Psychology for GCSE Level

ISBN-13: 9781138436718 / Angielski / Twarda / 2017

Dwyer, Diana

Opis

Provides coverage of both the AQA and OCR GCSE Psychology specifications. This book also provides a variety of student-friendly features, including: a list of the AQA and/or OCR specification requirements for each topic; an everyday-life case study to introduce each chapter; numerous classroom activities; and, more.

Recenzje

"A comprehensive, accurate, and informative resource for any student studying GCSE-level Psychology, whether they are following the OCR or AQA specification. Each chapter is accessible to any student, and provides ample opportunity for extension if desired. A solid, well composed textbook for any budding psychologist." – Elle Boag, Psychology Teacher, Totton College, UK

Spis treści

1. Preparing for the GCSE Exam. Part 1. Social Psychology 1. 2. Social Influence. 3. Stereotyping, Prejudice and Discrimination. Part 2. Social Psychology 2. 4. Aggression. 5. Non-verbal Communication. Part 3. Biological Psychology. 6. Sex and Gender. 7. Criminal Behaviour. Part 4. Developmental Psychology. 8. Attachment. 9. Cognitive Development. Part 5. Cognitive Psychology. 10. Memory. 11. Perception. Part 6. Individual Differences. 12. Learning and Atypical Behaviour. 13. Development of Personality. 14. The Self. Part 7. Research in Psychology. 15. Research Methods.

O autorze

Diana Dwyer is an experienced teacher of Psychology at many levels including GCSE. She examined GCSE Psychology for 12 years and is very familiar with both the requirements of GCSE specifications and with the skills involved in classroom teaching of Years 10 and 11. She is also active in supporting teachers in her role with the Association for the Teaching of Psychology. Craig Roberts has over ten years of experience teaching GCSE Psychology. He is the Head of Psychology at Totton College, Southampton and is on the Educational Committee for the Association for the Study of Animal Behaviour. He has been a GCSE examiner since 2000 and is a regular attendee at the Association for the Teaching of Psychology annual conference.