Psychology for AS Level Workbook
Published on 12. September 2002
Book
Paperback/Softback
216 pages
978-1-84169-332-3 (ISBN)
Description
The Psychology for AS Level Workbook includes structured worksheets for students to fill in as they progress through their AS psychology course. The resulting notes are aimed to provide a useful resource bank for revision purposes. In addition to outlining a structure for note-taking, the workbook also gives supported guidance on everything students need to know in order to do well in exams. The content is directly relevant to the AQA Specification A and can be used in conjunction with any AS psychology textbook. To integrate with the rest of the learning materials in the Psychology Press A-Level programme, cross-references are provided throughout to the appropriate pages in Eysenck's Psychology for AS Level, 2nd Edition, and the revised version of Brody and Dwyer's Revise Psychology for AS Level. The Resources for Teaching AS and A2 Level Psychology: Complete Teacher and Student Materials CD-Rom can also support and enhance the workbook with supplementary features and a full set of model answers to the structured worksheets.
The Psychology for AS Level Workbook includes the following features:
* Learning objectives that condense the vast amount of syllabus content into focused and manageable chunks for each topic
* Structured worksheets that map on to each of the learning objectives and consist of cues for note-taking, opportunities to fill in the blanks, and example exam questions
* A key study template in APFCC format (Aims, Procedure, Findings, Conclusions, Criticisms) that enables students to complete a set of notes on each of the specified key research areas.
* Revision summaries that provide the full range of possible AO1 exam questions, along with guidance on how to answer them
* Example 18-mark essay questions including model answers for each of the critical issues
* Essay plans that cover the range of possible essay questions, including abbreviated answers for students to expand
* Crib sheets that form a condensed version of each topic, to aid revision and prepare students for any exam question.
This workbook will be invaluable for all students tackling AS Psychology. It enables them to navigate through the wealth of material linked to the subject, and encourages active learning to promote enjoyment of study.
The Psychology for AS Level Workbook includes the following features:
* Learning objectives that condense the vast amount of syllabus content into focused and manageable chunks for each topic
* Structured worksheets that map on to each of the learning objectives and consist of cues for note-taking, opportunities to fill in the blanks, and example exam questions
* A key study template in APFCC format (Aims, Procedure, Findings, Conclusions, Criticisms) that enables students to complete a set of notes on each of the specified key research areas.
* Revision summaries that provide the full range of possible AO1 exam questions, along with guidance on how to answer them
* Example 18-mark essay questions including model answers for each of the critical issues
* Essay plans that cover the range of possible essay questions, including abbreviated answers for students to expand
* Crib sheets that form a condensed version of each topic, to aid revision and prepare students for any exam question.
This workbook will be invaluable for all students tackling AS Psychology. It enables them to navigate through the wealth of material linked to the subject, and encourages active learning to promote enjoyment of study.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Hove
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Weight
572 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-84169-332-3 (9781841693323)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Content
Part 1. Basics. Introduction. What is Psychology? Examination Skills. Step-by-step Guide to Answering Exam Questions. APFCC Template. Part 2. Human Memory. Human Memory Learning Objectives. STM and LTM. Models of Memory. Forgetting. Emotional Factors in Forgetting. Reconstructive Memory. Eyewitness Testimony. Memory for Faces. Human Memory APFCCs. Human Memory Revision AO1. Example Essay Question on Eyewitness Testimony. Human Memory Essay Plans. Human Memory Crib Sheets. Part 3. Attachments in Development. Attachments in Development Learning Objectives. Attachments in Development. Stages in the Development of Attachment. Individual Differences in Attachment. Cross-cultural Variation in Attachment Types. Explanations of Attachment. Separation, Deprivaton, and Privation. Day Care. Improving Day Care. Attachments in Development APFCCs. Attachments in Development Revision AO1. Example Essay Question on Day Care. Attachments in Development Essay Plans. Attachments in Development Crib Sheets. Part 4. Stress. Stress Learning Objectives. The Body's Response to Stressors. The General Adaptation Syndrome. Stress and Physical Illness. Sources of Stress. Individual Differences and Stress. Stress Management. The Role of Control. Stress APFCCs. Stress Revision AO1. Example Essay Question on Stress Management. Stress Essay Plans. Stress Crib Sheets. Part 5. Abnormality. Abnormality Learning Objectives. Defining Psychological Abnormality. Models of Abnormality. Eating Disorders. Explanations of Eating Disorders. Abnormality APFCCs. Abnormality Revision AO1. Example Essay Question on Eating Disorders. Abnormality Essay Plans. Abnormality Crib Sheets. Part 6. Social Influence. Social Influence Learning Objectives. Majority Influence. Minority Influence. Obedience. Methodological Criticisms of Milgram's Research. Resistance to Obedience. Ethical Guidelines and Issues. Ethical Debate. Social Influence APFCCs. Social Influence Revision AO1. Example Essay Question on Ethics. Social Influence Essay Plans. Social Influence Crib Sheets. Part 7. Research Methods. Research Methods Learning Objectives. Research Methods. Aims and Hypotheses. Variables. Experimental Research Designs. Non-experimental Research Designs. Factors Associated with Research Design. Reliability and Validity. Sampling. Qualitative Analysis of Data. Quantitative Analysis of Data. Graphs and Charts. Research Methods Revision. Research Methods Crib Sheets. Appendix 1: How to Impress the Examiner on AO2. Appendix 2: Findings/Conclusions.