thread for a2 psych notes?

Fern1997

Hi!

I'm teaching myself A Level Psychology (the new AQA specification) & was wondering if people on here could please share some study notes with me? I need notes for: abnormality; gender; cognition and development; biopsychology; schizophrenia; eating; aggression; memory; conformity.

If anyone could help me out that would be fab! xo

Reply 1

Findlay6

Good luck.
We (teachers) haven't even started teaching Year 2 yet! We teach Year 2 for the first time in September.

It seems you've chosen 5 optional topics instead of 3.

You should have:
Y1 - compulsory
Social Influence (conformity)
Memory
Attachment

Approaches (covered over both years)
Psychopathology
Research Methods (covered over both years)

Y2 - compulsory
Issues and Debates
Biopsychology

One from each row below:
Relationships, Gender or cognition and development
Schizophrenia, Eating behaviour or Stress.
Aggression, forensic Psychology or Addiction

You can follow my psychblr - It's relevant to the new spec. http://iteachpsych.tumblr.com/

Reply 2

Fern1997

Thanks for that, I know the 2nd year of the new spec hasnt been taught yet but I know the subjects have mostly been covered from the previous specification :smile:

Reply 3

Findlay6

Original post by Fern1997

Thanks for that, I know the 2nd year of the new spec hasnt been taught yet but I know the subjects have mostly been covered from the previous specification :smile:

There's a lot of new content. But updated books, don't just rely on old resources.
And decide which optional topics you'll do, or you'll struggle with your exams.

Reply 4

Abbey15

Original post by Findlay6

Ive just finished my A2 and i self taught (not by choice, due to an awful sixform). My biggest issue was structure so spend some time nailing that. I cant really remember my As topics now, but A2 i did relationships, schizophrenia, aggression, media and sleep.

I remember doing stress at As and it was the burden of my year. Relationships is an easy topic as is aggression and schizophrenia is interesting! Have a look through the syllabus and see what you like. I still have my notes but i doubt they would be much help as its the old spec.

Good luck!

Reply 5

Fern1997

Original post by Abbey15

Hi! Thanks for replying. Would it be possible for you to send me over your notes on relationships, schizophrenia & aggression please? Could be quite helpful as I'm trying to get as much info on the topics as possible. X

Reply 6

Fern1997

Original post by Findlay6

There's a lot of new content. But updated books, don't just rely on old resources.
And decide which optional topics you'll do, or you'll struggle with your exams.

Are there any particular books you'd recommend? Or websites for additional help.

Reply 7

fefssdf

Hey,

These are the powerpoints I used to get me through the AQA A2 psychology exams.

The PSYA3 powerpoint includes aggression, cognition and development, and eating behaviour and covers all the essay questions in immense detail.

@Fern1997 @Findlay6

(edited 7 years ago)

PSYA4-SCHIZOPHRENIAppt.pptx683.5KB

PSYA4-MEDIAppt.pptx746.7KB

RESEARCH METHODS PPT.pptx269.7KB

PSYA3 ppt.pptx2591.2KB

Reply 8

fefssdf

Eating Behaviour, Aggression, and cognition/development all on this powerpoint suitable for AQA A2 psychology

EB, Aggression, cognition PSY.pptx2574.3KB

Reply 9

Fern1997

Original post by fefssdf

Thanks so much! I dont suppose you have any for AS? :smile:

Reply 10

fefssdf

Original post by Fern1997

Thanks so much! I dont suppose you have any for AS? :smile:

yh I do have one somewhere - I just need to find it

Reply 11

Findlay6

Original post by Fern1997

Are there any particular books you'd recommend? Or websites for additional help.

The Green Haired Girl/Pink Haired Girl.
CPG revision guide.

Reply 12

charlie2466

Heyy

I just finished psychology a2, I put my notes online here --> http://alevelstudy.weebly.com I know it's the old spec but much of the information is the same. Also I'm studying psychology at uni and am currently reading through my text book so if you need any more information or anything just give me a DM on here, even if it's throughout the year, I'm happy to help :smile:

Reply 13

Fern1997