AQA A2 Psychology PSYA3/PSYA4 Revision Thread 2015

Yeh I'm doing the same as you for PSYA4. For PSYa3, I'm doing Relationship, Agression and Gender. Wbu?

Looking at examiner's comments for past papers is always really useful for this kind of thing. If they mention that a question was generally poorly answered they are likely to ask that question again to determine whether teaching has improved since last year.

Anyone studying aggression for PSYA3 -
on the neural and hormonal influences essay, does serotonin count for neural or hormonal?

Because different text books say different things and I can't find anything about it on the examiners comments..
I've used it as neural as it is a neurotransmitter but some textbooks use it as a hormone

Anyone studying aggression for PSYA3 -
on the neural and hormonal influences essay, does serotonin count for neural or hormonal?

Because different text books say different things and I can't find anything about it on the examiners comments..
I've used it as neural as it is a neurotransmitter but some textbooks use it as a hormone

serotonin noun Biochemistry
a compound present in blood platelets and serum, which constricts the blood vessels and acts as a neurotransmitter.

Just a quick look up of serotonin on google and found that. I think neurotransmitter should be the right answer, but don't quote me.

serotonin counts for neural i also used amgdala and for hormonal i used testosterone and cortisol.

This is just my own personal way of working, but I tend to type up my notes, then write out key studies, very key points etc on flashcards, and also right out basic evaluate points on mindmaps to put around my room.

The more times you have to read over and manipulate the same information into different formats the better, as it'll help you remember the details.

I'm thinking about typing up notes and also flash cards, but it'll take up a lot of time, and could cause gaps in work. I was thinking of making a topic checklist sort of thing, to make sure that I don't miss anything out.

Revision guides are useful in the sense that they summarise the content that you need to know, and have headings to indicate exactly what you are reading about. These headings will act as a checklist.

Alternatively, you could consider the possible essay questions that you are likely to receive, and simply learn in conjunction with these exam questions. There are only a restricted number of questions that can be asked for each topic, so making sure you have the details to answer each of these sufficiently will assure you that you have got all the notes you need.

Revision guides are useful in the sense that they summarise the content that you need to know, and have headings to indicate exactly what you are reading about. These headings will act as a checklist.

Alternatively, you could consider the possible essay questions that you are likely to receive, and simply learn in conjunction with these exam questions. There are only a restricted number of questions that can be asked for each topic, so making sure you have the details to answer each of these sufficiently will assure you that you have got all the notes you need.

I know you did very well, but what do you think of saj devish's notes(loopa ones). Do you think learning them is good enough for at least an A, if not A*. Not including Research methods which are learnt properly and practised...

I don't know whether to make my own essays or just learn his.

Are you doing anything in addition to this?

Just wondering

I know you did very well, but what do you think of saj devish's notes(loopa ones). Do you think learning them is good enough for at least an A, if not A*. Not including Research methods which are learnt properly and practised...

I don't know whether to make my own essays or just learn his.

Hey Knight,

Saj here (from loopa).

Just to clarify I never suggest students simply learn my essays and replicate them exactly - they are meant to be a guide and source material for people to make their own essays. My ebooks are meant to be an easier way for students to source theory (A01) and evaluation points (A02/A03) + issues debates and approaches. They are not meant to be copied word for word (although yes many students did do this in June 2014 and achieved well without AQA causing a fuss)

When the exams get near there will be many who will just copy my essays word for word due to lack of time and preparation - that's risky when you may have loads of other students doing the exact same thing:

Therefore I always say its best to reword my essays into your own words and use them as a guide so you know what A* essays look like and can then create your own.

When you create your own you also process them deeper into your memory too and recalling them becomes easier this way too.

Hope this helps,

Saj

Atm I've been making flash cards, and I'm contemplating whether to type up notes too, but I'm not sure if its worth it. I need to start practising essays asap

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Yeah I knew you were Saj lol.

Thanks buddy, I am using your ebook mixed reworded with my own notes to try and get the best of it. Thanks very much for clarifying this issue though.

Good luck on the new 2015 spec(if it's already released yet).