AQA-A PSYA1 Scheme of work

AQA Specification A

Module PSYA1

Scheme of Work

VERSION 1 AS PSYCHOLOGY: PSYA1: COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY RESEARCH METHODS INTEGRATED UNIT CONTENT: 27 Lessons (18 memory, 9 research methods) New Specification

Topic Lesson Topic Number Number

1

2

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5

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Models of Memory Introduction The Multi-Store Model of memory Capacity RM: Choosing a research method Duration RM: Aims & hypotheses Encoding RM: Variables Strengths & Weaknesses of the Multi-Store Model The Working Memory Model RM: Experimental design Strengths & Weaknesses of the Working Memory Model RM: Graphs Summary/Review Exam technique - Short Answer Questions Memory in Everyday Life

No. of Lessons 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

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AQA Specification A

3

1 2 3/4 5

4

6 1/2 3 4 5 6

J.Greenberg

Module PSYA1

Introduction Eyewitness Testimony RM: Sampling Factors Affecting the accuracy of EWT including anxiety and age RM: Measures of central tendency Measures of dispersion Misleading information & the use of the cognitive interview Strategies for memory improvement RM: Surveys & interviews RM: Qualitative analysis Summary/Review Exam Technique – long answer questions Test Total Lessons

Scheme of Work 1 1 1 2 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 27

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Module PSYA1

Scheme of Work

VERSION 1 AS PSYCHOLOGY: PSYA1: DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY RESEARCH METHODS INTEGRATED UNIT CONTENT: 27 Lessons (18 Attachments, 9 research methods) New Specification

Topic Number

5

6

Lesson Topic Number

1/2 3/4 5 6 7 8 1/2 3 4/5 6 7 8

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Attachment Introduction Explanations of Attachment – Learning Theory & Evolutionary Theory Types of Attachment – secure & insecure attachment RM: Observational methods RM: Reliability & Validity RM: Exam technique Cultural variations in attachment Disruption to attachment RM: Case Study RM: BPS Code of Ethics Ethical issues Summary/Review Exam Skills – short answer questions RM: Exam Skills Test Attachment in everyday life

No. of Lessons

1 2 2 1 1 1 2 2 1 2 1 1 1

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7 8

1/2 3 1/2 3 4 5

Module PSYA1

Introduction Impact of day care on social development RM: Correlational method Implications of research for child care practices Summary/Review Exam Skills – long answer questions, and timing RM: Summary/review Test

1 2 1 2 1

Total lessons

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Scheme of Work

1 1 27

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Module PSYA1

Scheme of Work

VERSION 2 AS PSYCHOLOGY: UNIT 1 : COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY UNIT CONTENTS : 18 Lessons New Specification Topic Topic Number

1

2

3

4 5

Models of Memory Introduction The Multi-Store Model of memory Encoding Capacity Duration Strengths & Weaknesses of the Multi-Store Model The Working Memory Model Strengths & Weaknesses of the Working Memory Model Summary/Review Memory in Everyday Life Introduction Eyewitness Testimony Factors Affecting the accuracy of EWT including anxiety and age Misleading information & the use of the cognitive interview Strategies for memory improvement Summary/Review Test Total Lessons

J.Greenberg

No. of Lessons 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 18

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AQA Specification A

Module PSYA1

Scheme of Work

VERSION 2 AS PSYCHOLOGY: UNIT 1 : DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY UNIT CONTENTS : 18 Lessons New Specification Topic Topic Number

1 2 3 4

5 6

No. of Lessons

Attachment Introduction Explanations of Attachment – Learning Theory & Evolutionary Theory Types of Attachment – secure & insecure attachment Cultural variations in attachment Disruption to attachment Summary/Review Test Attachment in everyday life Introduction Impact of day care on social development Implications of research for child care practices Summary/Review Test Total lessons

1 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 2 2 1 1 18

VERSION 2

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Topic Topic Number

Module PSYA1 AS PSYCHOLOGY: UNIT 1 : RESEARCH METHODS UNIT CONTENTS : 18 Lessons New Specification No. of Lessons

Methods , Techniques & Design Experimental method & design, including aims, hypotheses, operationalisation of variables, pilot studies, control of variables. Correlational analysis Observation techniques including design Self-Report techniques, including interview & questionnaires including design Case Studies Reliability & Validity BPS Code of Ethics Ethical issues Selection of participants & sampling techniques Demand characteristics & investigator effects Data Analysis & presentation Graphs, scattergrams & tables Analysis & interpretation of quantitative data Analysis & interpretation of correlational data Presentation of qualitative data Processes involved in content analysis Test Total lessons

J.Greenberg

Scheme of Work

3 1 1 2 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 18

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