the Aim, Participants, Procedure, Findings, and Conclusion for students to complete — encouraging active recall. Evaluation Section: Short bullet points listing important evaluation areas: Supporting evidence Questioning context effects Recall versus recognition Real-life application Style: Very clean, structured layout. Focuses on active learning by making students fill in missing keywords. Perfect for practicing exam-style descriptions and evaluation points.