Lauren's AS

Welcome to the section of the website where Lauren's AS resources are held (powerpoints, handouts etc)

Just follow the links below


PSYA1 - May exam


Revision materials - let me know if you want them printing!


Research Methods
- Qualitative & quantitative data
- Variables
- Aims & Hypotheses
- Experimental methods
- Non experimental methods
- Participants (sampling & experimental design)
- Ethical issues
- Quantitative data analysis
- Qualitative data analysis
- Measures of central tendency & dispersion

Memory
- Multi-store model, including the concepts of encoding, capacity and duration. Strengths and limitations of the model
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The working memory model, including its strengths and limitations

- Factors affecting the accuracy of EWT, including;
- Improving the accuracy of EWT - including the use of the cognitive interview
- Strategies for memory improvement


Attachment
- Explanations of attachment, including learning theory and Bowlby's theory
- Types of attachment: secure, insecure-avoidant and insecure-resistant
- Individual differences in attachment (including the use of "The Strange Situation")

- Cultural variations in attachment
- The effects of disruption of attachment

- Failure to form attachment (privation)
- Effects of institutionalisation

- The impact of day care on social development
- Impact on child care practices


 

PSYA2 - May exam



Individual Differences