AQA Specification A Module PSYA Scheme of Work VERSION AS PSYCHOLOGY: PSYA: COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY RESEARCH METHODS INTEGRATED UNIT CONTENT: 27 (8 memory, 9 research methods) Lesson 2 Models of Memory Introduction The Multi-Store Model of memory 2 Capacity 3 RM: Choosing a research method 4 Duration 5 RM: Aims & hypotheses 6 Encoding 7 RM: Variables 8 Strengths & Weaknesses of the Multi-Store Model The Working Memory Model 2 RM: Experimental design 3 Strengths & Weaknesses of the Working Memory Model 4 RM: Graphs 5 Summary/Review Exam technique - Short Answer Questions Memory in Everyday Life
AQA Specification A Module PSYA Scheme of Work 3 4 Introduction Eyewitness Testimony 2 RM: Sampling 3/4 Factors Affecting the accuracy of EWT including anxiety 2 and age 5 RM: Measures of central tendency Measures of dispersion 6 Misleading information & the use of the cognitive interview /2 Strategies for memory improvement 2 3 RM: Surveys & interviews 4 RM: Qualitative analysis 5 Summary/Review Exam Technique long answer questions 6 Test Total 27
AQA Specification A Module PSYA Scheme of Work VERSION AS PSYCHOLOGY: PSYA: DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY RESEARCH METHODS INTEGRATED UNIT CONTENT: 27 (8 Attachments, 9 research methods) Lesson Attachment Introduction 5 /2 Explanations of Attachment Learning Theory & Evolutionary 2 Theory 3/4 Types of Attachment secure & insecure attachment 2 5 RM: Observational methods 6 RM: Reliability & Validity 7 RM: Exam technique 8 Cultural variations in attachment 2 6 /2 Disruption to attachment 2 3 RM: Case Study 4/5 RM: BPS Code of Ethics 2 Ethical issues 6 Summary/Review Exam Skills short answer questions 7 RM: Exam Skills 8 Test Attachment in everyday life
AQA Specification A Module PSYA Scheme of Work Introduction 7 /2 Impact of day care on social development 2 3 RM: Correlational method 8 /2 Implications of research for child care practices 2 3 Summary/Review Exam Skills long answer questions, and timing 4 RM: Summary/review 5 Test Total lessons 27
AQA Specification A Module PSYA Scheme of Work VERSION 2 AS PSYCHOLOGY: UNIT : COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY UNIT CONTENTS : 8 Models of Memory Introduction The Multi-Store Model of memory Encoding Capacity 2 Duration Strengths & Weaknesses of the Multi-Store Model 2 The Working Memory Model Strengths & Weaknesses of the Working Memory Model Summary/Review Memory in Everyday Life Introduction 3 Eyewitness Testimony Factors Affecting the accuracy of EWT including anxiety and 2 age 4 Misleading information & the use of the cognitive interview 5 Strategies for memory improvement Summary/Review Test Total 8
AQA Specification A Module PSYA Scheme of Work VERSION 2 AS PSYCHOLOGY: UNIT : DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY UNIT CONTENTS : 8 Attachment Introduction Explanations of Attachment Learning Theory & Evolutionary 2 Theory 2 Types of Attachment secure & insecure attachment 2 3 Cultural variations in attachment 2 4 Disruption to attachment 2 Summary/Review Test Attachment in everyday life Introduction 5 Impact of day care on social development 2 6 Implications of research for child care practices 2 Summary/Review Test Total lessons 8 VERSION 2
AQA Specification A Module PSYA Scheme of Work AS PSYCHOLOGY: UNIT : RESEARCH METHODS UNIT CONTENTS : 8 Methods, Techniques & Design Experimental method & design, including aims, hypotheses, 3 operationalisation of variables, pilot studies, control of variables. Correlational analysis Observation techniques including design Self-Report techniques, including interview & questionnaires 2 including design Case Studies Reliability & Validity BPS Code of Ethics Ethical issues 2 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 8