AS Psychology AQA PSYA1/2 Revision Thread 2015!

Thanks!!
Could you elaborate for me I've got no notes on this! Just remember my teacher mentioning it

No problem! Good luck on your exams

PSYA2 question
when the question says:

outline and evaluate research into stress related illnesses how do you know whether to talk about cardiovascular and psychiatric disorders or other research such as the Glaser and Cohen?

Yes of course, it's freuds psychosexual development, which is part of his psychodynamic approach. According to the theory, whilst a child is developing they go through a series of stages where the id seeks gratification through different erogenous zones. If a child is over or under gratified at one of these stages, it is possible for them to become fixated at this stage and this will have an impact later in adult life.
1. The oral stage: pleasure is gained from eating and sucking. Weaning is the most important development achievement. Fixation at this stage may cause smoking addictions or eating disorders later in life.
2. The anal stage: pleasure is gained from controlling bowel movements and bladder control. Becoming 'potty-trained' and using the toilet are key developmental achievements. Fixation at this stage may cause OCD, anxiety or cleanliness problems.
3. At this stage a child becomes aware of its gender. Gratification comes from stimulation of the genitals. Development at this stage is different between boys and girls. Oedipus complex occurs for boys which is where all boys are in love with there mum and hate their dad and are jealous of him. Electra complex/penis envy occurs for girls, girls have penis envy.
I don't think you need to know these last 2 but I'll tell you anyway.
4. Latency stage: the focus is on social development rather than psychosexual. It is sometimes regarded as the calm before the storm of adolescence.
5. Genital stage: if conflicts earlier in development have been satisfactorily resolved; the greatest pleasure at this stage comes from mature relationships.
I hope this helps☺️

we haven't been taught this? I only briefly know about the ID, EGO and SUPEREGO and how Freud linked it to the iceberg?

we haven't been taught this? I only briefly know about the ID, EGO and SUPEREGO and how Freud linked it to the iceberg?

can someone give me research into life changes and the evaluation?
i only have research for daily hassles

Has anyone got any good predictions for what will come up for PSYA2? Loopa tweeted that he is going to change his predictions and I was wondering if anyone's teacher made a prediction? Mine actually predicted PSYA1 really accurately but I don't think he has said anything about unit 2 yet...

Can someone give me a full mark answer (don't know if it's 6 or 8) of this:

outline the the body's response to stress?

Thank youuuu

Acute Stress: (SAM)
- the hypothalamus activates the SNS
- the SNS travels to the adrenal medulla
- this releases adrenaline and noradrenaline stimulating the fight or flight response
Effects: diluted pupils, increase heart beat and blood pressure and impaired digestion, if constant could lead to heart attack or heart disease

Chronic Stress: (PAS)
- the hypothalamus releases CRF
- this travels to the pituitary glands which releases ACTH
- this travels to the adrenal cortex and adrenal glands which releases cortisol
Effects: sudden burst of energy, lowered sensitivity to pain, impaired cognitive performance and lowered immune system, if constant it can lead to a weak immune system and cancer

Easy bulletpoints

If I get an outline and evaluate question am I only allowed to give strengths for the evaluation if I cant remember any weaknesses?