Edexcel · YPS01
A Level / IAL (Edexcel) Psychology Resources
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Unit 1 - Social and cognitive psychology16 topics
Open this unit →- Topic 1.1 ObedienceMaterials
- Topic 1.2 ConformityMaterials
- Topic 1.3 Self-reporting dataMaterials
- Topic 1.4 Sample selection and sampling techniquesMaterials
- Topic 1.5 Quantitative and qualitative dataMaterials
- Topic 1.6 Ethical guidelinesMaterials
- Topic 1.7 Classic study: Moscovici et al. (1969)Materials
- Topic 1.8 Contemporary study: Burger (2009)Materials
- Topic 1.9 Contemporary social study (choose one)Materials
- Topic 1.10 Social practical investigationMaterials
- Topic 1.11 Models of memoryMaterials
- Topic 1.12 Experiments and experimental designMaterials
- Topic 1.13 Classic cognitive study: Bartlett (1932)Materials
- Topic 1.14 Contemporary cognitive study: Schmolck et al. (2002)Materials
- Topic 1.15 Contemporary cognitive study (choose one)Materials
- Topic 1.16 Cognitive practical investigationMaterials
Unit 2 - Biological psychology, learning theories and development22 topics
Open this unit →- Topic 2.1 Structure and function of brain regions focusing on aggressionMaterials
- Topic 2.2 Body rhythmsMaterials
- Topic 2.3 Correlational researchMaterials
- Topic 2.4 Scanning techniquesMaterials
- Topic 2.5 Twin studiesMaterials
- Topic 2.6 Classic studyMaterials
- Topic 2.7 Contemporary studyMaterials
- Topic 2.8 One contemporary study from the following two choicesMaterials
- Topic 2.9 Practical investigationMaterials
- Topic 2.10 Classical conditioningMaterials
- Topic 2.11 Operant conditioningMaterials
- Topic 2.12 Social learning theoryMaterials
- Topic 2.13 Psychodynamic approach to personality developmentMaterials
- Topic 2.14 Therapies/treatmentsMaterials
- Topic 2.15 ObservationsMaterials
- Topic 2.16 Content analysisMaterials
- Topic 2.17 Case studiesMaterials
- Topic 2.18 Quantitative data and qualitative dataMaterials
- Topic 2.19 Classic studyMaterials
- Topic 2.20 Contemporary studyMaterials
- Topic 2.21 One contemporary study from the following two choicesMaterials
- Topic 2.22 Practical investigationMaterials
Unit 3 - Applications of psychology24 topics
Open this unit →- Topic 3.1 Attachment, deprivation and privationMaterials
- Topic 3.2 Cognitive and language developmentMaterials
- Topic 3.3 Social and emotional developmentMaterials
- Topic 3.4 Classic studyMaterials
- Topic 3.5 Contemporary studyMaterials
- Topic 3.5 One contemporary study from the following two choicesMaterials
- Topic 3.6 Research methodsMaterials
- Topic 3.7 Issues and debatesMaterials
- Topic 3.8 Explanations for crime and anti-social behaviourMaterials
- Topic 3.9 Understanding the offenderMaterials
- Topic 3.10 Factors influencing identification of offendersMaterials
- Topic 3.11 TreatmentMaterials
- Topic 3.13 Classic studyMaterials
- Topic 3.14 Contemporary studyMaterials
- Topic 3.15 One contemporary study from the following two choicesMaterials
- Topic 3.16 Research methodsMaterials
- Topic 3.17 Physiology of stressMaterials
- Topic 3.18 Factors affecting stressMaterials
- Topic 3.19 Coping strategiesMaterials
- Topic 3.20 Treatment and therapy for anxietyMaterials
- Topic 3.21 Classic studyMaterials
- Topic 3.22 Contemporary studyMaterials
- Topic 3.23 One contemporary study from the following two choicesMaterials
- Topic 3.24 Research methodsMaterials
Unit 4 - Clinical psychology and psychological skills12 topics
Open this unit →- Topic 4.1 Definitions and debates in diagnosisMaterials
- Topic 4.2 Mental health disorders, symptoms, features, explanationsMaterials
- Topic 4.3 Treatment and therapyMaterials
- Topic 4.4 Classic studyMaterials
- Topic 4.5 Contemporary study relating to schizophreniaMaterials
- Topic 4.6 Unipolar depression (choice 1)Materials
- Topic 4.7 Anorexia nervosaMaterials
- Topic 4.8 Research methodsMaterials
- Topic 4.9 Practical investigationMaterials
- Topic 4.10 Research methods of psychological skillsMaterials
- Topic 4.11 Key questions in societyMaterials
- Topic 4.12 Issues and debatesMaterials
Past papers and exam practice
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