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Hello,
I would like to offer help to anyone doing the Psychology AQA A specification for AS this year.
I am currently studying A2 after recieving an A at AS (196/200 UMS) and before studying psychology at university next year.
Please feel free to post any questions onto this post or message me at any time I would be very happy to try and help anyone that needs it
I would like to offer help to anyone doing the Psychology AQA A specification for AS this year.
I am currently studying A2 after recieving an A at AS (196/200 UMS) and before studying psychology at university next year.
Please feel free to post any questions onto this post or message me at any time I would be very happy to try and help anyone that needs it
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What is AS Level psychology like and how hard is it?
Im doing GCSE Psychology and im finding it easy because its just memorization and regurgitation so is Alevel like that too?
Im doing GCSE Psychology and im finding it easy because its just memorization and regurgitation so is Alevel like that too?
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A lot of it is memorization and regurgitation if I'm honest, yes. The only thing that can be difficult is learning the layout of essays, but at AS the maximum mark essay is 12 and it's pretty easy to learn the structure.
There are a lot of details to learn; names, dates, outlining of approaches and then strengths and weaknesses but as long as you have a good memory it's fine
If you have any more questions about AS psychology, let me know and I'll be happy to answer
There are a lot of details to learn; names, dates, outlining of approaches and then strengths and weaknesses but as long as you have a good memory it's fine
If you have any more questions about AS psychology, let me know and I'll be happy to answer
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(Original post by Stridey_xxxx)
A lot of it is memorization and regurgitation if I'm honest, yes. The only thing that can be difficult is learning the layout of essays, but at AS the maximum mark essay is 12 and it's pretty easy to learn the structure.
There are a lot of details to learn; names, dates, outlining of approaches and then strengths and weaknesses but as long as you have a good memory it's fine
If you have any more questions about AS psychology, let me know and I'll be happy to answer
A lot of it is memorization and regurgitation if I'm honest, yes. The only thing that can be difficult is learning the layout of essays, but at AS the maximum mark essay is 12 and it's pretty easy to learn the structure.
There are a lot of details to learn; names, dates, outlining of approaches and then strengths and weaknesses but as long as you have a good memory it's fine
If you have any more questions about AS psychology, let me know and I'll be happy to answer
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For me, it's just a case of writing them on revision cards and testing myself aswell as copying them out several time, doesn't sound too exciting but it's the best way
At AS, 12 mark questions are mostly in the format of "outline and evaluate ......" And therefore you need todo 6 marks for outline and 6 marks for evaluate.
At AS, the studies used as evidence will mostly come in the evaluate part. For 6 marks you're looking at 2-3 studies plus a couple of pieces of evaluative evidence that isn't research (for example methodology strengths/weakness').
So in response to your question, I would suggest 2-3 depending on how well you elaborate upon them and how quick a writer you are, however don't leave it at that - bring in other points that aren't research
I hope this helps
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At AS, 12 mark questions are mostly in the format of "outline and evaluate ......" And therefore you need todo 6 marks for outline and 6 marks for evaluate.
At AS, the studies used as evidence will mostly come in the evaluate part. For 6 marks you're looking at 2-3 studies plus a couple of pieces of evaluative evidence that isn't research (for example methodology strengths/weakness').
So in response to your question, I would suggest 2-3 depending on how well you elaborate upon them and how quick a writer you are, however don't leave it at that - bring in other points that aren't research
I hope this helps
Catherine
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(Original post by WaywardWriter)
How do you remember all the case studies? And for 12 mark questions how many case studies do you reference? Thanks
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How do you remember all the case studies? And for 12 mark questions how many case studies do you reference? Thanks
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I did this to summarise each study, and found it very effective, like others do.
For 12 mark questions:
These are usually 'describe and evaluate research into ____' questions, so you would get half of the marks for discussing, and the rest for evaluating an approach/research to support or against. Usually two case studies are adequate for this, presuming you can evaluate them respectively.
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(Original post by Stridey_xxxx)
There are a lot of details to learn; names, dates,
There are a lot of details to learn; names, dates,
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(Original post by KillerzZ)
How to write a good essay? What layout should it be?
How to write a good essay? What layout should it be?
The basic format for a twelve mark question (used as an example) is as followed:
For example: "Describe how research into Minority Influence has helped psychologists to understand social change".12 marks.
-Stage one: Introduction / Abstract
Start by introducing what minority influence is. This should be a few lines at maximum, e.g. 'Minority Influence refers to how a form of internalisation takes place, where a majority may take on the views of a consistent minority as their own'.
- Stage two: Evidence
This should take up a lot of the essay. Give examples of how historic events, such as the Black and White segregation/gay rights protests, have allowed us to evolve into a state where the majority view is more acceptable. Also include laboratory studies showing a similar effect, such as Moscovici (1969), and literate what they did and found.
- Stage three: Evaluation
You may evaluate studies immediately after writing about them, or leave it until later where you can evaluate multiple studies at one, e.g. 'both the studies mentioned used a laboratory setting, and as such results were artificial and cannot be fully generalised to a wider population'. The more studies that you include; the more you will be able to evaluate; the more descriptive marks you should gain.
Stage four: conclusion
Optional. Here you can sum up and ultimately answer the original question. 'In conclusion, research into historical and scientific recreations agree that minority influence can be affected by factors such as consistency, prestige, and ethics'.
This layout would be the same for most essays.
Describe- Literate- Evaluate- Conclude.
The above context is from what I can recall from AS, I even remember the date of the Moscovici study!
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(Original post by Stridey_xxxx)
Hello,
I would like to offer help to anyone doing the Psychology AQA A specification for AS this year.
I am currently studying A2 after recieving an A at AS (196/200 UMS) and before studying psychology at university next year.
Please feel free to post any questions onto this post or message me at any time I would be very happy to try and help anyone that needs it
Hello,
I would like to offer help to anyone doing the Psychology AQA A specification for AS this year.
I am currently studying A2 after recieving an A at AS (196/200 UMS) and before studying psychology at university next year.
Please feel free to post any questions onto this post or message me at any time I would be very happy to try and help anyone that needs it
thanks
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(Original post by Davalla)
A good essay really depends on its contents. You may already be familiar with evaluation techniques and things such as Point-Evidence-Explanation (always backing what you have said with evidence), so these will be helpful.
The basic format for a twelve mark question (used as an example) is as followed:
For example: "Describe how research into Minority Influence has helped psychologists to understand social change".12 marks.
-Stage one: Introduction / Abstract
Start by introducing what minority influence is. This should be a few lines at maximum, e.g. 'Minority Influence refers to how a form of internalisation takes place, where a majority may take on the views of a consistent minority as their own'.
- Stage two: Evidence
This should take up a lot of the essay. Give examples of how historic events, such as the Black and White segregation/gay rights protests, have allowed us to evolve into a state where the majority view is more acceptable. Also include laboratory studies showing a similar effect, such as Moscovici (1969), and literate what they did and found.
- Stage three: Evaluation
You may evaluate studies immediately after writing about them, or leave it until later where you can evaluate multiple studies at one, e.g. 'both the studies mentioned used a laboratory setting, and as such results were artificial and cannot be fully generalised to a wider population'. The more studies that you include; the more you will be able to evaluate; the more descriptive marks you should gain.
Stage four: conclusion
Optional. Here you can sum up and ultimately answer the original question. 'In conclusion, research into historical and scientific recreations agree that minority influence can be affected by factors such as consistency, prestige, and ethics'.
This layout would be the same for most essays.
Describe- Literate- Evaluate- Conclude.
The above context is from what I can recall from AS, I even remember the date of the Moscovici study!
A good essay really depends on its contents. You may already be familiar with evaluation techniques and things such as Point-Evidence-Explanation (always backing what you have said with evidence), so these will be helpful.
The basic format for a twelve mark question (used as an example) is as followed:
For example: "Describe how research into Minority Influence has helped psychologists to understand social change".12 marks.
-Stage one: Introduction / Abstract
Start by introducing what minority influence is. This should be a few lines at maximum, e.g. 'Minority Influence refers to how a form of internalisation takes place, where a majority may take on the views of a consistent minority as their own'.
- Stage two: Evidence
This should take up a lot of the essay. Give examples of how historic events, such as the Black and White segregation/gay rights protests, have allowed us to evolve into a state where the majority view is more acceptable. Also include laboratory studies showing a similar effect, such as Moscovici (1969), and literate what they did and found.
- Stage three: Evaluation
You may evaluate studies immediately after writing about them, or leave it until later where you can evaluate multiple studies at one, e.g. 'both the studies mentioned used a laboratory setting, and as such results were artificial and cannot be fully generalised to a wider population'. The more studies that you include; the more you will be able to evaluate; the more descriptive marks you should gain.
Stage four: conclusion
Optional. Here you can sum up and ultimately answer the original question. 'In conclusion, research into historical and scientific recreations agree that minority influence can be affected by factors such as consistency, prestige, and ethics'.
This layout would be the same for most essays.
Describe- Literate- Evaluate- Conclude.
The above context is from what I can recall from AS, I even remember the date of the Moscovici study!
Thanks a lot, any revision tips though, as I am doing A level privately in one year?
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(Original post by KillerzZ)
Thanks a lot, any revision tips though, as I am doing A level privately in one year?
Thanks a lot, any revision tips though, as I am doing A level privately in one year?
My previous posts in this thread may also be helpful:
http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/show....php?t=2905333
AQA Psychology A AS level
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(Original post by WaywardWriter)
How do you remember all the case studies? And for 12 mark questions how many case studies do you reference? Thanks
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How do you remember all the case studies? And for 12 mark questions how many case studies do you reference? Thanks
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(Original post by KillerzZ)
Thanks a lot, any revision tips though, as I am doing A level privately in one year?
Thanks a lot, any revision tips though, as I am doing A level privately in one year?
- Get a list of the possible questions I could be asked (or similar). Use past papers to find these.
- Write down the question and answer it using my notes.
- Repeat if needed (if it's a long question).
- When you feel ready, try to answer the question without your notes.
- Again, repeat as needed.
Do this throughout the year for every question and you're pretty much guaranteed an A!
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(Original post by L A R A)
Have you got any revision tips? and how much did you revised a week for psychology?
thanks
Have you got any revision tips? and how much did you revised a week for psychology?
thanks
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I'm doing Psychology (AQA A) at the moment, does anybody have any tips for revision methods? I have mock exams in a couple of weeks which will be based on social psychology & abnormality and I'm getting really worried that I won't be able to cover everything.
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I feel like the original poster has had their thread taken over; so we should give them time to regain control! 
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(Original post by CBftw)
I'm doing Psychology (AQA A) at the moment, does anybody have any tips for revision methods? I have mock exams in a couple of weeks which will be based on social psychology & abnormality and I'm getting really worried that I won't be able to cover everything.
I'm doing Psychology (AQA A) at the moment, does anybody have any tips for revision methods? I have mock exams in a couple of weeks which will be based on social psychology & abnormality and I'm getting really worried that I won't be able to cover everything.
- Get a list of the possible questions I could be asked (or similar). Use past papers to find these.
- Write down the question and answer it using my notes.
- Repeat if needed (if it's a long question).
- When you feel ready, try to answer the question without your notes.
- Again, repeat as needed.
Do this throughout the year for every question and you're pretty much guaranteed an A!
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(Original post by Stridey_xxxx)
Hello,
I would like to offer help to anyone doing the Psychology AQA A specification for AS this year.
I am currently studying A2 after recieving an A at AS (196/200 UMS) and before studying psychology at university next year.
Please feel free to post any questions onto this post or message me at any time I would be very happy to try and help anyone that needs it
Hello,
I would like to offer help to anyone doing the Psychology AQA A specification for AS this year.
I am currently studying A2 after recieving an A at AS (196/200 UMS) and before studying psychology at university next year.
Please feel free to post any questions onto this post or message me at any time I would be very happy to try and help anyone that needs it
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