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
J.Greenberg
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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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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AQA Specification A
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
J.Greenberg
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
J.Greenberg
Scheme of Work
1
1
27
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AQA Specification A
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
J.Greenberg
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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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