DATE SET: W.C. 22.9.14

• • • p6 (variables) in R.M pack p8-10 in R.M pack (non-experimental methods) p22-24 (aim, hypotheses) in R.M pack

DATE SET: W.-+C. 29.9.14

• • • p11, 13-17 and 21in R.M packs (sampling, ethics & pilot studies) Complete individual homework task Complete tasks 3, 5,6 & 8 in memory booklet (p5-8)

(you will be given the booklet in our first lesson on memory)

• • • • DATE SET: W.C. 6.10.14

P18&19 in R.M pack (reliability and validity) Flashcards on ‘research methods’ topics covered so far Go to psych website and complete the test on capacity – don’t forget to record your results on the site once you have done this!

Go to working memory model (WMM) section

(AS unit 1 – memory – WMM)

and watch the powerpoint presentation and make notes.

DATE SET: W.C. 13.10.14

• • • • Flashcards on MSM Individual homework (focus to be on MSM & Research methods) Complete 1 st task on page 3 in WMM booklet ( http://prezi.com/gu3sma1t3l37/?utm_campaign= share&utm_medium=copy ) Be ready to submit induction portfolio

• • • • DATE SET: WEEK BEGINNING - 20.10.14 FOR OVER HALF TERM – DUE IN DOUBLE LESSON Complete pages 13-15 in the EWT booklet Complete Assessment 10 (pg 13 in MSM booklets) Outline and evaluate the MSM (12 marks) Prepare for timed class assessment on MSM after half term Flashcards

• • • • WEEK SET: 3/11/14 – HOMEWORK & READING WEEK WORK Complete assessment 2 on the WMM (sheet given in lesson) Complete essay on misleading information (ass 18) Complete memory improvement strategies section of pack as revision (p8-11) Go onto psych205 and read up on the two explanations of attachment (learning theory and evolutionary theory) as well as looking in your textbook. Then write a summary outlining each theory using the website and textbook to help you (do not directly copy!) – in the exam an outline of each would be worth between 5&6 marks

WEEK SET 17.11.14

• • • • Complete pages 43-47 in RM pack on designing interviews and questionnaires.

In the ‘Explanations of attachment’ pack, complete assessment 7 (pg12-13) In the ‘Types of attachment and Cultural variations’ pack, complete assessments 9&10 (pgs3&4) Go to psych205.com and read the disruption to attachment page & watch the clips.

WEEK SET: 24.11.14

• • • • Complete pg’s 31-38 in RM packs Complete pg’s 5-7 and p9 in ‘Types of attachment & Cultural variations’ pack Complete pg’s 1-3 (not evaluation) and pg’s 5-6 in the ‘impact of day care’ pack Prepare for timed assessment on attachment (theories, types of attachment and cultural variations in attachment)

WEEK SET: 1.12.14

• • • Complete pages 52- 53 and 55-58 on ‘Correlational analysis’ and ‘Interpreting qualitative data’ in R.M packs.

Go to psych205.com. Under the ‘Attachment’ tab click on ‘How research into attachment and day care has affected child care practices’ –

Read the information on the page and follow the instructions to complete the worksheet.

Make sure your flashcards/revision aids are up to date (remember there is a checklist on the psych website to help you check)

WEEK SET: 8.12.14

• Do A3 poster on impact of day care on peer relationships (description and evaluation points) • Complete pages 50& 51 on ‘Designing observations’ in RM packs.

• Complete the following essay for Assessment 5: Psychologists have studied children who have lived in institutions such as orphanages. Outline and evaluate research into the effects of institutionalisation.

(12 marks)

• At the top of your essay please write down one way you have improved on your evaluation.

Revision (including flashcards etc) of Unit 1 in preparation for revision lessons next week.

WEEK SET: 15.12.14 (XMAS H/W) • • Prepare for Unit 1 Mock Exam.

Go to psych205.com – click on Unit 2 – Psychopathology ‘Definitions of abnormality’ Read page, watch clips and complete the worksheet in preparation for the first lesson back after Christmas

• WEEK SET: 5.1.15

Prepare for mock exam next week.

WEEK SET: 12.1.15

• • Go to psych205.com - Unit 2, Psychopathology, Biological therapies – Read the information and watch the video clips.

Complete TASKS 1-3 in Biological therapies pack

WEEK SET: 19.1.15

• • Complete assessment 13 & 14 in pack 3 (Biological therapies) Complete pages 1-5 on the Psychodynamic approach in pack 4 (Psychological explanations of psychopathology).

WEEK SET 26.1.15

• • • Go to psych205.com; Unit 2, Psychopathology, Psychological therapies - watch the clips, read the information and complete the activities.

Complete tasks: 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10 & 11 in psychological therapies pack (pack 5) Flashcards/mind maps on the psychopathology topic so far.

WEEK SET: 2.2.15

WEEK DUE: 9.2.15

• • Prepare for 12 mark timed essay on one of the approaches to psychopathology Go to psych205.com and read information on ‘Body’s response to stress’ and complete worksheet 1

WEEK SET: 9.2.15 – FEBRUARY HALF TERM WORK

DUE FOR THE FIRST LESSON BACK.

• • • Complete pack 1 (The Body’s response to stress) using knowledge from previous homework.

Complete pack 4 (Workplace stress) If you have any questions on pack 1 or 4, write them down and bring them to the first lesson back.

WEEK SET: 23.2.15

WEEK DUE: 2.3.15

In the stress management pack (pack 6): • • • Complete pages 5-7. For the evaluation section, use the textbook to help you if you get stuck.

Complete Assessment 26 (pg8) Revision for stress so far

WEEK SET: 2.3.15

WEEK DUE: 9.3.15

• In Social influence pack 2: Complete pages 1-3 (up to ‘Evaluation of Milgram’s research) and task 5 on pages 5&6 • Revision for Unit 2 so far (individual differences & stress)

WEEK SET: 9.3.15

WEEK DUE: 16.3.15

• Answer the following essay question:

‘Outline and evaluate what psychological research has shown about the stressful impact of Life Changes and Daily Hassles.’ (12marks)

• Complete pages 1-3 in social influence pack 4 (explanations for independent behaviour)

WEEK SET: 16.3.15

WEEK DUE: 23.3.15

• • Complete assessment 9 in the ‘explanations for independent behaviour’ pack Pick a topic from unit 2 that you have found difficult. After recapping the topic, complete one other assessment from the pack • Revision for unit 2

WEEK SET 23.3.15

EASTER HOMEWORK • Revision for exams!

Remember if there are any topics you are unsure about, make a list and when you get back either ask me about them or attend a subject extension to get further help.