Memory

Processes of Memory

Encoding, Storage & Retrieval

Different Types of Long-Term Memory

Structures of Memory

The Multi-Store Model of Memory

Primacy & Recency Effects in Recall

Memory as an Active Process

The Theory of Reconstructive Memory

Bartlett's War of the Ghosts Study

Factors Affecting the Accuracy of Memory

Perception

Sensation & Perception

The Difference Between Sensation & Perception

Visual Cues & Constancies

Visual Cues & Constancies: Depth Cues

Visual Illusions

Explanations for Visual Illusions

Examples of Visual Illusions

Theories of Perception

Gibson's Direct theory of Perception (nature)

Gregory's Constructivist theory of Perception (nurture)

Factors Affecting Perception

The Effect of Expectation on Perception

The Effect of Culture on Perception

The Effect of Emotion on Perception

The Effect of Motivation on Perception

Development

Early Brain Development

Basic Knowledge of Early Brain Development

Nature & Nurture in Brain Development

Piaget's Stage Theory & the Development of Intelligence

Piaget's Theory

Piaget's Four Stages of Development

Development of Conservation

Reduction of Egocentricity

The Role of Piaget's Theory in Education

The Effects of Learning on Development

Dweck's Mindset Theory of Learning

The Role of Praise & Self-Efficacy Beliefs in Learning

Learning Styles

Willingham's Learning Theory

Research Methods

Hypotheses, Variables & Research Procedures

Formulation of Testable Hypotheses

Types of Variables

Research Procedures

Designing Research Methods

Experiments: Types of Experiment

Experiments: Experimental Design

Questionnaires

Interviews

Case Studies

Observations: Types

Observations: Behavioural Categories & Inter-observer Reliability

Correlations

Sampling, Ethics, Reliability & Validity

Sampling Methods: Target Populations & Samples

Sampling Methods: Techniques

Ethical Considerations

Reliability of Qualitative & Quantitative Methods

Validity of Qualitative & Quantitative Methods

Data Handling: Computation & Descriptive Statistics

Mathematical Content & Computation

Descriptive Statistics: Understanding & Calculating

Data Handling: Types, Interpretation & Display of Data

Types of Data: Quantitative & Qualitiative Data

Types of Data: Primary & Secondary Data

Interpretation and Display of Quantitative Data

Normal Distributions

Social Influence

Conformity

Asch's Study of Conformity

Social & Dispositional Factors in Conformity

Obedience

Milgram's Agency Theory

Milgram's Study of Obedience

Dispositional Factors Affecting Obedience: Adorno's Theory

Prosocial Behaviour

Social Factors in Prosocial Behaviour

Dispositional Factors in Prosocial Behaviour

Piliavin's Subway Study

Crowd & Collective Behaviour

Deindividuation

Social Factors of Crowd & Collective Behaviour

Dispositional Factors of Crowd & Collective Behaviour

Language, Thought & Communication

Language & Thought

The Possible Relationship Between Language & Thought

Piaget's Theory of Language & Thought

The Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis: Thinking Depends on Language

Our View of the World: Culture, Thought & Language

Differences Between Human & Animal Communication

The Functions of Animal Communication

Von Frisch's Bee Study

Properties of Human Communication not Present in Animal Communication

Non-Verbal Communication

Definitions of Verbal Communication & Non-Verbal Communication

Eye Contact

Body Language

Personal Space

Non-Verbal Behaviour

Darwin's Evolutionary Theory of Non-Verbal Behaviour

Evidence that Non-Verbal Behaviour is Innate

Evidence that Non-Verbal Behaviour is Learned

Yuki's Study of Emoticons

Brain & Neuropsychology

Structure & Function of the Nervous System

The Central & the Peripheral Nervous System

The Autonomic Nervous System

The Fight or Flight Response

The James-Lange Theory of Emotion

Neuron Structure & Function

Sensory, Relay & Motor Neurons

Synaptic Transmission

Hebb's Theory of Learning & Neuronal Growth

Structure & Function of the Brain

Brain Structure & Function

Localisation of Function in the Brain

Penfield's Study of the Interpretive Cortex

An Introduction to Neuropsychology

Cognitive Neuroscience

The Use of Scanning Techniques to Identify Brain Functioning

Tulving's 'Gold' Memory Study

The Effects of Neurological Damage

Psychological Problems

Introduction & Effects of Mental Health

An Introduction to Mental Health

How Mental Health Problems Change Over Time

Effects of Mental Health Problems on Individuals

Effects of Mental Health Problems on Society

Depression

Characteristics of Clinical Depression

Diagnosing Unipolar Depression

The Biological Theory of Depression

The Psychological Theory of Depression

Biological Interventions & Therapies of Depression

Psychological Interventions & Therapies of Depression

Wiles' Study of the Effectiveness of CBT

Addiction

Characteristics of Addiction

Diagnosing Addiction

The Biological Theory of Addiction

The Psychological Theory of Addiction

Therapies & Interventions for Addiction: Aversion Therapy

Therapies & Interventions for Addiction: Self-Management Programmes

Study tools

• AQA GCSE Psychology · Past Papers

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• GCSE Psychology · Revision Notes
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• GCSE Psychology · Glossary
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